Ijtihad Network Being Wise and Faithful Muslim in the Contemporary World
By examining the ideological production of Hizbullah, especially its underground newspaper Al Ahd, the author offers an account of the intellectual continuity between the early phases of Hizbullah's emergence onto the political stage and its present day...
September, 2024
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27 September
Imam ʿAlī’s Methods of Interaction with his Ideological and Political Adversaries in Nahj al-Balagha
An interaction is a reciprocal relation between two individuals or two groups. In his political practice, Imam Ali (a) engaged in constructive interactions with his opponents based on shared principles. In different circumstances, he always sought to find rational and accurate solutions through direct.....
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18 September
Artificial Intelligence on Sunni Islam’s Fatwa Issuance in Dubai and Egypt
The research examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the issuance and dissemination of fatwas in Sunni Islam today. It offers an overview of the history of fatwas and the radical changes that the discipline has undergone throughout Islamic history....
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15 September
Doctrine of Imamate in Twelver Shi’ism: Traditional, Theological, Philosophical and Mystical Perspectives
The doctrine of imamate---that is, the rule of a particular individual over the community---is a central and pivotal concept in Islam generally, and in Shi`ism specifically. Scholars who have studied this concept have tended to emphasize one aspect of the doctrine of imamate to...
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14 September
The Role of Embracing the Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (a) in the Formation of Righteous Actions in al-Mīzān
It is crucial for individuals to learn about the factors contributing to their salvation. Quranic verses refer to “righteous actions” among such factors. Many hadiths in the exegesis of these verses state that true instances of righteous believers are the followers or Shīʿas of Imam ʿAlī, the first Shiite Imam....
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13 September
The Structure of the Doctrine of Imamate in Shiite Thought: A Developmental Approach
In this article, the writer provides an overview of the idea of Imamate in Shiite thought and its development through Kalami (theological) debates and literary works....
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10 September
Examining Ja’farī Jurisprudence: The Incorporation of the Leonine Clause in Partnership and Company Contracts
This research aims to analyze Leonine clause through the lens of Ja'farī jurisprudence, shedding light on the diverse perspectives presented by Shia jurists....
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7 September
God’s Man in Iraq: The Life and Leadership of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
In his new book, God’s Man in Iraq: The Life and Leadership of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Sajad Jiyad draws on original sources and hundreds of interviews during decades of fieldwork inside Iraq to show how Sistani, as the revered senior Shia cleric in a Shia-majority country, commands the loyalty of millions of faithful....
August, 2024
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23 August
Article: A Phenomenological Study of Arbaeen Foot Pilgrimage in Iraq+PDF
This paper analyzes motivations and experiences of foot-pilgrims in their journey to Karbala(Iraq) during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. The study deploys an interpretivist paradigm consisting of a phenomenological approach and...
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21 August
A Phenomenological Study of Arbaeen Foot Pilgrimage in Iraq
This study shall investigate foot-pilgrims on the Arbaeen pilgrimage that attracts 20 million people annually, making it the world's largest annual gathering in...