The spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder of the AKDN. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, on Dec 13, 1936, he ...

Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.

Dr. Rasha Alawieh said she follows their religious teachings, not their politics. But what do we really know about Hassan ...

Islamic State leader Abu Khadija held the position ... Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also posted on X about the death of Abu Khadija, who he stated, “was considered one of ...

Backgrounder: Some experts say a "Shiite crescent" holds the potential to transform Islamic politics in the ... of Mohammed’s son-in-law and cousin, Ali, is the only rightful ruler of the ...

Alawites are an Arab ethnic and religious group, with distinct cultures, languages and religious beliefs. They live mainly in the Levant region in West Asia. Pramode Mallik Updated : Mar 10, 2025, ...

Despite these differences, the sect has commonalities with Shia Islam. Like Shias, they believe in the divinity of Ali ibn Abu Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the ...

I have no profession,” he said. “People are tired – Iranian citizens who are exhausted by the Islamic Republic feel uneasy, bored, and submissive.” Ali then brought the viewer to a ...

Shia Muslims regard Muawiya as the one who turned the caliphate into a hereditary monarchy, fought against Imam Ali (PBUH), and poisoned Imam Hassan (PBUH). Banned in Iraq As a result of Shia beliefs ...

She is most aptly given these honorifics in Islamic tradition: Khatoon-e-Jannat (the lady of ... I visit both the Sunni and Shia hadith [she outlines the doctrinal differences in the introduction] and ...

he is a controversial figure who fought against Ali and may have poisoned Hasan - two revered figures in the Shia tradition. As a result of Muawiya's complicated legacy among some Muslims ...