Shia Islam

2014 and cut all ties with ISIS. The ISIS, like all terrorist organizations, arose out of systems of discontent that made extremist ideology appealing. The extremist ideology of ISIS is an aberration of Islam marked by radical apocalyptic thought. The ISIS’s position is antithetical to Shia Islam, which believes that just as a prophet is appointed by God alone, only God has the prerogative to appoint the successor to his prophet (the caliphate).

Islam is one of the biggest religions known within the world today. It is considered to be a monotheistic religion, that has two main sections known as Shia Islam and Sunni Islam. Islam is believed to have started in Arabia where Abraham, a key prophet, built the Ka’ba in Mecca, which is religious place for pilgrimage and worship still to this day (Silverstein, 9). Sunni Islam makes up the religions majority and concentrates on the idea that preserves the structures of society within their community

structure of the country. Perhaps the most important result of this restructuring was the incorporation of Shia Islam from solely the religious sphere to both the religious and political sphere. Analysis of history shows that for centuries Shia Islam had maintained its existence by functioning as a religious arm of the monarchy. The establishment of the Safavid Dynasty in 1501 resulted in Shia Islam become the official religion of Persian Empire and it was drawn upon by rulers in the following centuries

Early references[edit] In 988 Ibn al-Nadim compiled the Kitab al-Fihrist which mentions Jabir as a spiritual follower and as a companion to Jafar as-Sadiq, the sixth Shia Imam. In another reference al-Nadim reports that a group of philosophers claimed Jabir was one of their own members. Another group, reported by al-Nadim, says only The Large Book of Mercy is genuine and that the rest are pseudographical. Their assertions are rejected by al-Nadim.[9] Joining al-Nadim in asserting a real Jabir; Ibn-Wahshiyya

Eschatological Contrasts: Baptist Christianity and Shia Islam The concept of the end of the world, or eschatology, holds profound significance in religious discourse, serving as a cornerstone of theological reflection and spiritual anticipation across diverse faith traditions. Among these, Baptist Christianity and Shia Islam offer distinct perspectives on the culmination of human history and the ultimate destiny of humanity. Rooted in sacred scriptures, theological doctrines, and historical narratives

Persepolis I believe that acceptance and religion are the theme of the story because in the middle eastern countries you don't really have a say in anything because you don't have much freedom. You can't change anything so you have to start accepting the life style and everything. My first evidence Is on page four, in one of the panels it says" And then suddenly in 1980... All bilingual schools must be closed down". And " We found ourselves veiled and separated from our

Amir and Hassan’s Relationship From reading chapters one to four, one of the main aspects of Amir and Hassan’s relationship is the sense of control Amir has over Hassan. It becomes apparent that Amir is the one with the most authority in their friendship when he ‘talked’ Hassan into firing walnuts at the neighbour’s one-eyed German shepherd, ‘Hassan never wanted to, but if I asked, really asked, he wouldn’t deny me’. This highlights the way Hassan looks up to Amir and obeys him due to their religious

focuses on the origins on the Shia historical narratives which held the community together and how it lead to the fragmentation of it. Third chapter begins with detailed events of succession to the Prophet Muhammad and is often cited as the starting point for the split in the Islamic community. In a brief summary, author writes the biographical/historical narrative of the Prophet from his birth to his death, which is accepted by all Muslims. Then the author focuses on Shia historical works that extends

The rising costs of the war, coupled with falling oil prices in 1986, led to the use of non-oil exports to generate revenue because oil income was no longer a guaranteed source of foreign currency. To finance short-term debts, Iran drained its small reserve of foreign currency by allowing advance drawing on revenues. The FY 1987 budget also reflected the priority of the war effort. The government again promised to curb inflation, to continue to subsidize basic foodstuffs, and to make billions available

1- One of the easiest and most typical theories about the origin of these sacred sites is to rely on their myth, with some adjustments, as a real historical event. Based on this theory, we can assume that the family of the Yazdegerd III, with their treasures, was fleeing from the Arab invaders to a safer place far away from Pars, the heartland of the Sasanians, towards Xorāsān in the northeast of Iran. According to the shrines’ legend, when Yazdgerd’s family reached to a mountainous area, called