The gold-domed mosque of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib — named after the slain cousin and son-in-law of Islam’s prophet Muhammad — has been revered by the world’s 120 million Shiite Muslims as a ...

Imam Ali was not only a man of one of the highest calibers, but he is a model and a guide for anyone who wishes to stride towards betterment. His empathy toward humanity knew no bounds.

That principle . . . became a part of the subconscious of Shi’ites.” A version of this article, which was edited on December 20, appears in the December 20 print edition under the title “Iraq’s ...

During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).

The Imam Ali's Society, one of the largest NGOs in the Islamic republic, was launched in 1999 by a group of students led by Meymandinejad at Tehran's Sharif University of Technology.

Pilgrims, traveling despite fears of sectarian attacks, reach out to touch the tomb of his half-brother, Imam al-Abbas. Submit a correction Send a letter to the editor Reprints & permissions ...