How the Nuṣayris hijacked Syria.
Introduction The end of the Nuṣayri Assad regime in Syria in December 2024 has brought renewed focus to the sect’s history and beliefs.…
إيران وإسرائيل، والحرب ضد الإسلام – ٥ رؤى تحتاج إلى معرفتها
مقدّمة أثار الهجوم الصاروخي الباليستي الأخير الذي شنته إيران ضد إسرائيل (أكتوبر 2024) انتقامًا لمقتل زعيم حزب الله حسن نصر الله؛ حالة من…
Iran-Israel Tensions and The War on Islam: 5 Insights You Need to Know
Every sincere Muslim wants to see the liberation of Palestine and the end of Zionism
From Sunni to Shi’i: Iran’s Sectarian Legacy
Introduction For most of its Islamic history, the land of Iran was majority Sunni. The Shi’i Safavids, who took control of Iran in 1501,…
The Sunni Theory of Leadership – Part One
This article compares the Sunni theory of caliphate with the Shia theory of leadership.
The Khawarij View of Legitimate Leadership
The Khawarij sect emerged during the first civil war (656-61) following ‘Alī ibn Tālib’s decision to accept arbitration at the Battle of S̩iffīn.
The Shi’i View on Legitimate Leadership
Imamate is a cornerstone of Shi'i belief, one of the pillars of faith, and it distinguishes a Shi'i from a Sunni.
The Sunni Theory of Leadership: Part 2
In part one we compared the Sunni theory of leadership with the Shia theory. In part two we discuss the necessity of having a leader, the…
Did the Khilafah End in 1924?
A common myth propagated by some groups is that the Khilafah ended 1924.