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 Events Leading to the Martyrdom of Hussain
This article describes the events that led to the martyrdom of Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him).
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.
A Brief History of Early Shī’īsm
The exact nature, as well as the origins of early Shī‘īsm prior to the ‘Abbāsid revolution and even during the early ‘Abbāsid period, is…
The Evolution of Early Shī‘īsm During the ‘Abbāsid Period
In this article we examine the history of early Shī‘īsm during the ‘Abbāsid period. This covers the period from Ja‘far al-Sādiq (d.765/148)…
The Origins of the Zaydīs
The Zaydīs arose after the revolt of their fourth Imām, Zayd b. ‘Alī (d.122 / 740). Zayd was also the half-brother of Muh̩ammad al-Bāqir.
The Origin of the Ismā‘īlīs
The hayra (confusion) surrounding the death of the eleventh Imām was an opportunity for an opposing faction of Imāmi Shī‘īs to propagate what…
The Early Shī‘ī: From the 11th Imām to the Būyids
In the period (260-334/874 -945) early Shī‘īsm eventually developed into Ithnā ‘Ashariyya Shī‘īsm. To gain an insight into how this process…