This version of the English Risalah of the rulings of Sheikh Wahid Khorasani is not the official version. However, the text of this English Risalah has been taken directly from his official website and edited for better understanding of the...
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One significant role of Islamic seminaries was the rise of knowledgeable and pious Shi‘a scholars.
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Latifa Abouchakra, a Muslim Teacher’s powerful response to OFSTED’s attempts to ban young Muslim students from wearing the hijab at NEU-NUT Section Annual Conference 2018.
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The Shia Grand Marja, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani answered a question about girls’ circumcision...
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