Why did Iran become the stronghold of Shia Islam if Shiism holds that being a member of the House of Muhammad is a necessity for politico-religious control?

by Finesse02

I would think that Iranian princes would be more favorable to something like Kharijism, where membership in Muhammad's family or the Quraysh isn't necessary to be a caliph. Why did the Majus of all adopt the most conservative political Islamic ideology?

voyeur324

You may find some of the answers you seek in these previous threads: