The holy books should be respected. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims share many of the same holy books. The prophets should be respected. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims believe in many of the same prophets.

They would later be called simply Shia Muslims. Others are called Sunni Muslims, from the word meaning “tradition.” Thus, the ...

Today coincides with the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the ...

For Sunni Muslims the Shahadah is: "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah." Shi’a Muslims add an extra phrase to the Shahadah: "And Ali is the friend of God." ...

He explores the Shari'a--Islam's holy law--both in its content and its practical application. He also examines the differences between the Sunni and the Shi'i forms of Islam in their historical, ...

The Shia Revival offers an in-depth analysis of the various causes and forces that have contributed to this long-born political struggle for the soul of Islam and sheds light on historic moments ...

A controversial Islamist said Shiism should be regarded as a “poison” and called for breaking ties with Iran.

The Safavid Dynasty came to power in 1501, and it established Shi'a Islam as the state religion of Iran, a position it has held ever since. It's an interesting parallel to events in Tudor England ...

In a highly significant moment for the global Shia community, Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli held a landmark meeting ...

Now we are here to deal with you." In another speech he reportedly said, “Hazaras are not Muslim, they are Shi’a. They are kofr [infidels]. The Hazaras killed our force here, and now we have ...