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

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

Iran's nuclear obsession can be explained through three key facts: deterrence failure, religious incentives for apocalyptic ...

A permanent secretariat dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buyid dynasty (934–1062) is set to be established in the ...

During the Safavid era, Shiism was brutally imposed on Iranian society through the sword, murder, and massacre as the official state religion.

TEHRAN - A new restoration initiative has begun to address possible deterioration in the intricate tilework adorning the grand dome of the 17th-century Imam Mosque of Isfahan, also known as Masjed ...

A 16-meter, 17th-century Kevorkian Hyderabad carpet from the Museum of Islamic Art is the star of a new exhibition at the ...

Iran is predominantly Shia Muslim, making up about 90 percent of the population, while Sunni Muslims and other Muslim sects account for roughly 9 percent. The remaining 1 percent includes roughly ...

Ultimately, this crisis has once again demonstrated that war benefits no one. De-escalation and diplomatic engagement are the ...

Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire ...

[1] An exhibition featuring 90 works of Islamic art opened in Hong Kong earlier this month, featuring carpets, ceramics and ...

Qabil Ashirov Read more An Azerbaijani proverb says,“If you have a toothache, get it removed; if you have a problematic ...