Advertisement
Advertisement
Shiism
/ ˈʃiːɪzəm /
noun
- Islam the beliefs and practices of Shiah
Discover More
Example Sentences
Shiite Muslims across the Middle East would see an attack on Iran as a religious war against Shiism.
From Salon
Pro-Iranian militias are said to be encouraging Sunnis to convert to Shiism.
From Washington Times
Pro-Iranian militias are said to be encouraging local Sunni Muslims to convert to Shiism.
From Seattle Times
He represents a school of thought in Shiism opposed to direct rule by clerics, the system in place in Iran, where Khamenei has the final word in all matters.
From Washington Times
The Shiites in the region, from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, would see an attack on Iran as a religious war against Shiism.
From Salon
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse