Rite · Shia

Zayidism

Zayidism (rite ID zayidi) is a rite in Crusader Kings III of Shia. Its core tenets: Struggle and Submission, Fides Indefessa and Legalism. It sets 3 doctrines, among them Shia, Shunned and Pluralist. In 1066, 10 counties follow it. Its first Head of Rite is the holder of Zayidi Imamate. Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/religion/rite_types/00_rite_types.txt.

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Counties in 867

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Counties in 1066

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Counties in 1178

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A true Imam is not infallible, but defined by their struggle against corruption and evil. Zayidis are therefore defined by their belief that Zayd ibn Ali was the rightful successor to the Imamate, due to his rebellion against the Umayyads.

Core tenets

Doctrines of the rite

A rite's doctrine replaces the faith's in the same group.

Muhammad's Succession: Shia
Witchcraft: Shunned
Religious Attitude: Pluralist

Source: game/common/religion/rite_types/00_rite_types.txt (key zayidi), common/religion/faith_types, history/provinces and the English localisation, Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2.