View leadership as a hereditary class descending from Mohammad 's lineage through his daughter Fatima .
Believe the true leader of the community is Imam Ali along with his descendants who were appointed by God to be the successor of Mohammad .
View leadership as a hereditary class descending from Mohammad 's lineage through Mohammad 's daughter Fatima .
Believe the true leader of the community is Imam Ali along with his descendants who were appointed by God to be the successor of Mohammad .