2013, Thomas Pierret, Religion and State in SyriaAfter 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 FaithConcurrent with the spread of Sufi convents in Iran, a Shiitisation of Sufi beliefs occurred regarding the theory of sainthood in particular.
