Shiism

/ ˈʃiːɪzəm /

noun

1. Islam the beliefs and practices of Shiah

Example Sentences

Iran belongs to all Iranians; it cannot and must not be reduced to Islam, nor Islam to Shiism or Shiism to Khomeinism.

From The Daily Beast

Alawis are a very unique and distinct Muslim group, which mixes elements of Shiism and Christianity together.

From The Daily Beast

These last matters, however, are rather excrescences than necessary parts of Shiism.

From Project Gutenberg