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Muslims in world are near 80% sunni and near 20% shia. researchers have counted up to 260 sect for Islam that they all belong to categories Sunni and shia. the main category of Shia is 12 Imami shia and other sects of shia are nearly extincted.
there is at least 300,000,000 shia Muslims in world, but there is no clear stat. shias always have been controlled and killed during history and so usually they hide their beliefs. all 12 Imams of shia have been killed or spent their life in prison by Omayyads and Abbasids.
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Which dynasty made Persia present-day Iran a Shiite state?
The Safavid Empire made Persia into a predominantly Shiite-State by aggressively repressing Sunni Islam.
When was Holy Shiite created?
Holy Shiite was created in 2004.
What is the word 'shiite' when translated from Japanese to English?
"Shiite" = an act done by force
What is an anti-Shiite?
An anti-Shiite is a person who exhibits prejudice or discrimination towards Shiites.
What region in the world is predominantly Shiite Muslim?
Shiite Muslims are located mainly in Iran. There are some Shiite communities in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Turkey and south Lebanon.
Scientists Shiite religion with fixed argument. do you still believe it do you have to prove contradiction Shiite have you found you refer to the www.makaremshirazi.org English sites in Shiite saw?
your question is not clear.
Are most Iraqis Sunni or Shiite?
Iraq is majority Shiite, but has a significant Sunni minority.
Were the Fatimids Shiite Muslims?
Yes. But they were not Twelver Shiites; they were Shiite Muslims of the Ismaili (Sevener) School.
Why do Shiite Muslim do matam?
this kind of ceremony advised and acted by the Imams Themselves as guardinaships and religious leaders of Shiite. in better word , the mourning is permissible from shiite point of view.
Which countries in the Middle East are predominantly Shiite?
Certainly Iran. Iraq and Azerbaijan are also majority Shiite countries. Other countries like Lebanon and Yemen have large Shiite minorities.
What caused the Shiite insurgency in Yemen?
Islamic revolution against the dictator caused the shiite insurgency in Yemen.
Is shah ABBAs sunni or shiite?
shah abbas was from household of Safi Addin Ardabili and they were from suffism and shiite.
