Definition of shiism Shiism
Shi•ism
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What does shiism mean?
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| shiism - the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs | ||
| mohammedanism, muhammadanism, islam, islamism, muslimism the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" | ||
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