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Learn more about Bing search results hereBritannicahttps://www.britannica.com/place/Iraq/The-ShiahIraq - Shiah, Sectarianism, Middle East | BritannicaThe Iraqi Shiʿah, like their coreligionists in Iran, follow the Twelver (Ithnā ʿAsharī) rite, and, despite the preeminence of Iran as a Shiʿi Islamic republic, Iraq has traditional…The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/the-shia-are-in-power-in-iraq-but-not-in-control-8523280.htmlThe Shia are in power in Iraq – but not in controlIraq is the first Arab country to be ruled by a Shia government since Saladin overthrew the Fatimids in Egypt in 1171. But Shia rule is deeply troubled, and Shia leaders have been …wikishia.nethttps://en.wikishia.net/view/IraqIraq - wikishiaIraq is important to Shi'a Muslims because of the holy shrines of six Shi'a Imams in Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiyya, and Samarra, as well as other significant places such as the Great …Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_IraqIslam in Iraq - WikipediaBaghdad also is home to two prominent Shia Imams in what is known as Kadhimiya, Iraq. The city of Karbala has substantial prominence in Shia Islam as a result of the Battle of Karb… - See more
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Shia Islam in Iraq (Arabic: الشيعة في العراق) has a history going back to the times of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first imam of Shia Islam and fourth caliph of Sunni Islam who moved the capital of the early caliphate from Medina to Kufa (or Najaf) two decades after the death of Muhammad. Shia Muslims are generally considered to … See more
7th to 10th centuries
After being named caliph in 657, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib established his capital at Kufa in present-day Iraq. The Battle of Karbala took … See moreIn 2003 the Shia Muslims population was estimated to make up around 55% of Iraq's population. The data on the religious affiliation of Iraq's … See more
• Momen, Moojan (1985). An Introduction to Shi'i Islam. Yale University Press. ISBN 0300035314.
• Nakash, … See more• Mukhtar al-Thaqafi (d. 687), a pro-Alid revolutionary in Kufa
• Abu Firas al-Hamdani
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- The Iraqi Shiʿah, like their coreligionists in Iran, follow the Twelver (Ithnā ʿAsharī) rite, and, despite the preeminence of Iran as a Shiʿi Islamic republic, Iraq has traditionally been the physical and spiritual centre of Shiʿism in the Islamic world. Shiʿism’s two most important holy cities, Najaf and Karbala, are located in southern Iraq, as i...
Islam in Iraq - Wikipedia
There are the two main types of Islam in Iraq: Shia Islam, which is practiced by about 55-60% of Muslims, and Sunni Islam, which is practiced by about 35-40%. [3] Baghdad, which was once the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a …
Iraq's unique place in the Sunni-Shia divide - Pew Research Center
Jun 18, 2014 · The ongoing and intensifying conflict in Iraq has fallen – at least in part – along sectarian lines, with the Sunni Muslim militant group ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) …
Religion in Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq's Muslims follow two distinct traditions, Shia and Sunni Islam. According to the CIA World Factbook, Iraq is approximately 95% to 98% Muslim, with approximately 55% Shia and 40% …
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Oct 27, 2022 · Empowerment and persistent failure transformed Shia-centric actors from champions of Shia rights into guardians of a hated status quo. …
Middle East | Who are the Iraqi Shia? - BBC News
Feb 17, 2005 · Shia Muslims were oppressed by Iraq's Baathist regime for more than 30 years and excluded from the highest ranks of power. They make up the majority of Iraq's population …
Iraq - wikishia
The Republic of Iraq (Arabic: جمهوریة العراق) is a Middle East country situated in the southwest of Asia. The majority of Iraqi people are Shi'a Muslims, mostly located in the south of this country.
The rise of a Shia Vatican in Iraq - Atlantic Council
Apr 14, 2023 · The rise of a Shia Vatican in Iraq. By Mehiyar Kathem. The way the past is used and managed can provide a unique insight into a country’s political trajectory. Since 2003, no one has seen their power and influence …
The Shia of Iraq and the South Asian Connection
Oct 26, 2008 · This article explores the Shia communities of Iraq and their deep South Asian connection, highlighting the enduring religious ties and cultural influence between these …
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