Islamopedia Online

Emily O'Dell Emily O'Dell Emily O'Dell Emily O'Dell Emily O'Dell
PREFACE

Islamopedia is a collection of rulings and religious opinions addressing the most debated topics of Islamic tradition today: gender, sexuality, non-Muslims, violence, secularism. In the near future, we will present scholarly analysis of and commentary on these rulings and opinions.

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Ayatollah Sistani's encourages participation in upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq:

Question: Parliamentary elections in Iraq are approaching, and some concerns are raised in Iraqi society about the usefulness of participating in the election. The last parliamentary election did not fulfill our people's expectations and many of parliament members and administrative officials were not fit to positions they were appointed to. ...

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Islamic Tradition in the News

Prominent European Muslim Leaders Call for Peace in Pakistan

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Islamic Tradition in the News

The Fiqh Council of North America Issues Fatwa Banning Airport Security Body Scanners

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Islamic Tradition in the News

Washington: Controversy Over Use of the Word "Terrorism" as Applied to IRS Bombing

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