Religious Authority

Religious Reference Dealers

Today, we see that the turbaned man in Iraq has held multiple positions. The turbaned men have become political party leaders, heads of parliamentary blocs, and electoral list officials. He is now in charge of supervising the formation of the government booth, leading the army, developing economic plans, establishing school curricula, and speaking on security, …

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Visiting Shrines During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Dangerous Intersection of Faith and Ignorance

The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most significant global health crises in modern history. As the virus spread across the globe, nations implemented measures to control its transmission, including widespread lockdowns, social distancing, and restrictions on gatherings. However, in certain parts of the world, including Iraq, a deeply religious country, the response to …

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Al-Sadr at Soleimani’s Funeral Tables

Author: Arkan Radeef / Translated by Shermeen Yousif The evil of two-faced people becomes one, and the others become another source of evil; Muqtada Al-Sadr with those demonstrators saying Iran should be out…out, while with them he is the best student, a submissive diligent beggar who performs the Iranians duties, begging at the funeral tables …

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Corruption is Ravaging the Land of Iraq

Iraq was ranked 162nd out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s 2019 Anti-Corruption Index, underscoring the deep-rooted corruption in both Iraq and the Kurdistan region. Over 1,000 individuals have been killed or wounded in anti-government protests across Baghdad and southern provinces, reflecting widespread frustration with a government plagued by corruption. The wealth of Iraq, including …

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Dangers associated with political religiosity

According to Ibn Rushd (Averroes), trade in religions is the most profitable trade in societies where ignorance is widespread. If you want to control an ignorant person, you must cover all falsehood with a religious cover, which is exactly what is happening today in Iraq. The religious authorities in Najaf and Qom, as well as …

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