While the first three parts of the series explored the history of Shiite Islam and how the lack of an earthly imam formed ...

The previous articles centered on the origins of Shiite Islam and its political history to examine the Shiite basis for ...

In one of the most difficult places on earth to openly practice the Christian faith, there are glimpses of hope ...

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the outbreak of his country's recent 12-day war with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony in ...

What is a Fatwa? A fatwa is a legal interpretation or ruling in Islamic law issued by a Marja, the highest-ranking cleric in Twelver Shia Islam. Though not always legally binding, fatwas carry ...

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch of Shia Islam, and is defined by its belief in twelve divinely ordained Imams (rightful successors to Muhammad).

Islam Makhachev not taking UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena lightly. Standing in Makhachev's pursuit of a second UFC belt is Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who outstruck Belal ...

For the first time since giving up UFC lightweight gold, Islam Makhachev speaks at length about his move to welterweight and why it's happening now.

COMMENT: With both evangelical Christians in US and mullahs in Iran believing in the End of Times, religious fervour is playing a crucial role in the background of the Iran-Israel conflict, writes wor ...