Deadly violence in Syria has once again spotlighted the Alawites, a secretive religious minority tied to Bashar al-Assad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 The Ismailis are a branch of Shia Islam, which itself is one of the two main sects of Islam (the other ...

Ghafouri, an activist of a branch of Shia Islam that rejects the Islamic Republic, has since been arrested, AFP reported citing several Iranian news outlets. The activist does not appear to have ...

Islam is the name of the religion, and its followers are known as Muslims. Muslims believe there is one true God, called Allah (the Arabic word for God). In Arabic the word Islam means 'submission ...