Roads to Paradise: Eschatology and Concepts of the Hereafter in Islam offers a multi-disciplinary study of Muslim thinking about paradise, death, apocalypse, and the hereafter...
Read More »The “Perfect Human” Model in the Character of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (pbuh)
he list of Lady Fatimah Zahra's (pbuh) virtues is endless, but in summary, according to the Prophet (pbuh), she is "the Foremost Woman of the Worlds.” Her rank is such that the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of God are contingent upon her satisfaction and dissatisfaction....
Read More »Imam Jamil al-Amin, the Man who Gave His Life for Justice, Rests in Peace
Once known as the Minister of Justice, he has become the man who gave his life for justice, Imam Jamil al-Amin. This American freedom fighter, spiritual leader and anti-imperialist revolutionary has returned to Allah after being in American prisons for the last 23 years....
Read More »Prominent Islamic Scholar Abdulaziz Sachedina Passes Away at 83
Abdulaziz Sachedina, a leading contemporary scholar of Islam, passed away at the age of 83. His work shaped modern discussions on Islamic theology, human rights and interfaith engagement. He was born in Tanzania to a Shia family of Indian heritage and received his early education in East Africa...
Read More »Call for Papers: Eleventh Annual Conference on Shiʻi Studies
The Annual Conference on Shi‘i Studies offers an extensive platform for academics and scholars engaged in the study of Shi‘i Islam to present their latest research. This event encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas, facilitating in-depth discussions on Shi‘i thought, practices, and cultural heritage....
Read More »New Release: Living Islam: Muslim Expressions of Faith
Living Islam invites readers to appreciate ways in which Muslims from diverse backgrounds and traditions interpret and experience their faith. Adopting a cultural studies approach, Ali Asani begins by posing questions such as 'Which Islam?' and...
Read More »With the Rise of Resistance, Oppressed People Feel Supported and Empowered
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei stated that the vitality and dynamism of the Basij strengthens the resistance of nations against global oppressors, adding: “With the rise of Resistance, the oppressed people of the world feel supported and empowered.”...
Read More »A Look at the Life of Sayyida Fatimah bint Muhammad (p)
Fatima al-Zahra (AS) stands as one of the most sanctified figures in Shia Islam, and her martyrdom constitutes a cornerstone of Shia historical consciousness. Upholding her narrative is viewed not only as an act of devotion but as a preservation of prophetic truth....
Read More »Can Faith-Based Colleges Truly Foster Interfaith Engagement?
On 26th February 2025, the Muslims, Societies & Cultures research area at AMI hosted a thought-provoking seminar that tackled these very questions. Drawing from a pioneering research project funded by the...
Read More »In Pictures: Mourning Ceremonies for Martyrdom of Lady Fatima with the Attendance of Ayt. Khamenei
Grand Ayatollah Khamenei attended the first night of mourning ceremonies on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah Zahra (pbuh). This ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah....
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