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- Who's Full of Shiite?Do you really want to convert to a different religion? An interesting link and a poem, as an afterthought.
- Egypt - Are Those 25000 Iranian Jews Right?Though the headline and the article mention three religious groups, the article is more about global politics, not religion. It is an attempt to foresee future changes in American foreign policy in the Middle East.
- The Difference Between Sunni and Shiite MuslimsThere are two focused groups of Islam; the Sunni and the Shiites. While there are similarities there are also differences. Here you will find out the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.
- Shiite Cleric in Iran Issues Fatwa to BaghdadAn Iraqi cleric in Iran has published a fatwa opposing a security pact with the United States.
- A Comparison Between Sunni and Shiite IslamA descriptive and informative comparison of Sunni and Shiite Islam
- Iraqi Shiite Party Analyzed by Crisis GroupThe International Crisis Group has published a new report analyzing the Shiite Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq.
- Sunni - Shiite Divide and Modern PoliticsA brief description of the current Islamic sect discord.
Sunnis Vs. Shiites: Why Did They Fight?We hear about them all the time, but most Americans are oblivious to what each religious sect stands for. Here's a dose of Islam 101.- Fear of Iraqi Sectarian Violence Stems from Latest Insurgent Shrine AttackGolden Dome Shiite shrine in Samarra has been blown by Insurgents
- A Historical View of the Sunni and Shiite SplitNearly six years into the war on terrorism and many Americans know little on the two conflicting groups in the Islam community, the Shiites and the Sunnis. This is my attempt to explain the Sunni and Shiite split in a nutshell.
- Iran, Iraq and the New Shiite CrescentA Shiite Crescent is forming in the Middle East, stretching from Beirut to Tehran, that is increasingly making Sunni Arab governments nervous about losing their grip on power.
On the Brink of a Middle East War: Iran, Iraq, and MoreAs Sunni Arabs that have traditionally dominated the Middle East see their grip on power fading to an increasingly powerful Iran, the possibility of an all-out Sunni-Shiite war in the Middle East grows increasingly likely.
Iran's Power Play for Shiite Dominance in the Middle EastFor the last several years, the world has been witness to the rapid shift of influence in a Middle East traditionally dominated by Sunni Muslims. The ascendance of Shiites is led by an Iran determined to become the region's sole power player.- The Other IraqThe Shiites and Kurds are pushing for the division of Iraq into three autonomous regions: a Kurdish north, a Shiite south, and a Sunni west. This arrangement would give Iraqi oil to the Kurds and Shiites while leaving the Sunnis out in the cold.
- Something Evil is AwakeProtests in the Middle East and elsewhere may bring an invisible trouble to those unaware.
Al-Hakim the MadDestroyer of the Holy Sepulcher, divinely religious leader of two religions, and emperor of the Fatimid empire are all well deserved titles attributed to Al-Hakim.- The Druze: Islam in It's Most Unusual FormThe Muwahhidoon (which translates from Arabic to 'the monotheists') or Druze as more commonly known, are followers of a supposedly heretical form of Islam that is around a thousand years old.
Will the Real Al-Sadr Please Stand Up?The radical cleric, al-Sadr, reappears in Iran
Can't We Do Better?One would think that we could avoid what has been historically accepted as "the casualties of war."- Top U.S. Officials Fail in Basic Islamic HistoryAlarmingly, many U.S. security officials do not know the basic facts about Islamic history and politics. This ignorance is hurting the U.S. military and effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy, according to reporter Jeff Stein.