List of Shia Muslims

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The following is a list of notable Shia Muslims.

Scientists, mathematicians and academics

Historical political figures

Late Islamic history

Poets

Poets and writers

Professionals

Politicians

Albania

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

India

Iran

Iraq

Kuwait

Lebanon

Pakistan


Advocate Chairman Collages Scholars'

Syria

Yemen

Rulers and military figures

Earlier

Azerbaijan

India

Iran

Iraq

Lebanon

Syria

Yemen

Theologians

Religious figures

Famous Shias

Modern and contemporary philosophers

Entertainment and media personalities

Other

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