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Opinion | 'Holy' Orders? Why US Fighters Are Now Being Told Iran Is 'God's War'
Mahdi to Armaggedon to Amalek to Jesus, how religion has hijacked the US-Iran war.
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Pak Attempts To Act Mediator In Iran War, US-Tehran Talks Likely In Islamabad
Pakistan has the second-largest Shia Muslim population after Iran, and it also maintains close relations with Gulf states, including a mutual defence pact signed last year with Saudi Arabia.
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As Kashmir Erupts, A Look At Why Khamenei Was So Important For Shia Muslims
As protesters swarmed the streets in Srinagar after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, a slogan rang out, "Allahu Akbar, Khamenei rehbar (God is great and Khamenei is the leader)".
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Opinion | How Khamenei's Killing Is Doing Exactly The Opposite Of What US-Israel Wanted
What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr. His killing has united Shias and Sunnis across the globe in anger.
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Khamenei Dead But Is Trump's Iran Problem Over? New US Challeges Explained
On Saturday morning, Israel, with the support of the United States, carried out sudden, yet extensive, airstrikes against Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marking a dramatic escalation in hostilities in the Middle East.
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Muharram 2025: The Battle Of Karbala And Significance Of Ashura
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world.
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What Are Taziya, Alam, And Taboot? A Guide To Muharram's Sacred Symbols And Their Significance
During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).
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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V Named New Leader Of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV.
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38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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Opinion | 'Holy' Orders? Why US Fighters Are Now Being Told Iran Is 'God's War'
Mahdi to Armaggedon to Amalek to Jesus, how religion has hijacked the US-Iran war.
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Pak Attempts To Act Mediator In Iran War, US-Tehran Talks Likely In Islamabad
Pakistan has the second-largest Shia Muslim population after Iran, and it also maintains close relations with Gulf states, including a mutual defence pact signed last year with Saudi Arabia.
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As Kashmir Erupts, A Look At Why Khamenei Was So Important For Shia Muslims
As protesters swarmed the streets in Srinagar after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, a slogan rang out, "Allahu Akbar, Khamenei rehbar (God is great and Khamenei is the leader)".
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Opinion | How Khamenei's Killing Is Doing Exactly The Opposite Of What US-Israel Wanted
What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr. His killing has united Shias and Sunnis across the globe in anger.
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Khamenei Dead But Is Trump's Iran Problem Over? New US Challeges Explained
On Saturday morning, Israel, with the support of the United States, carried out sudden, yet extensive, airstrikes against Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marking a dramatic escalation in hostilities in the Middle East.
-
Muharram 2025: The Battle Of Karbala And Significance Of Ashura
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world.
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What Are Taziya, Alam, And Taboot? A Guide To Muharram's Sacred Symbols And Their Significance
During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).
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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V Named New Leader Of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV.
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38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
