Where does “শিয়া” come from?
শিয়া (Bengali) comes from Arabic شِيعَة — Shia; adherence, fellowship.
শিয়া (Bengali): The branch of Islam that believes that Ali succeeded Muhammad as leader and that places emphasis on Muhammad's family
Definitions
- The branch of Islam that believes that Ali succeeded Muhammad as leader and that places emphasis on Muhammad's family
Ancestry of “শিয়া”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |