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Meaning of "shi'ism"

shi'ism (noun): a branch of Islam that considers Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, as the legitimate successor to Muhammad. Shi'ism is practiced by Shi'a Muslims
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  • The religion of Shi'i Muslims.

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Shi'ism is thus historically born and continues to exist.
It also strengthened the roots of Shi'ism.
Shi'ism can never politically succeed ; its political success is its moral failure.
Believing in a savior is not exclusive to Shi'ism.
This gives Shi'ism the character of a religion of protest.
But they certainly did not invent Shi'ism.
During this section Shi'ism divided into several branches.
These two scholars were prominent figures in Shi'ism at the time.
He pivoted to Shi'ism only toward the end of his life.
These trends are divided in turn into different branches, Zaydiism being a branch of Shi'ism.
One of the most misunderstood aspects of Shi'ism is the practice of dissimulation or taqiyyah.
The power structure is dominated by the Alawite minority, which practises a form of Shi'ism.
But Shi'ism would always attract some of those who felt oppressed by the empire.
This claim and belief has been there from the earliest days of Shi'ism.
The shi'ism of Najaf tends to be fatalistic and supportive of Iraqi nationalism.

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Most of Baku population was forcibly converted to Shi'ism thereafter.
World became familiar with Shi'ism through mourning ceremonies of Muharram.
There are twelve Imams recognized by this branch of Shi'ism.
Saudi schools teach pupils that Shi'ism is simply a Jewish heresy.
The ruling elite belonged to the Ismaili branch of Shi'ism.
He declared Twelver Shi'ism as the state religion of Iran.
The Safavid rulers started as a religious movement of adherents of Twelver Shi'ism.
The Iranian Shi'ism seems more tolerant on this point than Sunnite orthodoxy.
Then there is the issue of the Alevis, a religious minority linked to Sufism and Shi'ism.
Some Saudi textbooks depict Shi'ism as more deviant than Christianity or even Judaism.
Muhammed Nakhshab is credited with the first synthesis between Shi'ism and European socialism.
Safavids Shi'ism assigns importance to the issues of ritual purity - tahara.
Believing in Mahdawiyyah is not exclusive to Shi'ism.
The starting point of Shi'ism is defeat: the defeat of Ali and his house ….
There are also Muslims who follow Shi'ism.
During this period, however, Shi'ism never became the official religion of any Muslim state.
Traditionally villages around Baku and Lenkoran region are considered stronghold of Shi'ism.
In fact, Shi'ism propagates the superiority of an Imaam over a Nabi.
King Abdullah also accused Iran of wanting to spread Shi'ism in Sunni countries.
Shi'ism - believes that Ali should be the successor of Muhammad.
Probably, most of Hazarajat was Sunni and converted to Shi'ism during the Safavid era.
Sunni'ism and Shi'ism are the two major branches of Islam.
The atmosphere was well-disposed to the expansion of Shi'ism.
Shi'ism and the Safavids.
Under the guise of Shi'ism.
Shi'ism the Imams.
International course on Shi'ism.
Hujjah, the guard of Shi'ism and Shi'a Beliefs.
Al-Qadir is noted for taking the lead in the Sunni struggle against Isma'ili Shi'ism.
Like his brother, Muhammad espoused and promoted Zaydi Shi'ism and Mu'tazilism, while repressing Sunni opposition.
The Imamate, however, is the essence of Shi'ism.
At the beginning of the 3rd/9th century Shi'ism was able to breathe once again.
Therefore, I am highly avid for obtaining sound information about ' Imamiyah ' Shi'ism.
The Dulaimi Shi'ites were converted to Shi'ism only from the late 18th century.
Another concern for Smyth is about what happens to Shi'ism post-Islamic State.

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