Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

APPOINTED (adjective)
1. fixed or established especially by order or command
2. subject to appointment
SUCCESSOR (noun)
1. a person who follows next in order
2. a person who inherits some title or office

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