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Ashura

One of the holiest days in Shi’a Islam: The day when the heavens rained blood. The deep emotion of being a loser but striving for justice, that’s what modern time Orientalists won’t understand. The unjust allegations of a ridiculous plot … Continue reading

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No Democracy

American/Iranian Hooman Majd is a busy traveler between East and West, apparently highly treasured in both realms. He is a prolific and, admittedly, most talented author/journalist/writer (probably sort of ‘journalism’ being only one of his many talents) who has been writing, … Continue reading

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Taking the Gloves Off

If there had been any doubt that the regime in Iran would eventually break down all opposition, today’s disturbing news tell a different story. The more or less silenced leaders of the ‘Green Movement’, Messrs Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, … Continue reading

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The Rioters’ Cleric

Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri has passed away yesterday at age 87. He died of a heart attack, or stroke, when sleeping in his bed at home. Hundred of thousands of mourners are right now gathering in Qom, where he … Continue reading

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Ya Husayn

Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib and his family left Madinah on the 4th of Rajab in the year 60 AH, and reached Makkah on the 4th of Shaban. They stayed there for some time, but they did not complete … Continue reading

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