Shi'a Islam
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Shi'a Islam
- /ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm/
- /ˈʃiːə ˈɪslɑːm/
proper noun Shia Islam
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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.
Similar: Shi'ism, Shi'i Islam
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title = {Shi'a Islam},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/shi'a%20islam},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
