শিয়া

Etymology
. Cognate with 🇨🇬.

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Noun

 * 1) root
 * 2) end

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Proper noun

 * 1) The branch of Islam that believes that Ali succeeded Muhammad (PBUH) as leader, and that places emphasis on the Prophet's family.
 * 2) One who follows Shi'a Islam; a Shiite.
 * - Anisuzzaman