Imam Ali was not only a man of one of the highest calibers, but he is a model and a guide for anyone who wishes to stride towards betterment. His empathy toward humanity knew no bounds.

NAJAF, Iraq | The Imam Ali Mosque is considered the one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. The NewsHour recently visited the shrine during Ramadan and watched as crowds grew throughout the evening.

The gold-domed mosque of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib — named after the slain cousin and son-in-law of Islam’s prophet Muhammad — has been revered by the world’s 120 million Shiite Muslims as a ...

Father’s Day in Iran serves as a tribute to the fathers' sacrifices and promotes values of respect, love, and family unity inspired by Imam Ali’s exemplary fatherhood. The importance of a father’s ...

The site is considered auspicious, because it is next to the tomb of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law and the man Shiites believe to be his true heir.

A spandrel of the Darb-i Imam shrine in Isfahan, Iran (Courtesy Photo) February 28, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Two U.S. scientists who have studied the intricate and colorful designs adorning the walls of ...

image: Archway from the Darb-i Imam shrine, Isfahan, Iran (1453 C.E.), with two overlapping girih patterns. This image relates to an article titled "Decagonal and Quasi-Crystalline Tilings in ...