Shiite Islam offers Iranians a standard it views as just. Iran calls itself an Islamic republic. Many Iranians may appreciate ...

Ali would become the fourth caliph decades later, only to be murdered by an assassin with a poisoned sword in the mosque in Kufa in 661.

598: Ali, who will become the fourth caliph and the first Shiite Imam, is born. 610: The year Muslims cite as the beginning of Muhammad's mission and revelation of the Quran.

Durru Shehvar Sultan, daughter of the exiled Ottoman Caliph, grew up in France before marrying the eldest son of India’s ...

Ali Wong has made history. The comedian continued Beef’s awards sweep with television’s highest honor, winning the Emmy for best actress in a limited series. The win makes Wong the first woman ...

When Prophet Muhammad died, his son-in-law Imam Ali was not successful in becoming the leader of the Islamic community. He was killed in A.D. 661, which allowed his opponent Muawiya to become caliph.

Ali Wong Becomes First Asian Woman to Win an Emmy for a Lead Role The comedian’s ‘Beef’ sweep culminated with an Emmy for best actress in a limited series.

A sister of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said she had cut ties with her brother, calling him a despotic caliph who ignored the voice of Iranians, a sign that people near the top echelons of ...

Turkey and the ‘Photoshop’ deed The caliphate is a controversial issue in Turkey: it was abolished in 1924 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the nation, after the country became a republic.

Shaukat Ali’s repudiation of the movement is attributed to the hostility which it has aroused in leading Moslem circles. The Turkish Ambassador in London is stated to have made representations ...