'''Seveners''' (Arabic سبعية) are a branch of Ismaili Shi'ism. They became known as "Seveners", because they believe that either Ismail_bin_Jafar or his son Muhammad bin Ismail al-Maktum was the seventh and the last Imam (or hereditary leader of the Muslim community in the direct line of Ali_ibn_Abi_Talib). Sometimes the word "sevener" is used to refer to all Ismailis, though those of Fatimid heritage recognize more than seven Imams. (Note that the number seven plays a general role in the mystical theology of most Ismaili groups.) There are few strict Seveners (those who do not recognize the Fatimids) remaining among Muslims today. {{Islam-stub}} Category:Ismailism