Shiism

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• They conquered Iran, they formed a new dynasty, and they spread Shiism through Iran and it also spread into southern Iraq.

• In Iran, a central question is whether religious actors can reform the revolutionary Shiism bequeathed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

  Academic text (2008)

• That is not the case with Shiism, which has been decisively shaped by a cult of suffering and martyrdom.

  Academic text (2010)

• Cole continues to present himself as an expert on Shiism and on the Persian, Arabic, and Urdu tongues.

  Blog text (25)

• Both want to defeat al Qaeda (which considers Shiism to be a heresy).

  Academic text (2009)

• By judiciously supporting such efforts, the United States can encourage internal reform that rejects both theocracy and terrorism as inimical to Shiism.

  Academic text (2008)

• Home to Ibadis, as well as Sunnis, small groups of several branches of Shiism, and foreigners from various faith traditions, Oman represents a unique situation of relative interreligious harmony.

  Blog text (22)

• The hostility also stems from another concern: the widespread belief that Iran, Afghanistan's Shiite neighbor to the west, is promoting Shiism and bolstering Hazara leadership as a way to gain cultural influence.

  Blog text (28)

• The concept of Shiism plays a crucial role in understanding the religious landscape of Iran.

• Many scholars study Shiism to explore its unique interpretations of Islamic teachings.

Synonyms

S

Shia

vsShiism

22 4.7

A branch of Islam whose followers believe Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, should have been Muhammad's successor

rejects the first three caliphs' legitimacy as part of that succession claim

S

Shiah Islam

vsShiism

5.8

A branch of Islam that believes leaders should come from Ali's family, common in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon

focuses on Ali's immediate claim and rejects the first three caliphs' legitimacy

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Etymology