A Sunni Community Thrives in Shia Iran

from Perspectives: Iran Past and Present · host Dr. Shivan Mahendrarajah

Shivan Mahendrarajah’s book, The Sufi Saint of Jam: History, Religion, and Politics of a Sunni Shrine in Shi‘i Iran (Cambridge University Press, 2021) explores the history, religion, politics, and architecture of Ahmad-i-Jam’s shrine, located in eastern Iran. Sunni shrine and community have thrived for over 900 years. This is of particular relevance given prevailing assumptions about Iran’s … Continue reading A Sunni Community Thrives in Shia Iran →

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