Shi'a
Meanings
Proper Noun
- The branch of Islam that believes that Ali succeeded Muhammad as leader and that places emphasis on the prophet's family.
Noun
- One who follows Shi'a Islam; a Shiite.
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Origin
- From Arabic شِيعَة.
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