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the foundation of both its laws and governance system. The word Shia (or Shīʿa) (/ˈʃiːə/) (Arabic: شيعيّ, romanized: shīʿī, pl. shīʿiyyūn) is derived from

religious and political authority. The Twelvers are also known by other names: Shi'a refers to a group of Muslims who believe that the succession to Muhammad

central place in the Shi'a history, tradition, and theology, and has frequently been recounted in Shi'a literature. For the Shi'a, Husayn's suffering and

group called the Zaidi Wasītīs who are Twelvers. In the context of the Shi'a Muslim belief in spiritual leadership or Imamate, Zaydis believe that the

has a central place in Shi'a history, tradition, and theology, and has frequently been recounted in Shi'a literature. For the Shi'a, Husayn's suffering and

(rāfiḍa) who deserted him, an appellation used by Salafis to refer to Twelver Shi'a to this day. A group of their leaders assembled in his (Zayd's presence)

Shi'ite Islam is a text on the history and thought of Shi'a Islam. Written by Muhammed H. Al-Tabataba'i, with the translation, editing, and introduction

Shi'a Islam in Uzbekistan is a small minority sect, composed almost entirely of ethnic-Iranians. There are only three registered Shi'a mosques in the country

into two major denominations, Sunni and Shi'a. Of the total Muslim population, 87–90% are Sunni and 10–13% are Shi'a. Most Shi'as (between 68% and 80%) live

Associated Press News. 5 February 2025. Sarfaroz Niyozov (March 2010). "Shi'a Ismaili Tradition in Central Asia – Evolution, Continuities and Changes"