This book explores how the recent development of Muslim countries as a group has fallen far short of non-Muslim countries, which, some have concluded, may be a result of Islamic teachings. The authors examine Muslim countries over time, viewing their progression on the Islamicity scale. They assess why some countries …
Read More »Article: A Conversation with Professor Abdulaziz Sachedina on Shiʻa
Sachedina is interested in theological issues related to Shiism and Sunnism, as well as subjects such as Islamic Biomedical Ethics, Islamic Law, Islam and Human Rights....
Read More »Webinar: Fatimid Cosmopolitanism: History, Material Culture, Politics and Religion
This international conference aims to progress the field of Fatimid studies by examining their political, cultural, artistic, social, economic and intellectual interactions....
Read More »The Heart of Islamic Philosophy: The Quest for Self-Knowledge in the Teachings of Afdal al-Din Kashani
I set out to write this book with two goals in mind- first, to introduce the major themes of Islamic philosophy to those unfamiliar with them, and second, to Afdal al-Din Kashani to the list of...
Read More »Book: Conceptions of Justice from Islam to the Present
This book Compares and contrasts the major theories of justice to the teachings of Islam and its system of justice, presents a comprehensive description of justice in Islam—justice as a system that emerges if rulers and members of the community are rule compliant, and analyzes contemporary conceptions of justice from …
Read More »Aliyun Waliyullah in Adhan from the View of the Shiʻi and Sunni
Once we have established the legitimacy of saying Aliyun Waliyullah as part of our Kalima then it is natural that no objection should be said if do likewise in Adhan...
Read More »Muslims’ Unity Is a Quranic Obligation, Not a Tactical Matter
On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Imam Sadiq (pbuh), the participants in the International Conference on Islamic Unity, the heads of the three branches of government (judiciary, executive, and legislative) together with a group of..
Read More »Justice, Peace, and Prophet Muhammad (s)
A short text on the topic of Islamic emphasis on justice and peace between peoples of differing backgrounds and religions, as seen through Qur'anic verses and the honorable treatment of his opponents by...
Read More »Imam al-Sadiq’s (as) Opinions in Politics and Economics
Imam al-Sadiq (as), the most prominent scientific character in the human history, is well known for his intelligence and creativity, which we cannot find an end or a limit to...
Read More »Unity: A requirement for the Islamic community
The issue of Islamic unity has always been one of the concerns of Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. This is evident both in his statements and his actions to the extent that he...
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