Imamah (Arabic: إمامة‎) is the Shia Islam doctrine (belief) of religious, spiritual and political leadership of the Ummah. The Shia believe that the <answer>Imams</answer> are the true Caliphs or rightful successors of Muhammad, and further that <answer>Imams</answer> are possessed of divine knowledge and authority (Ismah) as well as being part of the Ahl al-Bayt, the family of Muhammad. These <answer>Imams</answer> have the role of providing commentary and interpretation of the Quran as well as guidance to their tariqa followers as is the case of the living <answer>Imams</answer> of the Nizari Ismaili tariqah.
Who do the Shia believe are the true successors of Muhammad?
Imams