Sociability & Relations

The present study, focusing on the Ḥimṣī Rāzī family, which flourished in Iran during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, showcases what can be achieved by gathering and piecing together relevant paratextual material that is preserved in manuscripts, providing insights into the scholarly profiles of its members....

In Islamic teachings, extending kindness, protection, and assistance to those in need is not only a humanitarian obligation but also a divine commandment deeply rooted in the Quran and the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (p)....

In a time of exceptional complexities, where the risk of being subjected to misinformation in the global media is prevalent, it is important to find trustworthy resources to attain true understanding. This booklet was written to clarify misinformation about the principles and goals of Twelver Shia Muslims....

Ghusl is a ritual washing performed to attain spiritual cleanliness and physical purity. This full-body purification can become necessary for engaging in various acts of worship. The need for ghusl arises at specific times: after menstrual periods, marital intimacy, and childbirth. It is also recommended on Fridays, Eids, and before entering Mecca and....

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei has paid tribute to Hashem Safieddine, a top-ranking Hezbollah leader recently assassinated by Israel, describing the resistance movement as the “strongest defender of Lebanon and the most solid shield against the Zionist regime’s greed.”...

Leader of the Iran Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei has stated that West Asia is currently in a critical condition, the outcome of which will be determined by Resistance forces who are taking after martyrs like Hezbollah’s Sayyad Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas’ Yahya Sinwar...

Yahya Sinwar, born in a refugee camp, educated under occupation in Gaza, joined the resistance in his youth, for which he was imprisoned and sentenced to life. He spent over 23 years of his life in Zionist prisons, and after his release, his determination and strategic brilliance helped lay the....

Ali ibn Abi Talib is one of the most important figures in the textual history of the Qur'an. In addition to being one of the Prophet’s scribes, he is reported to have played a key role in compiling the Qur'an into a single book shortly after the Prophet’s death. As the fourth caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib copied the Uthmanic codex and distributed it...

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between Islam and ideology through the thoughts and works of Ayatollah Khomeini and Hassan al-Banna, who led Islamic movements.....

This event will be hosted by the Institute for the Study of Religion in the Middle East in partnership with the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI) and the Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies Oxford....