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Shia Islam

Second-most populous Islamic denomination

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Feb 6, 2026

majority of Kurdish Muslims are not religiously observant

Available polling and scholarly reporting show are overwhelmingly Muslim in identity across the region, but significant evidence points to diluted observance for many — with recent surveys finding a g...

Feb 4, 2026

What is the doctrine of abrogation (naskh) in Qur'anic interpretation and how has it affected rulings on war?

The doctrine of abrogation () holds that some or texts may be superseded or modified by later revelations, a concept discussed and contested across . Debate about naskh has focused especially on wheth...

Nov 30, 2025

Are there political or social tensions between Shia and Sunni communities in the UK today?

Tensions between Sunni and Shia communities in the UK have surfaced repeatedly in reporting and local incidents — from mosque graffiti and campus disputes to organised demonstrations and online abuse ...

Nov 15, 2025

What do comparative religion scholars say about Islamic claims of finality and prophetic uniqueness?

Comparative religion scholars and historians trace the Islamic doctrine of Muhammad as "Seal of the Prophets" (khatam an‑nabiyyīn) as a doctrine that became dominant early but was debated in nuance: s...

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