Imamate

The term imamate or imamah (, imāmah) means "leadership" and refers to the office of an imam or a Muslim theocratic state ruled by an imam.

==Theology== Imamate in Shia doctrine, the doctrine of the leadership of the Muslim community in Shia Islam. For specific Shia sects, see: Imamate in Twelver doctrine Imamate in Ismaili doctrine Imamate in Nizari doctrine Tayyibi Isma'ilism Imamate in Zaydi doctrine