Associations to the word «Shiism»

Wiktionary

SHIISM, noun. Alternative form of Shi'ism

Dictionary definition

SHIISM, noun. The branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs.

Wise words

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