12 Imam
According to the Islamic belief, an Imam is an anointed leader or ruler. This is especially so among the Shi’a sect of Islam. According to Shi’a beliefs, an Imam is thought (though not required), to be a prayer leader or cleric when the word is capitalized. Sunnis also believe an Imam may be a prophet. Shiites believe not all prophets can be an Imam but an Imam can also be a prophet. An Imam is said to be anointed by Allah and a perfect example of leading mankind in every way. The Shiite interpretation is that only Allah can appoint an Imam and no man has the power to do so. Within the Shiite, (which is predominate in Iran), it is prophesied that there is a coming Imam, the 12th Imam, who is the great spiritual savior. This Imam is named Abu al-Qasim Muhammad or also called Muhammad al Mahdi. He is said to have been born the son of the 11th Imam, Hasan Al-Askari and his wife, the granddaughter of an Emperor. There are conflicting statements of her name being either Fatima or Nargis Kha...