Shi’a Discontent and Regional Dynamics in the Middle East
… doctrine. The powerful Wahhabi religious establishment considers Shi’i Islam a heresy, bans public celebration of Shi’i holidays, and limits construction of Shi’i mosques. Religious discrimination is accompanie…
This text analyzes the socio-political dynamics affecting Shi’a Muslims in the Middle East, highlighting their status in various countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Bahrain. While Hizbollah has estab