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Definition of Shi'a Islam

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Shi'a Islam

Shi'a Islam or Shi`ism (from the Arabic word شيعة, Persian: شیعه) is the second largest school within Islam. Shi'a Muslims adhere to the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his Ahlul Bayt (family). Shi'as believe that the Imam – their preferred title for the political and religious leader of the Muslim community must belong to the direct lineage of Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband (and Muhammad's cousin), Ali ibn Abi Talib (Imam Ali, the fourth caliph). The Imam is regarded as sinless and infallible and appoints his successor (except within the Zaydi sub-group, in which he emerges). The Shi'as reject the first three caliphs in Sunni Islam as usurpers of Ali's Imamate. The theme of lineage and infallibility of the Imam developed within Shi'a Islam, as well as the idea of a hidden Imam who will bring God's judgment in the Last Days. There are several sub-divisions. Some Shi’a, such as the Aga Khan Ismailis recognize a living Imam. For the majority group, the Imam is now "hidden" but will return as the Mahdi. Relations between 'Shi'a and Sunni Muslims have been strained although efforts at reconciliation have also been made. The differences between the two schools can be maximized or minimized, depending on the agenda of the commentator. Shi'a have often lived as minorities and as such have experienced persecution. Since the beginning of the Safavid Dynasty it has been the State religion in Iran, where this status has often led to confusion between religion and the pursuit of Iranian national goals, which have sometimes involved a desire to restore Persia's ancient power and prestige in the region.

<h3>Etymology</h3>

The term Shi'a comes from the Arabic word شيعة Shi'a. The singular/adjective form of this name is Arabic shi`i شيعي.
"Shi'a" is the short form of the historic phrase shi`at `Ali شيعة علي, meaning "the advocates of Ali." Sunni and Shi'a sources trace the term to Muhammad himself. The phrase Shi'a of Ali was historically a title given by Muhammad and later by his descendants in praise of Ali's followers and that of the Ahlul Bayt (house of the Prophet’s family). Rippin (1991) refers to Shi'a as an "alternative vision of Islamic identity" (Rippin 1991, 103-116).

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Make a thesis statement, and the story,of Pompey the great.

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Pompey the Great, born in Rome on 29 September 106 BC, died in Pelusia on 29 September 48 BC, along with Julius Caesar was certainly the most famous warlord and triumvir of his time.

Explanation:

Pompey was defeated in the great civil war with Caesar and executed. He was the son of a very wealthy and influential Roman politician, whom he had always followed in all his many military campaigns and learned much firsthand.
When his father died, he was inherited by his enormous wealth, political influence and very significant military power.
In the year 83 BC with his army of as many as three legions he stepped on the side of Sula when he returned to Italy and set out to conquer Rome. This political and military alliance greatly accelerated his career, as Sula already in 82 BC. became the absolute Roman dictator, and Pompey of course his strongest ally.
Sula ordered his granddaughter Emilia, who was pregnant and married, to divorce immediately so that she could marry Pompey, who also immediately divorced his wife.
Although very young, Pompey had many powers.

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<span>A. to contribute to Britain’s costs for American defense.

B and C are the least logical if you read them out loud, and while the last one MIGHT be true in some cases, the first option would be the best, most correct answer. </span>

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