This paper argues that Hizbullah’s jihad concept essentially derives from the underprivileged status of the Lebanese Shiite community at the time of the appearance of the party in the early 1980s. Although the ideology of Hizbullah and the articulation of its jihad concept borrowed heavily from ayatollah Khomeini’s doctrinal contributions to Shiism, Hizbullah has readily adapted itself to the n...

the necessity of reform in persian gulf region brought by itself the question of “imposed democracy”. the most important plan in this context was the broader middle east and north africa initiative” that is directed by united states. examining the consequences of this plan prove the relative changes in shiite situation first; then that the initiative is still working and; third the effect of vi...

nematallaheyyeh doctrine in qajar period created some actions and reactions between the two powerful streams of jurdical and monarchy. study of the ups and downs of the triple process is one of the significant issues in the social history of the qajar era. in the present study, three streams mentioned interactions with each other, with regard to the doctrine nematallahyeh what caused of  stagna...

This study aims to conduct a conceptual analysis of the origins children in context Sunni and Shiite schools thought. In Islam, Shia have different views practices several aspects, including origin children. Conceptual was carried out by exploring theological understanding classical literature from both understand differences similarities their on uses comparative method compare perspectives re...

The article identifies and analyzes three main accusations leveled in the 2000s by Yemeni Government against Houthis: a desire to restore Imamate, gaining support from Iran conversion Twelver Shiism. It is shown that these are incorrect consequences of authorities’ discrimination policy practicing Zaydis especially sayyids — Zaydi religious “aristocracy”. demonstrated reestablishment theocratic...