The proper term is Shiite. It means follower of Ali. It is one of the names that are followers of an offshoot of Islam (are approximately 15% of Muslims). They are also known as Shia or Shi'a. Which the traditional school of Muslim jurisprudence is known already ' made. Shiite or Shiite, is that every Muslim who believes that Ali ibn Abi Tálib was the successor and immediate Caliph of the Prophet Muhammad.
