observes the teachings of Islam including those relating to prayer, hijab, self-reform, selflessness and moral etiquettes etc is the essential of Arbaeen pilgrimage .
Read More »The Purpose of the Acts of Worship
The purpose of acts of worship is to draw man’s attention to the privilege he has in the universe. That purpose is achieved by fully recognizing the Creator of the universe, having a spiritual journey towards Him, shedding off of all ...
Read More »Pilgrimage, Consumption and Rituals: Spiritual Authenticity in a Shia Muslim Pilgrimage
The aim of this study is to understand how authenticity is evoked in a religious pilgrimage and the relationship between authenticity, rituals and...
Read More »Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Management: an International Perspective
Describing practical applications, models and case studies, this book provides an insight into the management of religious tourism, covering both ancient sacred sites and...
Read More »Influence of Imam Hussein Pilgrimage on Islamic Movements
The Karbala uprising is the most unique arena for self sacrifice for the cause of religion, freedom, and reform, which has been inspirational to many later...
Read More »Call for Papers: What Makes a Pilgrim a Pilgrim? Conceptualising Pilgrims and Pilgrimage
The Manchester Metropolitan University will host a conference next year entitled "What Makes a Pilgrim a Pilgrim? Conceptualising Pilgrims and Pilgrimage, c.300-1600”....
Read More »Pilgrimage: Ziyara from the Viewpoint of the Holy Quran, Hadiths and Theological Discourses
On the occasion of Arbaeen pilgrimage, IRIC has published a booklet entitled “Pilgrimage: Ziyara from the Viewpoint of the Holy Quran, Hadiths and Theological Discourses” to be...
Read More »Article: Digital Technology and Pilgrimage: Shiʿi Rituals of Arbaʿin in Iraq
Based on two fieldwork studies conducted during Arbaʿin in 2016 and 2017, the present study attempts to examine the changing characteristics of the rituals...
Read More »Prayer, Mosque, and Pilgrimage: Mapping Shī’ī Sectarian Identity in 2nd/8th Century Kūfa
Most studies on the emergence of Shīʿism privilege the role of theology and emphasize the importance of rival historical claims regarding Muḥam mad’s succession....
Read More »Book: Practices, From Prayer to Pilgrimage
This book, Practices: From Prayer to Pilgrimage, is a compilation of fundamental lessons on rituals and practices in Islam. The book is meant to explain the philosophy and...
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