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Imam Khomeini (1902–1989), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is widely recognized as a herald of Muslim unity across the world. His political and religious thought emphasized solidarity among Shi’a and Sunni Muslims, opposing sectarian division and foreign intervention in the Islamic world.Continue ...
Hajj: From Individual Worship to a Symbol of Muslim Unity and Resistance is a selected theme from the first annual message of Ayatollah Sayyid Mujtaba Khamenei to the pilgrims of the Hajj pilgrimage and its emphasis on Islamic unity, collective identity, and the moral and political dimensions of Muslim solidarity. In the published message, Hajj is presented not only as a ritual act of worship but also as a space for spiritual renewal, social cohesion, and cooperation among Muslim societies (Khamenei.ir, 2026; Mehr News, 2026).Continue ...
The Event of Ghadir Khumm has been a subject of interest and debate within Western world|Western academic study of Islam, commonly referred to as Orientalism|Orientalist scholarship. The event, in which Prophet Muhammad declared at the pond of Khumm on 18 Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH (March 632 CE), "He whose master (Mawla|mawlā) I am, this Ali|ʿAlī is his master," holds central importance in Shīʿa doctrine regarding succession to Muhammad. Orientalist approaches to this event have evolved significantly over time—from near-total neglect in early Western biographies to critical examination and, more recently, broader historiographical acceptance of its historical core (Rizvi, 1996; Vaglieri, 1965) Continue ...
