Shiʿism as Constitutional Fidelity, Not a Doctrine of Resistance
Fatima al-Zahra and the Unresolved Question of Succession Shiʿism did not originate as a movement of rebellion or resistance against authority. It emerged as a constitutional claim rooted in inheritance law, covenantal continuity, and lawful succession following the close of prophethood. The earliest Shiʿa sought recognition through legal argument, precedent, and claims to inheritance—not through […]
Aurangzeb’s Emerald: Qatar Royal Family Showcases World’s Largest Engraved Mughal Gem
DOHA/HYDERABAD (RAHNUMA) The world’s largest engraved emerald gemstone — known as The Mogul Mughal Emerald, weighing an astonishing 217.80 carats — once belonged to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir (r. 1658–1707). Dating back to 1695, this exquisite rectangular tablet of deep green emerald is inscribed in elegant naskh script with a benediction invoking blessings upon the […]
