Ismaili Shia
deviantإسماعيلية
Overview
A branch of Shia Islam that follows a different line of Imams from the Twelvers, diverging at the seventh Imam. Known historically for the Fatimid Caliphate. The Aga Khan leads the largest modern Ismaili community (Nizari).
Key Beliefs
- Seven Imams (or continuing line)
- Esoteric interpretation (batin) of scripture
- Living Imam present in every age