Shiism

/ ˈʃiːɪzəm /

noun

1. Islam the beliefs and practices of Shiah

Example Sentences

Shiite Muslims across the Middle East would see an attack on Iran as a religious war against Shiism.

From Salon

Pro-Iranian militias are said to be encouraging Sunnis to convert to Shiism.

From Washington Times

Pro-Iranian militias are said to be encouraging local Sunni Muslims to convert to Shiism.

From Seattle Times

He represents a school of thought in Shiism opposed to direct rule by clerics, the system in place in Iran, where Khamenei has the final word in all matters.

From Washington Times

The Shiites in the region, from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, would see an attack on Iran as a religious war against Shiism.

From Salon