Ahl al-Bayt: the Family of the Prophet in Islamic Tradition Ahl al-Bayt Ahl al-Bayt denotes the 'People of the House'—the Prophet Muhammad's family. Definitions differ across Sunni and Shia Islam; the term has theological, historical, and social import…
Al-Askari Mosque (al-ʿAskariyya) — historic Shīʿa shrine in Samarra Al-Askari mosque A major Shīʿa shrine in Samarra, Iraq, housing the tombs of the tenth and eleventh Imams; noted for its historic dome, its destruction in attacks during the 2000s, and subsequent r…
An Najaf: Iraqi city and centre of Shia religious life An Najaf An Najaf is a city in southern Iraq, a major Shia pilgrimage site built around the shrine of Ali ibn Abi Talib and an influential center of Shia learning and culture.
Bahraini people: communities, language, history, and culture Bahraini people An overview of the people of Bahrain: indigenous Baharna, other Arab groups, religious and linguistic traits, historical background, cultural practices and modern social dynamics.
