Leader of Islamic Revolution of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei praised the significant role that the young generation play in the critical and important issues of....
Read More »Call for Papers: Free Speech, Scholarly Critique, and the Limits of Expression in Islam
Considering ongoing tensions and the perception that critique of religion is not tolerated in Islam, the 9th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop, hosted by...
Read More »Aspects of Imam Ali al-Hadi Personality
The qualities of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) were like the qualities of his fathers who were distinguished by them over all people. All elements of honor and dignity met together in...
Read More »History of the Shi’a in the Time of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)
The following article offers a brief biography of the Imam, including his intellectual and political accomplishments. Some of Imam Baqir’s endeavours include solidifying the...
Read More »Multiple Identities in a Pluralistic World: Shi‘ism in America
This paper will examine the early history and contemporary religious, social and political experience of Shi‘i Muslims in America...
Read More »Keep an Eye on Iran, it Gives Hope for the Future: British Scholar
Have a think – you are politically, religiously and culturally oppressed by a brutal regime; your economic resources are being ripped off to benefit foreigners; and, beyond your country, there is....
Read More »Video: Imam Khomeini’s Great Respect toward His Wife
Sweeping the floor, washing the dishes and washing our own baby’s headscarf, Imam Khomeini did not consider these things as my duties....
Read More »Leadership from the Perspective of Imam Khomeini (R.A.)
The necessary conditions to be available in a leader are directly connected to the nature of the Islamic government. Disregarding the general conditions like wisdom and proper management, two basic conditions, i.e. justice and to...
Read More »Fatima al-Zahra in the Words of the Infallibles
This article introduces some of the facets of her status and personality by relying on the words of the Prophet, the Imams, and Lady Fatima herself. Some of her....
Read More »Imam Khomeini’s (R.A.) Views on Medical Ethics
This article presents views of Imam Khomeini (R.A.) on various aspects of medical ethics. Imam (R.A.) with his divine insight and taqwa, opens new ways for the doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in caring for the...
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