The Story of Imam Husayn (A)
Imam Husayn (S) is the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) and the son of both Imam Ali (A) and Lady Fatimah (A). Prophet Muhammad (S) adored him and credited him […]
Explore Shi’a & Sunni
Who can know best the Sunnah and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s) than his immediate family? The Shi’a are Muslims who adhere to that Family (Ahl al-Bayt) in order to follow authentic Islam. How do the Sunni and Shi’a approach to understanding Islam differ and on what issues do […]
Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims
By Huda Updated on May 25, 2024 Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith and are the two main sub-groups in Islam. They do differ, however, and that separation stemmed initially, not from spiritual distinctions, but political ones. Over the centuries, these political differences […]
What are the differences & similarities between Ismaili Muslims and other schools of Islam?
This information is from our website article: Who are the Shia Ismaili Muslims: A Primer with Visual Charts The Ismailis are a branch of Shia Muslims. Shia Muslims thus believe that the spiritual and […]
Arbaeen is the best opportunity to display Muslim unity and expose the crimes of global arrogance
Governor of Qom: The Governor of Qom, emphasizing that this year’s Arbaeen is not merely a pilgrimage ceremony, stated: “Today, we are in a state of war, and the best opportunity is to show our unity with the Muslims of the world in this great gathering.” Akbar Behnam-Joo, in a […]
How Khamenei’s Martyrdom Is Redrawing the Shia-Sunni Fault Line
ByAsad Mirza June 25, 2026 The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February 2026 has produced an irony as profound as it is unexpected—the killing of the world’s most prominent […]
What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messaging locally and across the region.Listen (6 mins) By Maziar Motamedi Published On 5 Jul 20265 Jul 2026 Tehran, Iran – A week of ceremonies for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has adopted heavy symbolism to promote […]
‘Confronting’: Truth about viral clip of Muslims at cathedral as Catholic Archdiocese calls for religious freedom
Thousands of Muslims marched past Melbourne’s largest church last week. The Catholic church had a powerful response. Harrison Christian June 29, 2026 – In an effort to gain the perspectives of both regional and urban Australians, news.com.au took to the streets of Newtown to consider… Melbourne’s leading Catholic body has […]
How Muharram is observed…
AI Overview Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the Islamic New Year. Because it is a somber period of remembrance and spiritual reflection rather than a joyous festival, it is “observed” rather than “celebrated”. Practices differ significantly between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Wikipedia +2 Sunni Observance For Sunni […]
Arbaeen UK
Arbaeen UK Labbaik Ya Hussain a.s Come and visit the largest peaceful Muslim gathering in Europe. It is held each year and tries to replicate the world’s largest peaceful gathering that takes […]
Ismaili Imamology (1): Adam as the First Qiblah Established by God
Ismaili Imamology Series: Short Essays on Esoteric and Spiritual Dimensions of Imāmat in Ismāʿīlī Thought Khayal ʿAly Jul 29, 2025 “The first qiblah that God—may He be praised—commanded to turn […]
Shiite pilgrims commemorate Ashoura in Karbala, Iraq, under tight security
1 of 7 | Tens of thousands of pilgrims on Sunday to marked Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. 2 of 7 | Ten of thousands of Shiite Muslims across the world marked Ashoura on Sunday, a solemn day […]
Infallibility and Spiritual Authority of Religious Leaders in Islam and Christianity
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Different religious traditions have varying doctrines about whether their highest leaders are considered infallible, divinely guided, or […]
Succession of Imamat: Q&A on Nur, Nass and Nasab (Lineage)
Theological & Historical Answers about the Succession of Imamat in 2025 Ismaili Gnosis Mar 12, 2025 The recent passing of our 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan […]
Prince Rahim becomes the new Aga Khan
☰ Updated 12 Feb, 2025 Prince Rahim becomes the new Aga Khan Jamil Nagri GILGIT: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the new imam of Ismaili Muslims, has urged his followers to take […]
Imam Mahdi(as) in Shia and Sunni Beliefs
Ali Teymoori August 18, 2023 All, Fiqh & Socitey, Sociability & Relations, Viewpoints Leave a comment 7,010 Views Concerning the Mahdi, the Qur’an does not mention him explicitly, either by name or by description. The time of his reappearance is also not mentioned. According to the Shi’ites, the reason for this is that the Qur’an is not a […]
Special specifications of Imam al-Mahdi (as) (according to Shiah teachings).
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the previous part, I provided extensive traditions from the six authentic Sunni collections concerning the fact that Imam al-Mahdi (as) who is different than Jesus (the messiah) WILL come and he is the descendant of the Prophet (S) and his daughter Fatimah (sa). The traditions […]
THE ROOTS OF KURRAM’S CYCLES OF BLOODSHED
THE ROOTS OF KURRAM’S CYCLES OF BLOODSHED But rather than simply sectarian divides, the reasons for the discord are far more complex. Zia Ur Rehman Published December 1, 2024 Updated about 14 hours ago […]
How Do Muslims Celebrate Muharram?
Tariq Mahmood – CanadaIslamic History 3rd November 2024 © Shutterstock Tariq Mahmood, Toronto, Canada Holidays don’t all come in one form: on some occasions, happy events are observed, whilst at […]
10 Crazy Stories from Ismaili History
Posted on May 14, 2018 by Ismaili Gnosis The future of the Ismaili Faith rests in the hands of the youths of your age and mine. Are we to follow the example […]