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shiites in arabic word means follower or partizan and in islamic terms called shīʿat ʿAlī or follower of Ali Ibn Abi-talab which believe that the prophet chose Ali Ibn Abi-talab as his successor after himself .and for the first time the prophet used this term for follower of Ali Ibn Abi-talab in interpretation ot the following verse in tafsir of Al-Durr al-Manthoor :
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُوْلَئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ
but those who believe and do good deeds are the best of all creatures(AL-BAYYINA:7)
prophet said to Ali Ibn Abi-talab : you and you follower are the best of all creatures.
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What was Iran religon called?
It is Islam (Shiites)
What is A member of the second largest branch of Islam called?
They are called Muslim Shiites or Muslim Shiias
What is group of Muslim wives called?
Married women.
What did the Shiites do?
The Shiites are Muslims, and pray to Allah Almighty.
Do Shiites live in Israel?
No. Israel and Shiites have opposition.
Do shiites stink?
No. Shiites are just as hygenic as anyone else.
Are shiites dirty?
No. Shiites are just as hygenic as anyone else.
The people who reject the early elected caliphs are the?
Shiites
Are there more Sunni's or Shiites in the world percentage?
the Sunnis are the majority and the shiites are the minority.therefore the numbers of Sunnis are more than shiites populations.
Why did the Shiites eagerly support the Safavid rulers?
Safavid rulers were shiites.
What is the percentage of Muslims in the Middle East who are Shiites?
Around 15% of Muslims in the Middle East are Shiites.
What is the ratio of shiites to sunnis?
The global Muslim population is approximately 85-90% Sunni and 10-15% Shia. The exact ratio may vary by region.
