Shiite Muslims
Saudi man executed in Shiite-populated east for rebellion
By Associated Press — August 4, 2021
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced the execution Tuesday of a man it said had been found guilty of armed rebellion in the Shiite populated eastern region of Qatif.
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.
Clashes with cleric’s supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra — November 28, 2020
BAGHDAD (AP) — Following the clashes beginning on Friday, Shiite Muslim leader Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed Haboubi square, and torched tents pitched in the square.
Ismaili, Ahmadi Muslims push national voter registration efforts
By Aysha Khan — October 26, 2020
(RNS) — Voter mobilization efforts in US Muslim communities have long been characterized and led by Sunni institutions and figures. That's starting to change.
‘We’re going beyond identity’: Shiite students head to Harvard for first national conference
By Aysha Khan — February 28, 2020
CAMBRIDGE (RNS) — More than 270 Shiite undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni are gathering at Harvard this weekend to discuss spirituality, sectarianism, activism and more at the sold-out Ma’rifa Conference.
Film follows ‘honest struggle’ of formerly incarcerated Muslims reentering society
By Aysha Khan — November 27, 2019
(RNS) — The documentary follows Sadiq Davis’ journey to build a new life as a faithful Muslim in the South Side of Chicago after 24 years behind bars.
In Nigeria, fears that a crackdown on Muslim group will court another Boko Haram
By Ali Abare Abubakar — September 24, 2018
ABUJA, Nigeria (RNS) — Muslims on the ground and experts in Washington worry that the detention of a Shiite cleric and the killings of his followers will provoke the Islamic Movement of Nigeria into waging war.
The ‘Splainer: From bloodletting to blood donation, what is Ashura?
By Aysha Khan — September 20, 2018
(RNS) — Whether Muslims mark the day by flagellating or fasting, the solemn Islamic holiday of Ashura is not for the faint of heart. Let us ’Splain.
How an ancient Islamic holiday became uniquely Caribbean
By Ken Chitwood — September 20, 2018
(The Conversation) — In Trinidad, where Muslims make up 5 percent of the population, a parade of colorful floats marks the Shiite holy day of Ashura, but the festival also commemorates those killed in the anti-British Hosay riots in 1884.
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.
What is the Shia-Sunni divide?
By Jerome Socolovsky — June 8, 2017
(The Conversation) This historical schism continues to permeate the daily lives of Muslims around the world.
The ’Splainer: What is the Ayatollah Khomeini mausoleum and why was it attacked?
By Shenaz Kermalli — June 7, 2017
(RNS) The mausoleum is one of the most important symbols of Iranian pride. It’s famously referred to within Iran as 'the holy shrine.'
The travel ban has been particularly harsh on Shiite Muslims
By Faiyaz Jaffer — May 26, 2017
NEW YORK (RNS) The Trump administration's attempts to ban travel to the U.S. by Muslims has had a severe and repugnant impact on Shiite Muslims in particular.
Shiite cleric’s execution jeopardizes regional security (ANALYSIS)
By Raza Ahmad Rumi — January 8, 2016
(RNS) Saudi Arabia and Iran are engaged in a regionwide power struggle that is exacerbating the historic Sunni-Shiite split.
