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Sunni Islam and Shia: The Ancient Schism. What’s the Difference?
Between 85 and 90 percent of the world’s Muslims follow Sunni Islam . It is the largest branch of that religion by far. The Arabic language refers ...
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Salafism: Living Islam Between Conservatorism and Contemporaneity
Salafism is considered the most conservative sect of Islam, with Saudi Arabia being the most prominent Salafi country. While Salafism in the 21st c...
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Iraqi Culture: From People to Practices
Modern-day Iraqi culture reflects its Mesopotamian roots as the world’s oldest advanced civilization. The population of Iraq practices a wide array...
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History of Algeria: The Transit Region of Europe and the Middle East
The history of Algeria can be tracked down to the time of Numidia or the army that rode horses. You may recall that they were called cavalry and th...
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Algeria: A History of Struggle and Independence
The state of Algeria is a relatively modern creation. It has a long history that connects the Ottoman Turks and the French empire. In this article,...
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Ahmed Ben Balla: Icon of Algerian Independence
Historians will tell you everything you need to know about Algeria’s first leader after its independence from French colonial rule, Ahmed Ben Balla...
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Iran's Religion: What Does a Shia Muslim Country Look Like?
Iran's religion is quite unique, considered that it is the only country in the world where Shia Islam is the official religion. Many Iranians have ...
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Palestine's History: A Country on the Crossroads of Faith
Palestine's history unveils an incredibly turbulent part of the historical and political side of the Middle East. Marked by perennial invasions and...
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Zaidi: A Look Into Its Meaning & Origins
Zaidi is a sect commonly found in Yemen. They have a unique set of beliefs that makes them the closest Shiite sect to Sunnis in terms of theology. ...
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Why Did the Phoenicians Establish Carthage and How Did Carthage Grow?
The Phoenicians established Carthage to serve as a trading post on the western Mediterranean. The strategic location of Carthage meant that all maj...
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Tunisia History: The Land of Emperors, Saints, and Mystics
Tunisia's history is long and rich, owing to the fact that the territory of modern-day Tunisia was home to many diverse cultures. The recorded hist...
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The Crusaders: Causes and Goals of the Medieval Holy Wars
The crusaders were at the forefront of the holy wars in medieval times. To become a crusader, one had to take a vow, proposed by Pope Urban II on a...