Origins of Shia Islam
Origins of Shia Islam المَذْهَبُ الشِّيْعِي dates back to the early days of Islam; therefore, it is the oldest branch of political Islam. More specifically, it emerged during the era of third caliph, Uthman ben Affan. Without his involvement, it flourished and sprang up during the era of fourth caliph, Imam Ali Ben Abi Talib. Apart from other talents, peo…