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Shi'ite - Britannica
Member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, distinguished from the majority Sunnis. Early development Early in the history of Islam, the Shites were a political.
http://www.britannica.com/topic/Shiite
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Shi'ites - InfoPlease
Shiites , the second largest branch of Islam, Shiites currently account for 10%-15% of all Muslims.
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/society/shiites.html
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Shi'a Islam Origins, Shi'a Islam History, Shi'a Islam Beliefs
Shia Islam, the second largest branch of Islam, consists of approximately 15 percent of the total Muslim population.
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Shia-Islam
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BBC - Religions - Islam: Sunni and Shi'a
The division between Sunnis and Shi'a is the largest and oldest in the history of Islam. This article compares the similarities and differences between the two.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/subdivisions/sunnishia_1.shtml
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Shia Islam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shia Islam is a branch of Islam which holds that the Islamic prophet Muhammad's proper successor as Caliph was his son-in-law and cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_Islam
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What Are The Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
What are the differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Do Shia and Sunni Islam have different beliefs? Are most Muslims Shia or Sunni?
http://www.compellingtruth.org/Shia-Sunni-Muslim.html
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Shi'a Islam Religion Facts
Shia Islam encompasses most Muslims who are not counted among the Sunni. The division between Sunni and Shia, dates to the death of the prophet Muhammad when his followers were faced with the decision of who would be his successor as the leader of Islam.
http://www.religionfacts.com/shia
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Shia vs. Sunni Islam
There are two main sects of Islam: Sunni and Shi'ite. Sunni Islam is the largest sect, although in some countries it is a minority. Sunnis have their historical roots in the majority group who followed Abu Bakr, an effective leader, as the successor of Muhammad, instead of his cousin and son-in-law Ali. The Sunnis are so named because they believe themselves to follow the sunnah or "custom" of the Prophet. Shi'ites are those Muslims who followed Ali, the closest relative of Muhammad, as Muhammad's successor.
http://www.religionfacts.com/shia-sunni-islam
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Shiaites & Their Beliefs
The aim of this Site is to explain correct Islamic faith so that people belonging to all Muslim sects, and others get an opportunity to correct themselves.
http://www.correctislamicfaith.com/shiaitestheirbeliefs.htm
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Shi'a Beliefs Explained
Shi'a beliefs explained - Al-Islam Featured.
http://www.al-islam.org/feature/shia-beliefs-explained
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History of Shia Islam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sh'a Islam, also known as Shi'ite Islam or Shi'ism, is the second largest branch of Islam after Sunni Islam. Shias adhere to the teachings of Muhammad and the religious guidance of his family (who are referred to as the Ahl al-Bayt) or his descendants known as Shia Imams.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Shia_Islam
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Shiites Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia
Shiites, the second largest branch of Islam, Shiites currently account for 10%-15% of all Muslims.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Shiites.aspx
