Shia Islam - Wikipedia Shia Muslims constitute an estimated 10–13% [1] of the world's Muslim population, numbering approximately 200–260 million faithful followers as of 2026 The three principal Shia branches are Twelverism, Isma'ilism, and Zaydism
Shi’i | History Beliefs | Britannica Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the Shiʿah lie in the events which followed the death of the Prophet Muhammad
Shi’a History and Identity | Project on Shi’ism and Global Affairs In this research focus, the Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs looks to explore how the history of Shi’ism has impacted contemporary dynamics across the globe and how the legacy of diverse Shi’a institutions and historical memory contributes to modern debates of identity, institutions, and ideology
The Sunni-Shi’a Muslim Divide: Why It Matters In The Iran War The Middle East’s conflicts are not simply ancient religious feuds They are modern political struggles shaped by history, identity and political interests Here’s what you need to know about Sunni and Shia Islam — and how it impacts Iran and the current situation there
Shia - Al-Islam. org Adherents of Shia Islam are called Shias of Ali, Shias or the Shi'a as a collective or Shi'i or Shi'ite individually Read More
Shia Islam - wikishia Shia Islam is one of the two major sects within Islam Along with monotheism, prophethood, and resurrection, Imamate is a principle held by Shi'a Islam, distinguishing it from Sunni Islam
Shia Central Welcome to Shi'a Central, a dedicated group of researchers that provide detailed responses towards accusations against Twelver Shi'as