Content Type: Scholarly Perspective
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Length: Standard read (5-15min)
The Danger of Dreams: Marājiʿ Oppose Myth-Based Preaching on Shia Pulpits
Dreams are increasingly cited from Shia pulpits as evidence for beliefs, virtues, spiritual status, and even religious claims. Yet dreams remain personal experiences that cannot be verified or scrutinized. Elevating them beyond their proper place risks blurring the distinction between subjective experiences and the evidence-based foundations of religion. Read more →
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Length: Deep Dive (15-30min)
Is Current-day Twelver Shīʿism truly compromised by Ghuluww (Ideological Exaggeration)?
Many beliefs and claims regarded as ghuluww by early Imami scholars were strongly condemned by the Imams themselves. Yet over time, some of these ideas became increasingly accepted within Twelver thought. Tracing this historical shift invites a re-examination of whether certain contemporary beliefs remain faithful to the earliest teachings. Read more →