The Twelfth Imam was the main sect of Shi'ite Muslims and the school where al-Tusi was educated was mainly a religious establishment. However, while studying in Tus, al-Tusi was taught other topics by his uncle which would have an important influence on his intellectual development.
Ang ikalabindalawa Imam ay ang mga pangunahing pangkat ng Shi'ite muslims at ang paaralan kung saan al-Tusi ay edukado ay pangunahin ng isang relihiyosong gusali. Gayunman, habang ang pag-aaral sa Tus, al-Tusi ay tinuturuan ng ibang paksa sa pamamagitan ng kanyang tiyuhin kung saan ay may isang mahalagang impluwensiya sa kanyang intelektwal na pag-unlad.