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 TwelversShi'ism is the second largest denomination of Islam after Sunnism, and within Shi'ism, Twelvers, or Ithna 'Ashariyyah, form the largest school. Twelvers derive their name from their belief in a succession of 12 divinely ordained leaders—imams—beginning with Ali ibn Abu Talib, the fourth caliph and son-in-law of Muhammad. The last of these 12 imams was Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Hujjah, who disappeared in 873 is thought by believers to be alive, hidden by God. When is he expected to reappear? More...
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i believe the picture you've add here is the painting of the Prophet Muhammad. it doesn't belong to any of the twelve Imams mentioned.
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According to the 'properties' when you click on the picture it says---- Shia_Imam
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The first thing that came in mind of the term was "elevenses". The snack to eat between one of the breakfasts and the lunch ;-)
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Jyrkkä Jätkä wrote:The first thing that came in mind of the term was "elevenses". The snack to eat between one of the breakfasts and the lunch ;-)
Breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, tea, dinner, supper.....I think the Hobbits had it about right.
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Isn't there a Guinness Add (the old Pub mirror type) saying "I always have one at eleven"?
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