Shia[a]Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib (r.656–661) as his successor (khalifa) as the imam, that is the spiritual and political …

Tatbir, also called Zanjeer Zani or Qama Zani, [1] is practiced by some Shia Muslims on the day of Ashura on the 10 Muharram of the Islamic calendar and on the 40th day after Ashura, …

Shi‘a Islam, also known as Shi‘ite Islam or Shia, is the second largest branch of Islam after Sunni Islam. Shias adhere to the teachings of Muhammad and the religious guidance of his family …

Feb 16, 2018 · The Twelve Imams, together with Prophet Mohammed and his daughter Fatimah al-Zahra, make up the fourteen infallible according to the Shia Islam faith. They are seen as …

Feb 21, 2025 · Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis. The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the …

19 hours ago · The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition …

6 days ago · Learn more about the current General Members of The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America.

Zoh Shia is a Construct, and the first final boss of Monster Hunter Wilds. Zoh Shia's initial appearance takes the form of an "artificial angel-dragon". Its body covered in a sleek, paste …

Dec 15, 2023 · The interpretation of headwear among Sunni and Shia Muslims exhibits nuanced differences reflective of their respective traditions. While both groups emphasize modesty, …

19 hours ago · Iraqi Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that the head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national …