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John L. Esposito (born 1940) is an American scholar of Islamic studies and contemporary Islamic thought. He is widely recognized for his work on political Islam, Islamic history, and interfaith dialogue. Esposito's scholarship emphasizes the diversity of Islam and Muslims worldwide and seeks to promote accurate understanding in both academic and public spheres (Esposito, 2023).[1] Continue ...
Islamic ecumenism (Arabic: التقريب, Taqrīb, lit. 'rapprochement') refers to modern intellectual and institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between Sunni and Shia schools of thought. While themes of unity appear throughout Islamic history, formalized rapprochement is largely a modern development shaped by reform movements, Pan-Islamism, and 20th-century ecumenical institutions. This article traces the historical definitions and evolution of this concept. Continue ...
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Fatima bint Muhammad (c. 605–632 CE) is one of the most revered women in Islamic history. She was the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadija, and is honored across Islamic traditions for her devotion, spiritual stature, and role within the Ahl al-Bayt. In Sunni and Shia Islam alike, she is recognized as a model of piety, while in Shia Islam she holds a uniquely elevated status as al-Zahra (“the Radiant”) and the mother of the Imams *(Momen, 1985).*[2] Continue ...
- ↑ Esposito, J. L. (2023). John L. Esposito. Encyclopaedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-L-Esposito
- ↑ Momen, M. (1985). An Introduction to Shi‘i Islam. Yale University Press. https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300034998/an-introduction-to-shii-islam/