Australian English Meaning of shiah

Shia

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Wordnet

shiah (n)

one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran

Webster

shiah (n.)

Same as Shiite.

A member of that branch of the Mohammedans to which the Persians belong. They reject the first three caliphs, and consider Ali as being the first and only rightful successor of Mohammed. They do not acknowledge the Sunna, or body of traditions respecting Mohammed, as any part of the law, and on these accounts are treated as heretics by the Sunnites, or orthodox Mohammedans.

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Shia

one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in IranSame as Shiite., A member of that branch of the Mohammedans to which the Persians belong. They rej

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shia muslim => Shi'a Muslim, shia => shia, shf => SHF, shewn => shown, shewer => sewer,