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Sunni literary responses to the spread of Shia ideology in Northern Nigeria
Studies in African Languages and Cultures, 2018 The infiltration of Shiism and subsequent increasing growth of the Shia community in Sunni dominated northern Nigeria, especially from the 1980s to date (2015), have generated ideological tension and anxiety.
Kabiru Haruna Isa
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Female Leadership in Shia Islam: Women on the Way from Mujtahid to Marja’
SocietiesMarja’ al-taqlid are Shia religious scholars of the highest level, something which takes decades to achieve. At present, most Shia scholars agree that women cannot be Marja’, i.e., create religious rulings for other people.
A. Tahiiev
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Preventing suicide with a new risk assessment tool [PDF]
, 2013 This article was originally published as 'Testing time for risk tool' in Occupational Health magazine, August 2013, pp. 20-22. Copyright @ 2013 Reed Business Information Ltd.Sussex Community NHS Trust has been trialling a suicide risk assessment tool ...
Richardson, A, Shia, N
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What Drives Anti-Shia Framing in Indonesia?
STUDIA ISLAMIKAAs a global phenomenon, the Anti-Shia movement in Indonesia is damaging the moderate characteristics of Indonesian Islam. Even though previous literature showed the role of state actors in Anti-Shia movement in Muslim-majority countries and uncovered ...
Zulkifli Zulkifli
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Minority within a Minority: Shia Community in Ukraine
International journal of islamic thoughts, 2021 Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe and there is a significant Muslim minority here, among which there are several Shia communities. Aspects of the life and activities of the Shia community in Ukraine are almost unexplored.
A. Tahiiev
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Power Transition and Pragmatic Adaptation: Iran's Strategic Approach to China, Russia and the GCC
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines how Iranian strategic thinkers conceptualise the country's ‘Look East’ policy (i.e., relations with China and Russia) and the GCC states. Using thematic qualitative content analysis of approximately 70 documents from Iranian state official, advisory and academic institutions (2015–2025), it reveals that Iran's eastward ...
Sara Bazoobandi
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MazahibThe issue of inheritance has always been a focal point in society, particularly when addressing the bilateral principle, which ensures property distribution to male and female heirs in Islamic law.
Elfia Elfia +3 more
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Endogenous opposition: Identity and ideology in Kuwaiti electoral politics
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract How do opposition elites succeed in authoritarian elections? Existing theories of authoritarian politics suggest a pivotal role for elections in enhancing the survival of incumbent dictators. Yet, in many contexts, opposition elites attract considerable support and constrain the policymaking authorities of these dictators.
Daniel L. Tavana
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Schisms: The Inherent Dangers of Religious Variance Within a Single Faith – An Analysis of Intra-State Conflict in the Modern World [PDF]
, 2017 This essay explores the relationship between religious variance within a single faith and the frequency of intra-state conflict. Specifically, an emphasis is placed on Sunni and Shia conflict within the overarching umbrella of Islam.
Hazen, Benjamin E.
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Choreography, controversy and child sex abuse: Theoretical reflections on a cultural criminological analysis of dance in a pop music video [PDF]
, 2017 This article was inspired by the controversy over claims of ‘pedophilia!!!!’ undertones and the ‘triggering’ of memories of childhood sexual abuse in some viewers by the dance performance featured in the music video for Sia’s ‘Elastic Heart’ (2015).
Adshead J +33 more
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