The contagion of love and service: The tale of Rida and Murtada
The idea of service that flows from love is as important a part of the journey to Karbala as the destination.
Stories by Jalal Moughania
More than horses and camels in Iraq
Writer Jalal Moughania shares his journey to Karbala for Najaf changing hearts and minds as to who Muslims are
From Lebanon to Najaf: Pray for us there
Lebanon shares much history with France; now that history includes the fight against terrorism. As the writer journeys, he is asked to 'pray for us' when he gets there.
Starting my walk from Washington
BEIRUT, Nov. 20, 2015 —Working and traveling so much in the past few months, I had little time to prepare for the trip ahead. It wasn’t until about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the night before my travel overseas, did I get the chance to do some shopping. Comfortable, durable, high-endurance walking shoes. I needed those, of course. ...
Walk with me: From Detroit to Karbala
Next month millions will walk to Karbala. They walk to relive the memories of Hussain's sister Zeinab, the eyewitness survivor who would live to tell his story.
Lessons for Syria, Yemen, and Iraq from Lebanon’s civil war
Promoting nationalism and pride in national identity is a viable vehicle for peace and stability because it shifts the cultural construct away from sectarian strife.
America: Strong enough to engage
The United States can engage with hostile governments while supporting its traditional allies and promoting regional stability.
From the Iraqi battlefield to the diplomacy table
Iraq is key in regional stability. What takes place in Iraq directly or indirectly affects the entire region.
Iraqi leadership and the new ‘Iranian Empire’
Though Iran is a tactful partner in fighting the terrorist group, the Iraqi government must have a strategy for what comes after ISIS.
Iraq: Merely an age-old sectarian narrative?
The war in Iraq is not a sectarian one. It is the plight of a nation struggling to find itself in the midst of regional and global interests.