Where does “شیعه” come from?
شیعه (Classical Persian) comes from Arabic شِيعَة — Shia; adherence, fellowship.
Ancestry of “شیعه”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |
شیعه (Classical Persian) comes from Arabic شِيعَة — Shia; adherence, fellowship.
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |