Visions

Visions is the online publication and multimedia platform for the Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs at Harvard Divinity School. It features the best analysis and commentary on the diverse aspects of Shi'ism on contemporary and historical issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.

For more information about the vision of Visions, see the Director's letter.

We welcome submissions and inquiries to Visions at globalshiism@gmail.com.

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1452 varas a Karbalá
Publicado originalmente el 12 de octubre, 2019 Arbaín marca el cuadragésimo día después de la tragedia de Karbalá. Durante siglos, los chiítas han protestado contra las opresiones y discriminaciones hacia la casa del Profeta en el día de Arbaín. Saddam...

Geopolitics in Iran and Iraq
In this series, the VISIONS blog will post excerpts from the Report on Engaging Sectarian De-Escalation based on the "Proceedings of the Symposium on Islam and Sectarian De-Escalation at the Harvard Kennedy School." Moderator José Antonio Sabadell...

Al-Ghadir: el manantial del chiísmo
El 18 de Dhu-l Hijja, los musulmanes chiítas de todo el mundo conmemoraron el Eid al-Ghadir, el día en que el Imam Alí ibn Abi Talib ㅡel primer imam chiítaㅡ fue abiertamente declarado por el Profeta Muhammad como su maula (o sucesor, de acuerdo con la...

Mohammad Sagha

Shi'a Muslim-Americans Were a Key Force in Joe Biden’s Victory
Shi'a Americans, a diverse community growing in presence & influence, made a noteworthy contribution to Joe Biden's victory, especially in the crucial swing-state of Michigan. President-elect Joseph Biden is at the cusp of assuming the highest political...

Religious Pluralism & Muslim Identity in the West & Islamic World
In this series, the VISIONS blog will post excerpts from the Report on Engaging Sectarian De-Escalation based on the "Proceedings of the Symposium on Islam and Sectarian De-Escalation at the Harvard Kennedy School." Moderator: Diana Eck Panelists: Wasif...