Akhbari

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The Akhbaris are a small part of Twelverism. Similar to the Usulis they follow the Qur'an and Hadith but reject the need of a marja such as Khamenei and believe that you only have to follow Ali. They also believe that it is haram to take religious guidance from anybody except Ali.