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Meanings of Shiah Islam in anglès

One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran.

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        Examples for "Shiah"
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        The call to prayer from the minarets was adapted to Shiah taste.
        The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 / (From Charlem...
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        The Shiah, however, gradually evolved ideas that seemed even closer to Christian incarnation.
        A history of god: the 4000-year quest of judaism, christianity, ...
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        He had subjugated Eastern Persia by that time and founded the Shiah religion.
        A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History ...
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        The various branches of the Shiah traced the divine succession differently.
        A history of god: the 4000-year quest of judaism, christianity, ...
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        He might have been a Sûni-but he was a Shiah.
        The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan
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        They said the attack took place in the Shia district of Shaab.
        The Irish Times
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        Four car bombs hit Shia districts of the Iraqi capital yesterday afternoon.
        The Irish Times
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        In southern Iraq, the battle for votes between Shia parties is intensifying.
        BBC
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        They are thought to include Shia who took part in anti-government protests.
        Radio NZ
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        As Shia Muslims, they differed from the main Sunni branch of Islam.
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