Imams of the Shiites

1. Ali ibn Abi Talib
2. Hasan ibn Ali
3. Husayn ibn Ali
4. Ali ibn Husayn (Zain al-Abidin)
5. Muhammad ibn Ali (Baqar)
6. Ja’far ibn Muhammad (Sadiq)
7. Musa ibn Ja’far (Kadhim)
8. Ali ibn Musa (Riza)
9. Muhammad ibn Ali (Taqi)
10. Ali ibn Muhammad (Naqi)
11. Hasan ibn Ali (Askari)
12. Muhammad ibn Hasan (al-Mahdi)

Each Imam’s life illustrates a synthesis of divine law and deeply entrenched ethical standards, acted out against a backdrop of sociopolitical challenges, underscoring their enduring relevance.

4. Role of the Imams in Shia Faith

The Imams serve multifarious roles within the Shia community: