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Are the Imams superior to the Prophets?

11 months ago
1 minute

The Status of the Prophets According to the Zaidiya

According to the Zaidiya, the prophets are considered the best of humankind. In the creed text Sharh al-Assas, it is explicitly stated that the prophets are superior to the imams.


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