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 conflict and threats to Western civilization beyond Israel.

“The city was ultimately known for its contributions to religion, culture and government,” writes Ramen. However, its splendour lasted only for a little over a century. The Safavids fell into decline ...

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

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

The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, while Persia, under the Safavid dynasty, was staunchly Shia, leading to deep ideological divisions and constant hostility.

(RNS) — On most indicators, Gen Z men’s religious behavior has largely stayed the same in the past decade. Instead, it is Gen Z women who have moved religiously.

Azerbaijani National Carpet Museum will open the exhibition "The Splendor of Azerbaijani Carpets: Treasures of the Safavid Era" on December 24, Azernews reports.

Standards like this were originally used in battle to indicate the presence of the ruler but were adopted for use in religious processions during the Safavid period.

TEHRAN - In Isfahan, a significant discovery has been made during the restoration of the western prayer hall of the historical Sorkhi Mosque.