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Shi'a Islam

/ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm/

Shi'a Islam proper noun: 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.

Proper noun

Shi'a Islam

  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.
    Synonyms:
    Shi'ism, Shi'i Islam

Shi'a Islam meaning in Gujarati and Persian

Shi'a Islam in Gujarati

denomination of Islam
શિયા śiyā

Shi'a Islam in Persian

denomination of Islam
تشیع tašayyo'

Synonyms of Shi'a Islam

Forms of Shi'a Islam

alternative formShia Islam

Questions about Shi'a Islam

What does Shi'a Islam mean?
Shi'a Islam means 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.
What is Shi'a Islam in Gujarati?
Shi'a Islam in Gujarati is શિયા (śiyā). See Shi'a Islam meaning in Gujarati.
What part of speech is Shi'a Islam?
Shi'a Islam is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Shi'a Islam?
Shi'a Islam is pronounced /ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm/.

Words near Shi'a Islam in the dictionary

  1. shhing
  2. shhs
  3. shi
  4. shi shi
  5. Shi'a
  6. Shi'a Islam
  7. Shi'a Muslim
  8. Shi'a Muslims
  9. Shi'a-centric
  10. Shi'as
  11. Shi'i

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