Shia Muslim

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to the Prophet Muhammad and rejects the first three caliphs: A Shia Muslim is an adherent of Shia Islam, the second-largest branch of Islam. This group holds that leadership of the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad's death rightfully belonged to his cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, and his designated descendants, known as Imams.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The community leader is a devout Shia Muslim.
    • Shia Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein during Ashura.
Advanced Usage
  • "Twelver Shia Muslim": A follower of the largest Shia branch, which believes in a line of twelve divinely appointed Imams.
    • Most Shia Muslims in Iran and Iraq are Twelver Shia Muslims.
  • "Shia Muslim community": Refers to the collective body of Shia adherents in a particular area.
    • The Shia Muslim community gathered at the mosque for the holy day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shia (noun/adjective): Often used as a shorter form for Shia Muslim or as an adjective relating to Shia Islam.
    • He follows the Shia tradition.
  • Shiite (noun): Another common term for a Shia Muslim.
    • The scholar is an expert on Shiite theology.
  • Shiism (noun): The religious doctrines and practices of Shia Islam.
    • The course covers the history of Shiism.
Synonyms
  • Shiite: An adherent of Shia Islam.
  • Shia: A member of the Shia branch of Islam.
Related Phrases
  • Shia Islam: The branch of Islam itself.
    • Shia Islam has its own legal and theological schools.
  • Shia-Sunni relations: Refers to the historical and contemporary dynamics between the two major Islamic branches.
    • The conference aimed to improve Shia-Sunni relations.
Related Concepts
  • Imamate: The Shia doctrine of leadership by the Imams.
    • The concept of the Imamate is central to Shia Muslim belief.
  • Ahl al-Bayt: Refers to the family of the Prophet Muhammad, who are venerated in Shia Islam.
    • Shia Muslims show deep respect for the Ahl al-Bayt.
Noun
  1. a member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs

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