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60 results for "Shi'a history and identity"

60 results for "Shi'a history and identity"

The Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Ashura

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The Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Ashura Ashura marks a significant event in Islamic history and has a profound impact on Shi'a identity and lived experience. In this presentation, the speaker will explore the historical, spiritual, political, social, and...

Open House: HDS Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs

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Join the Harvard Divinity School's Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs for an open house and networking opportunities with other students and scholars interested in the study of Shi'a Islam. Several scholars and faculty at Harvard will also provide...

Inaugural Event: Ashura and Contemporary Shi'a Thought

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Speaker: Dr. Seyed Ammar Nakhjavani, Associate, Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs, Harvard University Ashura, the commemoration of the tragic massacre of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet, and many of his family members and followers in the...

Myths of Sects and Sectarianism in Islam

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Within academia, much research has been completed on sectarianism and the Sunni-Shi'a split in Islam. But how confident are we regarding our theoretical understanding of confessional pluralism in Islam? More importantly, do we have accurate indigenous...

Shiʿi Islam: Mysticism, Law, Quran and Intrafaith Relations

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Speakers: Payam Mohseni, Director of the Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs, Harvard Divinity School Mohammad Sagha, Lecturer in the Modern Middle East, NELC Department, Harvard University Vinay Khetia, Academic Director Shia Research Institute Toronto...