English

Noun

Shiitisation ‎(uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of Shiitization
   • 2013, Thomas Pierret, Religion and State in Syria

     After the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the rise of sectarian tensions in the Middle East translated in Syria into rumours of a 'Shiitisation' (tashayyu') of the country.

   • 2008, Oliver Scharbrodt, Islam and the Baha'i Faith

     Concurrent with the spread of Sufi convents in Iran, a Shiitisation of Sufi beliefs occurred regarding the theory of sainthood in particular.