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Meaning of Shi'a Islam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈʃiːə ˈɪzlɑːm

Definitions

The second largest denomination of Islam, followed by 200–300 million people, who's adherent's believe that Muhammad appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor prior to his death.

Equivalents

Català xiisme
Deutsch Schiismus
Ελληνικά σιισμός
فارسی تشیع
Français chiisme
ગુજરાતી શિયા
עברית אסלאם שיעי
Italiano sciismo
Македонски шиизам
Nederlands sjiisme
Polski szyizm
Português xiismo
Română șiism
Русский шиизм
Türkçe Şiilik

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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