Sunni Muslims
Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura
By Amir Vahdat — July 28, 2023
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut mobile phone services in key cities holding commemorations for fear of militants targeting Shiites, whom Sunni extremists consider heretics.
Lebanon’s unique religious diversity is under threat
By Knox Thames — May 8, 2023
(RNS) — The influx of more than 1 million Syrian refugees, hyperinflation and government impotency have created existential challenges.
Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including pro-Taliban cleric
By Associated Press — September 2, 2022
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — A blast through a crowded mosque in western Afghanistan killed at least 18, including prominent cleric Mujib-ul Rahman Ansari, who was known for his criticism of the country's Western-backed governments.
How ethnic and religious divides in Afghanistan are contributing to violence against minorities
By Abdulkader Sinno — October 25, 2021
(The Conversation) — A scholar of Afghan affairs explains the religious affiliations of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan and why they may not share a common understanding of Islam.
Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Iraq improves relations with Muslims
By Thomas Reese — March 10, 2021
(RNS) — Christians and Muslims will look back at this papacy as a turning point in their relationship.
Islamic State claims attack on Shiite center, 41 dead
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 28, 2017
(AP) Afghan president Ashraf Ghani called the attack a "crime against humanity."
The ’Splainer: What is Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims’ ‘Night of Destiny’?
By Aysha Khan — June 20, 2017
(RNS) It's the holiest night of the year for Muslims.
Sunni vs. Shiite: What you need to know in 5 points so you can make it through a cocktail party
By Kimberly Winston — June 13, 2014
(RNS) Confused about the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, whose conflict has accelerated in Iraq again? Here's a primer so you can sound smart at the water cooler.
Syrian civil war forces Sunni and Shiite Muslims to pick sides
By Oren Dorell — May 30, 2013
(RNS) Whether the battle will be contained to Syria is in doubt now that Islam's two major strands have taken sides against one another, threatening to spark a wider war that is centuries in the making between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.
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