Where does “Shiah” come from?
Shiah (English) comes from English Shi'a, from Arabic شِيعَة — Shia; adherence, fellowship.
Shiah (English): Alternative form of Shi'a
Definitions
- Alternative form of Shi'a
Ancestry of “Shiah”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Shi'a | The branch of Islam that believes that Ali... |
| 2 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |
Words derived from “Shiah”