Dive deep into the roles, historical significance, cultural impact, and sociopolitical influence of the Shii Ulama in Islamic society.
Delve into understanding Ahl al-Bayt, the revered family of the Prophet Muhammad, embodying special holiness, spiritual power, and esteemed by both Shii and Sunni traditions.
Examine the title 'Sadr,' its historical importance, etymology, cultural nuances, and its role among the ulama. Delve into its transformation from an official title to a hereditary surname in certain Shii families.
Dive into the life and legacy of Sadiq, Jafar ibn Muhammad al-, the sixth Shii Imam, who played a pivotal role in shaping Shia Islam. Learn about the Jafari school, his teachings, and his significance in Islamic history.
Explore the profound influence of al-Baqir Muhammad, the fifth Shia Imam, known for his deep knowledge and establishment of Imami Shii law and doctrine. Learn about his life, contributions, and historical context.
Explore Qom, the pivotal Iranian city at the core of Shia theological studies and political movements. Discover its historic significance, from religious shrines to revolutionary centers.
Explore Harakat al-Mahrumin, the Movement of the Dispossessed, founded by Musa al-Sadr in 1974. Understand its origins, significance, and transformations in Lebanese politics.
Discover the Alawis, a secretive Shii school of thought from northwestern Syria. Learn about their belief in the absolute oneness of God, allegorical interpretations of the Qur'an and Hadith, and their unique cultural practices.
Explore Zaydis, the moderate branch of Shii Islam that diverged in a succession dispute to favor Zayd ibn Ali, maintaining closer ties to Sunni Islam with its unique doctrines and practices.
A comprehensive examination of the life, work, and significance of Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, a pivotal Iraqi political activist and Shii scholar. Delve into his contributions to Islamic thought and the political landscape of Iraq.
Understand Mawlid al-Husayn, the festival celebrating the birth of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad’s grandson and pivotal figure in Shia Islam. Explore its historical significance, cultural practices, and the spiritual devotion of its celebrations.
Delve into the profound history of Islam in Iran, tracing its entry in the 7th century, the dominance of Sunni and Shia Islam, and the ongoing evolution of the country under Islamic influences.
Dive deep into Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Understand its profound significance in Islamic tradition, especially its importance in Shia rituals, and explore the historical and cultural contexts that make this month unique.
Explore the profound influence of Murtaza Mutahhari, an eminent Iranian religious scholar. Learn about his contributions, background, and his utilization of Islamic philosophy in addressing contemporary socio-political issues.
Explore the life and legacy of Nabih Berri, the influential Lebanese Shia political leader and head of AMAL. Understand his role in shaping modern Lebanese politics and his unwavering loyalty to the Syrian regime.
Explore the Rawzah Khani, eloquent narrative accounts recounting Imam Husayn's martyrdom, and the cultural practice of remembrance in Shia Islam. Understand its roots in history and spiritual resonance across the Muslim world.
Dive into the deep and dynamic history of Islam in Afghanistan, from the arrival in the 8th century to the contemporary era. Explore the cultural complexities, historical transformations, and the diverse Islamic practices within the country.
Discover the profound concept of Intizar, its roots in Shia Islam, and how it symbolizes not just waiting but active refusal of injustice and anticipation for societal change. Delve into Ali Shariati's interpretation and its significant impact.
Discover the history, ideology, and impact of the Hizb al-Dawah al-Islamiyyah (Islamic Call Party), a significant Shii activist group formed in Iraq in the late 1950s. Learn about its contributions to contemporary Islamic thought and the legacy of its founding figure, Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr.
Discover Jafari, the Shii school of Islamic legal thought and jurisprudence named after the sixth imam, Jafar al-Sadiq. Understand its sources of law, historical significance, and contemporary status in Islamic jurisprudence.
Dive into the concept of Nass, an explicit statement within the Quran or Hadith forming the foundation of Islamic legal rulings. Discover its special significance in Shiism and its application in modern Muslim discourse.
Dive into the intricate weave of Islamic faith in Iraq, exploring its historical roots, significant religious influences, and the cultural mesh within its Shii and Sunni communities.
Delve into the significance of Ashura in Islamic culture, particularly its powerful role in the commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali’s martyrdom. Understand its varying practices and its profound impact on the socio-political climates in the Muslim world.
Delve into the life of Abd Allah ibn Saba, the mysterious figure attributed with the rise of Shia Islam. Understand his contested origins, political role, and attributed beliefs about Ali's divinity and messianism.
Explore the World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Ashari Muslim Communities, its origins, significance, organizational structure, and the impact it has on Shia Ithna-Ashari communities worldwide.
Delve into the history and evolution of the Khojas, Indian converts to Shia Islam who maintained elements of the Hindu caste system. Learn about their split into Sunni, Twelver Shia, and Nizari Ismaili sects, and their contemporary religious and cultural identity.
Dive deep into the Islamic eschatological concept of the Mahdi — the 'Divinely Guided One' expected to usher in an era of justice and true belief. Understand its roots, evolution, and significance in both Sunni and Shia traditions.
Dive into the legacy of Salman the Persian, an esteemed companion of Prophet Muhammad. Explore his critical contributions to Islamic history, his role in significant battles, and his enduring legacy in Islamic traditions.
Discover the impactful life and vision of Shams al-Din, Muhammad Mahdi, a Lebanese Shi'i leader who balanced political activism and Islamic ethics while serving as Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Islamic Shi'i Council.
Dive into the profound concept of Occultation in Shia Islam, denoting the hidden state of the Twelfth Imam. Learn about its historical background, theological significance, cultural impacts, and much more.
Delve into the concept of Marja al-Taqlid, a critical aspect of Shia Islam. Explore its etymology, history, cultural significance, and prominent figures. Understand how this term has shaped the religious, social, and political landscape of Shia communities around the world.
Dive into the life, contributions, and enduring legacy of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, an eminent Iraqi Shii intellectual and political leader. Understand his significant contributions to Islamic philosophy, economics, and statecraft.
Unveil the historical and cultural significance of the Mullabashi in the Safavid era, an eminent religious figure with significant duties and honor in Shia Islam.
Delve into the life and monumental contributions of Muhammad ibn Yaqub al-Kulayni, one of the most pivotal figures in Shi’i Islam, famously known for his work, Kitab al-Kafi.
Dive into the life and contributions of Sayyid Kazim Rashti, an influential figure in the Shii Shaykhi movement, examining his teachings, historical significance, and the controversy surrounding his legacy.
Delve into the concept of Ghulat, denoted as zealots, within Shia Islam, exploring their beliefs, history, and influence. Compare their fervor and ideological extents with other religious and philosophical movements.
Dive into the cultural and religious significance of the Imām-Bārah (امام باره), exploring its roots in commemorating ʿAlī, al-Ḥasan, and al-Ḥusain. Understand its role in the festival of Muḥarram and its architectural and historical significance.
Uncover the intricacies of Vilayat-i Faqih, the Shia Islamic concept of governance by a jurist. Understand its origins, significance, and impact on contemporary Islamic political thought.
Explore the history, influence, and impact of the Supreme Islamic Shii Council in Lebanon, established in 1967 to advocate for the Shii community and ensure their representation in the political landscape.
Explore the significance and meaning of 'Atabat' – the revered Shii shrine cities of Iraq. Dive into their historical, cultural, and spiritual prominence in Shia Islam, and understand their role in scholarship and political activism.
Explore the spiritual and eschatological concept of the Hidden Imam in Twelver Shia Islam. Understand its historical significance, doctrinal foundations, and mystical attributes, as well as its influence on contemporary politics and culture.
Join us as we explore the life, legacy, and profound influence of Ayatollah Muhammad Musavi Bihbihani, a leading Shii cleric during the Pahlavi period in Iran. Delve into his background, key historical events, and his roles in socio-political movements.
Dive into the foundational aspects, significance, and community impact of NA-SIMCO. Learn about its history, mission, and the cultural fabric it weaves for Shia Ithna-Ashari Muslims across North America.
Delve into the life and contributions of Muhammad Kazim Khorasani, a towering figure in Islamic scholarship during Iran's Qajar period. Explore his influence on early 20th-century clerics and his role in the Constitutional Revolution.
Explore Husayn ibn Ali's legacy, his martyrdom at Karbala, and the profound impact on Shii Islam. Understand the historical context, cultural significance, and inspiration for modern resistance movements.
