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Episode 26: How Iran’s regime subverted Shia Islam - with Hussain Abdul-Hussain

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The Central Role of Shrines in Shia Islam

This chapter examines the importance of shrines in Shia Islam, emphasizing their central role in shaping Shia identity and history, particularly in Iraq and Iran. It contrasts these beliefs with Sunni perspectives and discusses historical tensions related to the Umayyad caliphate's legacy.

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