In the sessions, Black faith leaders are schooled on the differences between Sunni, Shia and Nation of Islam sects and ...

They would later be called simply Shia Muslims. Others are called Sunni Muslims, from the word meaning “tradition.” Thus, the distinction between the groups hinges on their interpretation of ...

Britain has an estimated Muslim population of about 2.8 million. Of these some 5% are Shia, the rest are Sunni. The historical split occurred 1400 years ago, following the death of Muhammad in ...

Muhammad Usman, aged 35, belongs to Boshehra and is considered one of the best volleyball players in his village. For the ...

Crude oil added 34 cents to trade at 106.52 Violence Between Sunni and Shia Factions Sends Oil Prices Through The Roof while Brent oil added 79 cents to reach 113.09 as the spread widened close to $7.

Warring Shia and Sunni tribes in Pakistan's Kurram district have agreed to an eight-month peace treaty, aiming to end sectarian violence. The jirga mediated deal is expected to foster cooperation and ...

The conflicts between Shia and Sunni Muslims go back to the 7th century and the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Yet a spotlight has been shone recently on the differences between the two religions ...

Iran and Saudi Arabia are recruiting and radicalizing local Muslim populations in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.

Shia women praying at the Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran, Iran, on the eve of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Although there are some important differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims ...

Noida: Investigations into the properties of Waqf Board have begun following the smooth passage of the controversial Waqf ...

Earlier it was claimed that the siege was being enforced by extremist groups (Takfiris), but now it's becoming increasingly ...