The major difference by which Shia Islam distinguishes itself from mainstream Islam is the belief that Ali was designated the immediate successor to the Caliphate upon the death of Muhammad, and that ...

Uh, isn't John McCain supposed to be the guy who knows who's what in terms of foreign policy, and specifically in the Middle East? So how it is exactly he thinks that Iran is arming al Qaeda? During a ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The religious differences that ...

Two countries that compete for the leadership of Islam, Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran, have used the sectarian divide to further their ambitions. How their rivalry is settled will likely shape the ...

It is a problem that has been following Muslims for more than 1,400 years. It started with the end of Prophet Muhammad's life. The question of who would succeed Muhammad started as a difference of ...

Can we please migrate the Godwined part of this thread to a new thread? It has no bearing on the original subject.