English Explanatory Dictionary

Shi'a Islam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The second largest denomination of Islam, followed by 200–300 million people, who's adherent's believe that Muhammad appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor prior to his death.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm/ /ˈʃiːə ˈɪslɑːm/ shēə ĭzläm shēə ĭsläm

Word forms

Shi'a Islam Shia Islam

Synonyms

Shi'ism Shi'i Islam

Related words

Shi'a Shi'i Shi'ite
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