Shia Islam

Concept

One of the two main branches of Islam, which is the majority religion in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. It is discussed in contrast to Sunni Islam and its historical evolution in Iran.

Mentioned in 3 videos

Videos Mentioning Shia Islam

Game Theory #11: The Law of Escalation

Game Theory #11: The Law of Escalation

Predictive History

A major sect of Islam, contrasted with Sunni Islam; Iran adheres to Shia Islam, while Saudi Arabia is Sunni, contributing to their mutual animosity.

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a sectarian division within Islam, contrasted with Sunni Islam, in the context of potential Arab solidarity with Israel against Iran.

Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334

Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334

Lex Fridman

One of the two main branches of Islam, which is the majority religion in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. It is discussed in contrast to Sunni Islam and its historical evolution in Iran.