An Outline of Islamic Thought in the Quran

C. The Occultation of the Twelfth Imam

Shia beliefs include the concept of occultation (Ghaybah), wherein the Twelfth Imam is believed to be in a state of concealment. This event symbolizes hope and the eventual return of the Imam to restore justice and equity, reinforcing the concept of divine intervention in human affairs.

IV. Key Themes in Shia Theology