Shi'a Islam

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm/, /ˈʃiːə ˈɪslɑːm/, enPR: shēə ĭzläm, shēə ĭsläm

Proper noun

Shi'a Islam

  2. 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.
    Synonym: Shi'ism
    Hypernym: Islam
    Hyponyms: Twelverism, Zaydism
    Coordinate terms: Ibadism, Sunni Islam

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