Saturday, August 2, 2025

What Iran the Shi'a Believe

 What Iran the Shi'a believe

1. Specific Shi’a Hadith About the Mahdi’s Return and Signs

Key Hadith from Twelver Shi’a Tradition:

  • Appearance of the Mahdi:

    • The Mahdi will appear in Mecca, emerge from occultation, and be recognized as the rightful Imam and leader.

    • He will lead a just government, fill the world with justice after it has been filled with oppression.

  • Signs Preceding the Return:

    • Widespread injustice, chaos, and tyranny globally.

    • Natural disasters and societal corruption increase.

    • Wars and bloodshed intensify, especially in the Middle East.

    • The rise of false prophets and deceivers.

    • The call from the sky or divine announcements heralding his coming.

  • From the book of Bihar al-Anwar (Allama Majlisi), a key Shi’a source:

    "When the earth is full of oppression and tyranny, Allah will send the Mahdi, who will fill the earth with justice and equity as it was filled with injustice and oppression."

  • Mahdi’s Signs:

    • He will be supported by Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam), who descends to assist him.

    • The Mahdi will ride a white horse.

    • His army will march from the east.

    • His rule will last seven, nine, or nineteen years (varies by narration).


2. Biblical Passages Related to the Antichrist and End Times

Key Verses About the Antichrist:

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (NIV):

    "Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God."

  • 1 John 2:18:

    "Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come."

  • Revelation 13:1-10:

    • Describes a beast rising from the sea, empowered by the dragon (Satan), who deceives the world, wages war against the saints, and demands worship.

  • Daniel 7:7-8, 24-25:

    • A vision of a terrifying beast with ten horns, representing a kingdom or ruler opposing God’s people and persecuting them.


3. Historical and Modern Geopolitical Analysis Related to Prophecy Interpretations

Historical Context:

  • Iran:

    • Theocratic Shia state, often viewed in Christian prophecy interpretations as a significant player due to its anti-Israel stance and Mahdist beliefs.

    • Seen by some as part of a “Persian” bloc opposing Israel.

  • Iraq:

    • Historically Babylon; biblical prophecy often references Babylon as a center of evil or corruption.

    • Modern Iraq’s instability fuels speculation about its role in end-times scenarios.

  • Turkey:

    • Former Ottoman Empire, seen in some prophecies as the “King of the North” or a major power influencing the end times.

    • Its strategic location and political ambitions add to prophetic interpretations.

Modern Geopolitical Insights:

  • The Iran-Iraq-Turkey “triangle” is a focus for many prophecy scholars because:

    • Iran’s influence in the region and pursuit of nuclear capabilities raise tensions.

    • Iraq remains unstable with sectarian divides.

    • Turkey’s regional ambitions and leadership of Sunni Muslims provide geopolitical influence.

  • These countries have complex relationships with Israel, the West, and each other, shaping prophetic speculation.

  • Many scholars caution that while these nations fit some prophetic symbols, geopolitical realities are fluid and should not be oversimplified.

Why does the Khomanie hate the jews and Christians?

1. Religious and Ideological Factors

  • Opposition to “Zionism” and Israel:

    • Khomeini and the Islamic Republic distinguish sharply between Judaism as a religion and Zionism as a political movement.

    • He vehemently opposed Israel, viewing it as an illegitimate state occupying Muslim land, and often used anti-Zionist rhetoric.

    • This opposition often extended to Jews broadly in rhetoric, though official Iranian policy recognizes Jews as a religious minority with some protections.

  • View of Christianity and Western Influence:

    • Christianity, especially Western Christianity, is often associated by Khomeini with Western imperialism and cultural domination.

    • The U.S. and Western powers, seen as Christian-majority nations, were considered enemies of the Islamic Revolution.

    • Christianity is the true way to heaven. Jesus died for all mankind. No other religion did this. 


Summary Table

TopicDetails
Shi’a HadithMahdi returns amid chaos, rides white horse, supported by Jesus, rules with justice
Biblical AntichristLawless man opposing God, deceives nations, persecutor of saints, described in Revelation & Daniel
Geopolitical Prophecy

1. The Central Figures

AspectChristian Revelation (Bible)Shi’a Beliefs (Twelver Islam)
Key FigureJesus Christ returns to defeat evil and establish God’s kingdom. The Antichrist arises as a deceiver opposing God.The Twelfth Imam (Mahdi) returns as a messianic leader to bring justice and Islam’s true rule.
Role of AntagonistThe Antichrist (man of lawlessness) deceives many, persecutes saints, exalts himself above God.No exact “Antichrist” figure in Shi’a doctrine, but the Mahdi’s return involves defeating injustice and false rulers, sometimes linked to evil forces.
Supporting FigureJesus Christ (the Lamb) defeats the Antichrist.Jesus (Isa) returns to support the Mahdi and establish justice.

2. Signs and Events Leading to Their Coming

AspectRevelationShi’a Hadith
Widespread chaos & injusticeDescribed as tribulation, wars, plagues, persecution before Christ returns (Rev 6-9).Similar emphasis on widespread injustice, oppression, and chaos as signs before Mahdi’s appearance.
Deceiver/False ProphetThe Beast and False Prophet mislead many (Rev 13).Rise of false leaders and corrupt rulers as precursors to the Mahdi’s rule.
Divine interventionChrist returns visibly with power (Rev 19) to defeat evil.Mahdi emerges from occultation, riding a white horse, visibly leading an army.

3. The Nature of Their Rule

AspectRevelationShi’a Belief
KingdomChrist establishes a 1,000-year reign of peace and justice on earth (Millennium).Mahdi establishes a just Islamic government, filling the earth with equity after oppression.
JerusalemCentral place in end-times battles and Christ’s reign.Mahdi expected to rule from Jerusalem or Mecca; a symbolic seat of power.
Duration1,000 years (Rev 20).Varies; some traditions say Mahdi’s rule lasts 7, 9, or 19 years.

4. The Role of Jesus

AspectRevelationShi’a Belief
Jesus’ roleJesus is the divine Son of God, returns to judge and reign.Jesus (Isa) is a prophet, returns to assist the Mahdi against falsehood.

5. Differences in Theological Emphasis

AspectRevelationShi’a Belief
Nature of central figureJesus is God incarnate, second person of Trinity.Mahdi is a human Imam, divinely guided but not divine.
AntichristClearly defined figure of ultimate evil.No specific “Antichrist” figure; emphasis on corrupt rulers and injustice.
Eschatological focusFinal judgment, resurrection, eternal kingdom.Establishment of justice under Islamic law, before final Day of Judgment.

Summary

SimilaritiesDifferences
Both describe a future leader who will end injustice and establish peace.Christianity centers on Jesus Christ as divine Messiah; Shi’a Islam centers on Mahdi as a divinely guided Imam.
Both expect widespread chaos, false leaders, and deception before the return.Christianity has a clearly defined Antichrist figure; Shi’a Islam does not.
Both describe a visible, powerful return involving divine intervention.Duration and nature of reign differ in length and theological understanding.
Jerusalem plays a symbolic role in the final rule for both traditions.


Iran (Persia), Iraq (Babylon), Turkey (Ottoman) often linked to end-times powers but interpretations vary



Estimated Terror-Related Deaths by Islamist

 

📊 Total Estimated Terror-Related Deaths by Islamist Extremist Groups

  • Approximately 8,000 fatalities in 2023 from terrorism overall, with Islamist extremists responsible for the majority Africa Center+2Africa Center+2Institute Global+2.

  • In 2024, ISIS and affiliates alone caused about 1,805 deaths across 22 countries; combined deaths attributed to IS, al-Shabaab, JNIM, and TTP reached around 4,204—an 11% rise year-over-year i-AML+1PR Newswire+1.


📍 Regional Totals — Focus: Sahel & Africa


🔥 Notable Terrorist Incidents

Here are several high‑fatality Islamist extremist attacks from 2015–2023:


🧮 Rough Summary Numbers (2015–2024)

Region / GroupEstimated Deaths
Global Islamist-related~100,000+ (over 10 years, broad estimate)
Sahel region (2020–2023)~17,000–23,000
ISIS & Affiliates (2024)~1,800 deaths


⚖️ 1. Yazidis (Kurdish-speaking minority, Iraq & Syria, 2014–2017)

  • The Islamic State launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidis, including mass killings, sexual slavery, and forced conversions.

  • The UN estimates around 5,000 Yazidi deaths and over 10,800 abducted women/girls. The campaign displaced over half a million people Wikipedia+15ynetnews+15The Times of India+15Wikipedia.

2. Kurds in Syria — Kobane Massacre (June 2015)

3. Druze in Syria — Recent Sweida Violence (July 2025)

  • Massive intercommunal clashes in Sweida province between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin forces, with involvement of Syrian government forces.

  • Reported dead range: at least 1,013 killed (Syrian Network for Human Rights), and media estimates reaching 1,400–1,500 victims, mostly Druze civilians (including women, children)—executed or shot at close range The Guardian+15ynetnews+15The Times+15.

4. Alawites — Sectarian Killings (March 2025 and onwards)

  • New Sunni-led government affiliated militias targeted Alawite communities in coastal regions.

  • Estimates: over 1,300 Alawite civilians killed, including summary executions of entire families ctinsider.com+8RNS+8ynetnews+8Butler Eagle.

5. Hatla Massacre (June 2013)

  • Islamist opposition fighters (including Al‑Nusra Front) executed 30–60 villagers (primarily Shia) in eastern Syria. At least 30 civilians were killed Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.

6. Adra Massacre (December 2013)

  • Islamist rebel groups attacked Adra near Damascus, targeting minorities (Alawites, Druze, Christians, Ismailis), with 32–40 minority civilian deaths reported (government claims up to 80–100) Wikipedia.


🧮 Summary Table: Sect-Based Violence (Kurds, Yazidis, Druze, Alawites)

Group / IncidentApprox. Death TollContext
Yazidi genocide (2014–17)~5,000Islamic State genocide, mass abductions (Iraq/Syria)
Kobani (Kurds, June 2015)~223–233ISIL massacre of Kurdish civilians
Druze (Sweida violence, July 2025)1,000–1,400+Clashes with Bedouin, Druze militias, state forces
Alawites (Coastal massacres, 2025)~1,300Targeted by Sunni-aligned militias
Hatla massacre (Shia villagers)~30–60Opposition extremists in Deir ez‑Zor
Adra massacre (mixed minorities)~32–100Rebel groups targeting religious minorities

🕋 Why this Happens: Intra-Islam Sectarian Violence

  • These killings are not conflicts between different religions, but intra-Islamic sectarian violence:

    • Sunni extremist groups (e.g. ISIL, Al‑Nusra, HTS) targeted groups considered heretical: Yazidis, Druze, Alawites, Shia, among others.

    • Sectarian ideology often labels minorities (e.g. Shi’a, Druze) as apostates or infidels, justifying violence in extremist theology.

  • Not all victims are Muslims; some groups like Yazidis are non-Islamic but seen as heretical. Most of the violence was carried out by extremist factions within the broader Muslim milieu.


🔍 Key Takeaways

  1. Yazidis and Kurds suffered large-scale atrocities primarily at the hands of ISIL.

  2. Druze have recently endured the deadliest intra-Muslim massacres in Syria, with reports of up to ~1,400 killed.

  3. Alawites were targeted in retaliatory campaigns after Assad’s fall, with over 1,300 reported deaths.

  4. Smaller sectarian massacres (e.g., Hatla, Adra) also claimed dozens of lives among Muslim minorities.


If you’d like year-by-year breakdowns, data by group or subregion, or visualizations like casualty maps or charts, I can compile and provide those.

Related news on Druze sectarian violence in Syria

✡️ Jewish Fatalities (Killed by Muslim Perpetrators Since 1948)

  • Oujda & Jerada Riots (Morocco, June 1948): Muslim rioters killed 47 Jews across two towns in June 1948 Reddit+3TIME+3Reddit+3Wikipedia.

  • Beyond that incident, historically documented large-scale pogroms in Muslim-majority countries include events prior to 1948 (e.g. Tripolitania 1945), but few reliably recorded incidents post‑1948.

  • Overall, documented Jewish deaths at the hands of Muslim civilians or mobs since 1948 total dozens to perhaps a few hundred, but no centralized global tally is available post‑1950 Wikipedia.


✝️ Christian Deaths Attributed to Muslim-Perpetrated Violence (Worldwide, Since 1948)

🎯 Modern Estimates & Trends

  • Between 2005 and 2015, the Center for the Study of Global Christianity (Gordon-Conwell) estimated about 900,000 Christian martyrs—averaging ~90,000/year—but that includes major conflicts where the victims were often Muslims or others (e.g. DR Congo), not always targeted because they were Christian PowerMentor+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5.

  • Open Doors reports 11 Christians killed daily for their faith, totaling ~4,476 killed globally in 2024—most in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East pewresearch.org+15opendoors.org.za+15Wikipedia+15.

  • In Nigeria, Islamist extremist groups killed approximately 4,998 Christians in 2023, and since 2009 over 45,000 Christians have been killed by groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP globalchristianrelief.org+4genocidewatch.com+4New York Post+4.

📊 Summary Figures

  • Nigeria alone: ~53,000 Christian deaths (2009–2023) connected to Islamist groups Wikipediagenocidewatch.com.

  • Global total outside Nigeria: Conservative Open Doors estimate ~5,000/year (~25,000 over 5 years), likely tens of thousands since 1948 across Asia, Middle East, and Africa.

  • Combined, the global figure likely falls in the range of 100,000 to several hundred thousand Christian deaths attributed to Muslim extremist groups since 1948—especially in localized sectarian wars, ISIS campaigns, and militant violence theestherproject.comPowerMentorThe Spiritual Life.


📌 Comparison Table

GroupEstimated Deaths by Muslim-Perpetrated Violence Since 1948
JewsDozens to a few hundred; major event: 47 killed in Morocco (1948)
Christians


At least several tens of thousands; possibly over 100,000 globally, with Nigeria alone accounting for ~53,000 since 2009

⚰️ 1. Mass Killings & Political Executions under Khomeini (1979–1989)

  • Iranian Revolution (1978–79): Death estimates from the Shah’s crackdown vary widely. Most historians place fatalities between 532–2,781, while the regime claimed up to 60,000—likely exaggerated Reddit+9Wikipedia+9IranWire+9Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.

  • Early executions (1980–1985): After the revolution, the regime executed 8,000 to 9,500 political prisoners, officially recorded after brief trials Wikipedia.

  • 1988 Mass Executions: The regime ordered a wave of extrajudicial killings of political prisoners. Estimates range from 2,800 to 5,000, with some opposition groups claiming up to 30,000. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty support the lower figures around 5,000 WikipediaHuman Rights Watch.


🧾 2. Total Documented Executions Since 1979

Human rights NGOs such as Amnesty International, Iran Human Rights, and ECPM provide minimum verified counts per year, summing up large-scale execution practices since the revolution.

  • A compiled table (1979–2009) lists tens of thousands of executions, e.g. 800–1,000 in 1979, 8,000–9,500 in early 1980s, then varying annually in the hundreds to low thousands through the 1990s and 2000s Wikipedia+15iranrights.org+15ecpm.org+15.


📈 3. Recent Years (2021–2024): Surge in Executions

  • 2023: At least 853 executions, marking an 48% rise over the prior year, with many conducted for drug offenses—often disproportionately affecting minorities like the Baloch population iranhr.net+6TIME+6statista.com+6.

  • 2024: At minimum 901 to 975 executions, highest in at least 17 years. Over half were drug-related; dozens reportedly involved dissidents or political cases. Secret executions were common; many were unannounced Amnesty International.


🎯 Summary Estimates: Iranians Killed in State Executions (1979–2024)

PeriodApproximate Minimum Executions
1979–1985~10,000+ (revolution + early purges)
1988 Mass Killing~3,000–5,000 political prisoners
1986–2000Several thousand/year cumulatively
2000–2020Hundreds–low thousands annually
2021–2024~3,000 to 4,000+ combined recent years

While an exact aggregate is difficult, the confirmed executions since 1979 likely total at least tens of thousands, with significant spikes in early years and in recent crackdowns.


🔍 Additional Context

  • Iran–Iraq War casualties (~500,000) are not included here as they were external wartime losses, not state executions Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8The Sun+8Wikipedia.

  • Many executions occurred without transparency: shadow executions, secret trials, or unannounced hangings United4Iraniranhr.net.

  • Recent political unrest—especially post-2022 protests—has correlated with sharp execution rises and mass arrests (~30,000 arrests with hundreds executed as protest cases) fdd.org.


Major Sources of Muslim-on-Muslim Deaths Since Mid-20th Century

1. Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)

  • Over 500,000–1,000,000 deaths total, mostly Muslim soldiers and civilians, caused by two Muslim-majority countries.

  • Both Sunni and Shia Muslims killed, making it one of the deadliest intra-Muslim wars ever. (en.wikipedia.org)

2. Syrian Civil War (2011–present)

  • Death toll estimates: 600,000+

  • Mostly Muslims fighting other Muslim groups—regime forces (Alawite/Shia-affiliated), Sunni rebels, Islamist extremists (including ISIS), Kurds (majority Sunni). (syriancivilwarmap.com, un.org)

3. Yemen Civil War (2015–present)

  • Deaths estimated 150,000–250,000 (combat and civilian)

  • Conflict between Shia Houthi rebels and Sunni-led Saudi coalition, mostly Muslims killed by Muslims (unicef.org, humanrights.org)

4. Iraq War & Insurgency (2003–present)

5. Afghanistan Conflict (1979–2021)

  • Death toll around 1.5 million over decades of Soviet invasion, civil wars, Taliban, and US-led conflicts. Most victims are Muslims killed by other Muslims (watsoninstitute.org)

6. Sectarian Conflicts

  • Sunni–Shia violence across Pakistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, and other places kills thousands annually.

  • Examples:

    • Pakistan sectarian violence (2000–2020): >10,000 Shia killed by Sunni extremists (cfr.org),

    • Lebanon’s civil war (1975–1990): ~120,000 deaths (mostly Muslims) between rival militias,

    • Iraq sectarian violence (2006–2008): tens of thousands killed (en.wikipedia.org).


Rough Estimates of Total Muslim-on-Muslim Deaths Since 1948

Conflict / CauseEstimated Deaths (Muslims)
Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)500,000–1,000,000+
Syrian Civil War (2011–present)600,000+
Yemen Civil War (2015–present)150,000–250,000
Iraq War & Sectarian Violence (2003–present)300,000–500,000+
Afghanistan Conflict (1979–2021)1,000,000–1,500,000+
Sectarian violence (Pakistan, Lebanon, Bahrain, etc.)Tens of thousands annually; 50,000+ cumulatively
Other smaller conflicts & terror attacksUnknown but significant

Grand Total Estimate:

Between 3 million and 4 million Muslims killed by other Muslims worldwide since 1948, considering major wars, civil conflicts, and sectarian violence.


Don't let anyone fool you that Islam is a peaceful religion. It is a death cult. Mohammad killed to convert people.