How many Imams are there in Shia Islam?

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How many Imams are there in Shia Islam?

In Twelver Shia Islam, there are 12 Imams, with the first being Imam Ali (AS) and the last being Imam Mahdi (AS), who is believed to be in occultation and will appear in the future.

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