While the first three parts of the series explored the history of Shiite Islam and how the lack of an earthly imam formed ...

al-Sulamī was also a grammarian who taught in the Umayyad Mosque of Damascus. His Kitāb al-Jihād (Book of Jihād) published in ...

The previous articles centered on the origins of Shiite Islam and its political history to examine the Shiite basis for ...

Throughout history, traitors have always been condemned for lacking honor and patriotism. Some have even betrayed their own ...

Sakina Yusuf Khan writes on Muharram and how it is observedMy friend Neeta is excited about Friday December 17 being a holiday for Muharram She s availing the long weekend to visit her cousin in Luckn ...

Each year, the thick, porridge-like soup is made in a large, communal pot with sometimes dozens of cooks taking part in the ...

Haram, is being observed across Pakistan today (Sunday) with due solemnity and deep respect to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in the historic ...

The imagery of Karbala has also permeated modern political and revolutionary literature. During the Islamic Revolution of ...

Iran believed it was making diplomatic progress in talks with America, which it hoped could lead to a deal. Then Israel ...

Shia Muslims associate Tasu'a, observed on the ninth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, with Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), ...