Pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies in the West
Pursuing a PhD in Islamic studies, especially as a Muslim in the West, is a delicate balancing act.
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Arba’in of Imam Husayn
Examine the historical account of the events surrounding Arba'in and its importance within the Shia community.
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Najaf, Karbala, Kufa — Bookstore Itinerary
For book lovers, it's more than info—it's the thrill of discovery, the joy of browsing, and the tangible connection to knowledge.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Hawza Studies: A Compilation of English-Language Resources
Unlocking the treasure trove of English-language Hawza/Shi‘i studies resources: bridging the gap between seekers and scholarly riches.
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A Critical Synopsis of the Attack Upon the House of Faṭima al-Zahra’ (s) Between Certainty and Doubt
In this study, we seek to address the complicated context surrounding the death of Faṭima bt. Muḥammad (s).
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Were all the Imams (AS) Killed?
The origins of this debate can be traced back to the words of Shaykh Ṣadūq and Shaykh Mufīd.
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Islam and Religious Pluralism
This paper shall analyse several of the core assumptions promoted by both the more exclusivist in addition to the more inclusivist camps.
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Shia Hadith Infiltrated by Israelite Traditions?
A claim that has been made in recent years is that the Shī’ī hadith corpus has been heavily infiltrated with..
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Verifying Shī’ī Tradition: An Overview of Approaches
One of the most commonly thrown around slogans in the rhetorical inventory of Muslim thinkers is the idea that much of tradition is...
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Ismah and Infallibility in Shii Thought
Introduction: One of the areas which distinguishes the Shī’a from others is their belief in the infallibility of the Prophets and...
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Ziyarat Ashura: Authentic or Not?
Ziyārah (supplicatory) literature plays a paramount role within Shi’ism.
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