Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [religions and religious concepts]
5. religions (belief systems, cultures)
6. Abrahamic religions
7. Islam

Anotations

Scope note:

A sect of Islam that emerged in early Islamic history as a political faction that supported the rule of Ali, son-in-law of Muhammad and fourth caliph of the Muslim community. It This branch of Islam advocates the idea of rule in the Muslim world based on lineage; only descendants of Ali could rule. Adherents to this branch of are often associated with militant Islamic fundamentalism. It is distinguished from the larger Sunni branch.