The crossword solution for the term SHIA, E.G. is SECT. The term Shia refers to a branch of Islam that is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and his family. It is one of the two major branches of Islam, the other being Sunni. Shia Muslims make up about 10-15% of the world's Muslim population. They are concentrated in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. The term SECT is used to refer to a religious group that has broken away from an established religion or denomination.