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The monograph examines the institution of Islamic statehood, which combines the concepts of religious and secular governance. It is close in meaning to the concept of caliphate. In Shi'ism, the imamate has a divine essence and belongs only to the descendants of Ali ibn Abu Talib.

The monograph is addressed to scholars, postgraduates and students of higher education institutions, all those interested in religion, Islam, and all those who are not indifferent to the history of the development of world religions.