Sacrificing an animal on the day of Eid al-Adha for those who are not performing a pilgrimage is not obligatory; rather it is recommended (mustahab), and therefore there is no problem in partnering with others to purchase an animal and sacrifice it...
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Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, who was born in 1900 in the town of Khomeyn, Iran, was a significant figure in the Islamic world, not only as a religious scholar but also a revolutionary leader....
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I announce to all Islamic states and Muslims of the world, wherever they are, that the dear Shiite nation hates Israel and its agents and is disgusted with and hates the states that compromise with Israel....
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Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (as), the fifth holy Imam and the seventh Masum, is known for his dissection of knowledge, piety, and moral standards. His life is marked by profound events and accomplishments that continue to inspire Muslims worldwide....
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The North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (NAAIMS) has issued a call for papers for a fall conference on "Islam and AI: Challenges and Opportunities." The conference will be held online on Nov. 20th. Abstracts are due July 11th....
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In a land where the walls of homes have crumbled, where hospitals have turned into graveyards and schools into heaps of ash and fire, the women of Gaza still stand. They are not merely survivors; they are narrators, narrators of a suffering that the world sees and forgets, but they do not...
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SRI and the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto are co-hosting a two day international conference on “The Qur’an and Shi’i Islam: Texts, Studies, Legacies”....
Read More »Conference: Digital Islam across Europe (27 & 28 May 2025, University of Edinburgh)
This ambitious project explores the social and religious impact of Online Islamic Environments (OIEs) on Europe’s diverse Muslim communities.The project is funded by the Collaboration of Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe and involves research teams working across...
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In recent years, Islamophobia has seen a disturbing global rise. Blaming Muslim minorities for economic, political, and social problems is an increasingly common rhetorical strategy for politicians in countries worldwide...
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Ayatollah Sayyid ʿAlī Qāḍī Ṭabāṭabā’ī, a towering figure in Islamic mysticism, often emphasised the power of niyyah (intention) in determining the success of a believer’s deeds. One of the stories from his life beautifully illustrates this principle...
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