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Bookmark or Share- Shia Islam - WikipediaShia or Shīʿa (/ ˈ ʃ iː ə /), Shiism/Shīʿism (/ ˈ ʃ iː ɪ z (ə) m /), and Shiite/Shīʿite (/ ˈ ʃ iː aɪ t /) are the forms used in English and other European languages for adherents, mosques, traditions, and things associated with the Shia branch of Islam. The term Shia was first used during Muhammad's lifetime.
- Shi’i | History & Beliefs | BritannicaShi’i, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shi’ah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis and characterized especially by the belief that the spiritual and political leadership of the Muslim community was designated to pass through the lineage of Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law.
- Islamic world - Sunnis, Shiites, Sects | BritannicaSunnis and Shīʿites. The historicists came to be known as Sunnis and their main opponents as Shīʿites. These labels are somewhat misleading because they imply that only the Sunnis tried to follow the Sunnah of Muhammad. In fact, each group relied on the Sunnah but emphasized different elements.
- A Shi'ite Encyclopedia | Al-Islam.orgDevelopment of History and Hadith Collections. Shi’a-Sunni And Scrutinizing Hadith. Islam of Abu Talib Part 1. Islam of Abu Talib Part 2. Death of Khadija and of Abu Talib (10th Year Of Revelation) Islam of Abu Talib Part 3. Qur’an And The Unbelievers. Surah 58 - The Pleading One (Mujadilah) - Verse 22.
- Twelver Shi’ah | Meaning, History, & Beliefs | BritannicaTwelver Shi’ah, the largest of the three groups of Shi’ah extant today. They believe that, after the death of Muhammad, the lineage of Ali was ordained to take over leadership of the Muslim community. They are unique among the Shi’ah in the belief that the 12th leader of Ali’s lineage continues to live in occultation.
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