Who are the Shia Imams and how are they appointed?

Who are the Shia Imams and how are they appointed? Short Answer: According to the Shia Muslims, in addition to the headship and caliphate, the Imam has two other important dignities: one is a religious authority free from error which is called Ismah (Infallibility) and the other is the Wilayah (Guardianship). And since it is not possible for the ordinary people to recognize such characteristics in order to assign the caliphate, …
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