Shiite

Who decides who can be in a dialogue?

Posted on September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 by Susan Kennel Harrison

Not long ago I was in a conversation where we were brainstorming about a potential dialogue when my Muslim colleague surprised me by saying “I heard that Dr W (name withheld) is a lesbian, so don’... Read More

Tea with Hezbollah

Posted on January 20, 2011January 28, 2011 by Ben DeVan

Last Thursday, the New York Times reported that the Shi'i military and political movement Hezbollah, which many would classify as terrorist, toppled the Lebanese government just six months after the d... Read More

“The Hajj Cries” – More Laughs Than Cries

Posted on November 19, 2010November 19, 2010 by Garfield Swaby

As I start to write this post on the night of Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Muslims in Mecca are currently completing the last stages of the rites of the Hajj or pilgrimage. Two days ago on Monday aft... Read More