Twelver Shia - Part 5: A Living Tradition in a Changing World

In a world of shifting borders and new technologies, how does an ancient tradition remain alive? For Twelver Shia Muslims, the story is one of resilience, adaptation, and ongoing debate—a living faith that stretches from the shrine cities of Iran and Iraq to the suburbs of London and Toronto.Today, Twelver Shia Islam is a global tradition with national centers and diasporic communities. By the early two thousands and twenties, the largest populations lived in Iran and Iraq, where cities like Qom, Najaf, and Karbala function as spiritual and institutional hubs. But vibrant communities also exist in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, southern Pakistan, India, and throughout Europe and North America. Scholars estimate that Shia Muslims make up about ten to fifteen percent of the global Muslim population, with Twelvers as the largest group.Learn more at: https://thecreedarchive.com/creed/twelver-shia-islamThe Creed Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the world's living faiths and religious traditions.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecreedarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.