Are they different languages? Parts of speech?
2007-10-30 18:20:52 · 3 answers · asked by AS 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
both are same words. shiite is an english while shia is an arabic word
shia are the largest minority denomination (10-20%) based on the Islamic faith after Sunni Islam. Shias adhere to the teachings of Islamic prophet Muhammad and the religious guidance of his family (who are referred to as the Ahl al-Bayt) or his descendants known as Shi'a Imams, whom they consider to be infallible. Shia's assert the right of Ali ibn Abi Talib (Muhammad's cousin and husband of Fatimah) as successor to Muhammad
2007-10-30 20:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Eccentric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shia is the noun. Shi'ite is the adjective.
2007-10-30 20:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its the same word. one is in english one is in arabic.
2007-10-30 18:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by 412envy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋