They are also part of the chain of holders of the office of Caliph , as recognized by most MISC@1 , the only period in which the Shia Imamate and the Caliphate were united to any degree , excepting the Caliphate of PERSON@1 himself .

They are also part of the chain of holders of the office of Caliph , as recognized by most MISC@1 , the only period in which the Shia Imamate and the Caliphate were united to any degree .
