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Iran is a republic country situated in Central Eurasia and Western Asia with an estimated population of 76.9 million as of 2010. It is the 18th largest country in the world with a total land area of 1,648,195 sq km.

3,383 Questions

Is Iran civilized?

Of course yes,iran or persia is the one of the oldest civilizations.

How does Iran's theocratic government operate?

According to the law, the Majlis (Parliament) passes laws, the President signs them, and the Ayatollahs certify their complicity with Shari'a Law (Islamic Holy Law).

In reality, the Ayatollahs are more or less dictators and the Majlis and President follow their commands.

Who is the the Prime Minister of Iran?

Iran is no longer governed by a Prime Minister. The last Prime Minister of the last Iranian dynasty to be governed under this system was Mir Hossein Mousavi, who was Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 31 October 1981 to 3 August 1989.

Iran is now governed by a supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The Supreme Leader is the highest ranking political and religious authority of the nation, with more power than the President.

How Iranian pasport holder can visit Cancun?

You will need a tourist visa issued by the Mexican government. You can go to the Mexican embassy in Tehran to get that visa:

http://www.sre.gob.mx/acerca/directorio/embajadas/iran.htm

However, for what I know, there are no direct flights between Iran and Mexico, so you will probably switch flights in the US or Europe. Therefore I would recommend you to look for the requisites on the country or countries you will be visiting to reach Mexico.

Did the Assyrians Persians Babylonians Hebrews and Phoenicians all fight?

No, but the Assyrians, Persians, and Babylonians all oppressed and/or conquered the Hebrews.

(Note: there is a theory that the Phoenicians WEREthe ancient Hebrews).

How many Christians are in Iran?

There are roughly 300,000 Christians in Iran. While they have "official government protection" several major Iranian laws are skewed against Christians such as requiring that Christian schools are run by Muslims, that no Christian can have a senior government post, and that no Christian can openly proselytize or eat pork or wine in public.

What does the name Andrew mean in Persian?

Andrew was the son of queen Sara when "Hakhamaneshians" were ruling in Persia. The queen (Sara) 's son was Andrew

Andrew means warrior or "guerrier" (the french term for warrior)

What two nations loaned money to finance Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War?

The nations that loaned money to finance Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war were China, Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It is also believed that the US loaned $5.5 billion dollars to Saddam Hussein who then bought weapons with it. Many other nations provided military arms to Iraq without providing money.

How did the Islamic Regime recruit young boys for Iran's army?

During the Iran-Iraq War, religious and nationalistic sentiments blended with revolutionary idealism were strong in Iran. This led to a lot of young boys in their teens willing to join the army in fighting Saddam Hussein's Iraq. To be able to pass governmental minimum ages, these young boys often times changed their IDs to lower their year of birth.

Where to find Iranian public adjuster in Houston?

To find a Public Adjuster in Houston just do a search on your favorite search engine.

I do not know if there are any of Iranian citizenship or descent, however.

What is the best language to learn after English in different countries of the world?

Based upon likely economic importance and influence, Mandarin Chinese.

If you don't have a pretty acute sense of pitch, try Hindi

If you are thinking European languages... then Either French, which is still a staple in much of South East Asia as well as Europe...

Or Spanish- which is spoken all over the New World, and which gets you pretty much able to understand Italian and other latin languages.

Do Shia and Sunni have a effect on world stage?

Yes they have high population of world and high growth and gaining power in world.

Shia and Sunni have mostly same beliefs and both believe in fundamental beliefs of Islam. Today there is up to 260 sects in Islam that are in two main categories of shia and sunni.

the conflict of shia and sunni has been always amplified by world Imperialism to prevent Islam from gaining power.

Shia believes in Allah, prophet and all fundamentals of Islam.

Shia pray 5 times a day but usually do the 2, 3 and 4, 5 pray together and so may seem they do only 3 pray a day. there is some differences in details of pray like genuflect (for shia should be on a stone or part of earth and for sunni on carpet or floor ).

shia believe after death of prophet God selected the successive for prophet who is the political leader of Muslim community and people can not and does not the right to selected it.

Shia believes the Caliph (Representative of God in earth) is selected only by God and can not be selected by people because God said in Koran: "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority" (Quran 2:30) or "O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth" (Quran 38:26) also other verses.

Shia believes such verses means only God can select an Islamic political leader (Caliph).

In Shia Islam Caliphs after prophet are 12 Imams and all of them are the same and have no mistake and have the knowledge of everything (not absolute knowledge like knowledge of God) and they hear all sayings and even thinks of all humans after even after their death by permission of God and they are intermediates between God and human Shia Muslims always support them and forgive their lives for them.

Shia Muslims do not consider selection of Abubakr as Caliph by people valid because God did not select him. They believe God ordered prophet to declare people that Ali is selected as successor of prophet and prophet did this mission many times during his prophet-hood and mainly in Ghadir event after last Hajj of his life at a 3-4 hour speech in front of 120,000 Muslims at Ghadir in hot desert after 2 days stop of long caravan for gathering and 3 days after speech for congratulations and homage of Muslims to Ali. Islam at that time had high power in world and Some companions had high interest in leadership position after prophet. Muslims knew that it is the final Hajj of prophet (predicted by prophet) and were going along with prophet to hear what prophet says at end of his life. Shia believes Ghadir event is the most important event of Islam and is mentioned in Koran in many verses like "Today" (اليوم) in verse 5:3 of Quran is the day of Ghadir. Or Verse 5:67 (O Messenger! proclaim the (message) which hath been sent to thee from thy Lord. If thou didst not, thou wouldst not have fulfilled and proclaimed His mission. And Allah will defend thee from men (who mean mischief). For Allah guideth not those who reject Faith) is revealed at Ghadir day and is about declaring political leadership of Ali after prophet.

Both Sunni and Shia Muslims accept happening of Ghadir event But different interpret. Some Sunni writers tried to reject the event of Ghadir as declare of leadership of Ali and said at Ghadir prophet only wanted to say Ali is my friend and no one should bother him. Ali had 3 different missions to Yemen by prophet during 10 years and in 2 of them some companions of prophet had some conflicts with Ali and and prophet said some sayings about Ali to solve conflicts and some sunni writers have mixed stories of missions of Ali to Yemen with story of Ghadir to prove Ghadir event is not about Leadership of Ali and is not important.

Shia scholars believe some Sunni writers have changed and deviated historical evidences about political leadership of Ali in old historical books and republished them to destroy evidences of leadership of Ali from old Sunni books.

The famous Shia book Al-Ghadir (الغدير) by Allameh Amini is a collection of evidences and proofs for Ghadir Events written after referring to 100,000 Sunni books and full reading of 10,000 sunny books. Allameh Amini is a famous Shia scholar and spent 40 years of his life in travelling to access original old Sunni books in libraries in different countries to write this 20 volume book only from Sunni books and not using any Shia book. Some Sunni scholars tried to reply this book but then said if we want to reply this book we should first destroy all books of ourselves.

Shia doctrine have root in Karbala tragedy. When tragedy of Karbala happened most of Iranians understood there is two different kinds of Islam and after happening of Karbala tragedy most of Iranians became followers of "Ahl al-Bayt" and forgive their lives for them like what they did in Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War. Shia Muslims have at least 120,000 Hadith (saying) from The Fourteen Infallibles that is the base of Shia Islam along with Quran. Shia believes according to " Hadith of the two weighty things" The Fourteen Infallibles are the only valid interpreters of Quran and sayings of them are from God because they are Representative of God in earth and they do not say anything from themselves. Shia believes 12th of them (Mahdi) is alive and because people have killed all 11 Imams before him, he is in hide like Jesus and will come out of hide toghether with Jesus when people become ready and want to accept his leadership. All 11 Imams have been killed and during their life thy all have been in prison or under hard control of government to not have any political action. They never had enough serious followers to can get political power. Among them only the sixth Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq was relatively free in his life to have only scientific activities (but banned from any political action) and so only he is known in west because he established university and had students from all over the world. Westerns know him as a polymath: an astronomer, alchemist, Imam, Islamic scholar, Islamic theologian, writer, philosopher, physician, physicist and scientist. He was also the teacher of the famous chemist, Jābir ibn Hayyān (Geber), and of Abū Ḥanīfa, the founder of the Hanafi school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence. He never wanted be a famous man and only shared his knowledge with who wanted to learn. Some researchers consider his teachings the root cause of renaissance.

Sunni Muslims also accept Mahdi and his worldwide leadership as Caliph of God in earth at end of world. There is a famous Hadith from prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that Mahdi at hide is like sun behind cloud, he is hidden from people but people receive his benefits. Shia Muslims say some faithful believers have connection with Mahdi and use his knowledge. Shia Muslims believe that it is proved at least 1000 persons have had connection and talk with Mahdi during his hide period but Any one having relation with Mahdi keep it and does not declare it in public until is alive.

What do Iranian men wear?

They wear what the westerners wear: pants, dress shirts, jeans, t-shirts, shoes, socks, coats, ...

Who rebuilt Esfahan?

Isfahan, The Land of Incredibles Beauty, In Isfahan you'll access to Glorious sites to which Combinations of History and Beauties are gathered, Isfahan Built was Built at the very early of 16th Century When Shah Abaas Declared Himself as Kings of Safavid Dynasty and Choose This Beauty as His Capital, The Great Architecture of Isfahan was Sheikh Bahai The Man Who Designed Isfahan History and Isfahan was Known as the Half of the worlf when French Tourist Described Here as that, http://www.irtouring.com is a site to which you can Know More about all Iran cities as well as Isfahan and Shiraz and Yazd Kerman and All the Major Sites

MR valian IRANIAN minister of agriculture?

His Excellency Mr. Valian was indeed the brilliant minister of agriculture of Iran in the 70's under the stewardship of late prime minister Ami Abbas Hoveyda. He later wasnominated as the governor of the province of Khorasan and administrator of the foundation of "Godseh Razavi" by His Imperial Majesty Shahanshah Aryamehr of Iran. His academic background was an in agriculture engineering. He worked tirelessly in massively improving water distribution and revolutionized the production methods in Iranian agriculture. He leveraged on Iran's newly found mechanical production capacity in tractor and combine production to help multiply by many folds food output in his country. May he rest in peace. One day Iran and Iranians will recognize his achievements for his country.

Did women go to college in Iran?

Women in Iran in the fields of study that is useful for them.

Why should the us impose sanctions on Iran because of Israel?

The question fails to accurately balance the reasons for the US-imposed sanctions on Iran. Iran's policy vis-a-vis Israel is only one of a number of issues that have led to these sanctions. There are three major reasons that the US has pursued sanctions against Iran: (1) Iran's Nuclear Ambitions, (2) Iran's Numerous Human Rights Violations, (3) Particular Political Grievances Between Western Countries and Iran, of which Israel is only one of several.

(1) Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
While Iran has the right to have a program to produce nuclear energy in accordance with IAEA guidelines and oversight. However, Iran has repeatedly prevented IAEA inspectors from visiting sites where nuclear weapons are rumored to be in production. As a result, the United States and most European states are very distrustful that Iran is engaging in a peaceful nuclear energy production program and believe that Iran intends to create nuclear weapons. The United States also categorically opposes Iran having a nuclear weapon given that Iran has expressed militancy towards and supported/founded militant groups that act throughout the Middle East. If Iran embraces a more moderate regime and makes clear that they are willing to work within IAEA parameters, Iran should not have a problem with its nuclear program.

(2) Iran's Numerous Human Rights Violations
Iran is well-known for being a country which violates fundamental human freedoms and is quite proud for doing so. For example, Iran is a prominent signatory to the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights which is a document that repudiates the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and asserts that men are superior to women, that Muslims are superior to Non-Muslims, and that Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly should be curtailed in cases where the religion of Islam (broadly interpreted) is concerned. Iran's government persecutes minority religions, such as Sunni Islam, Baha'i, Yarsan, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. Political protests, such as the Green Revolution of 2009 have been met with violence from the Basij (Iran's military) and political expression contrary to the regime's interest has resulted in suppression and jail terms. Political parties with views contrary to the ruling regime are also repressed. Women's Rights, in terms of freedom of dress and interaction with men are also limited. Additionally, the Supreme Council of Ayatollahs (the most powerful branch of the Iranian government) is effectively forbidden for women since women are forbidden by Shiite Islam from becoming Ayatollahs.

(3) Particular Political Grievances Between Western Countries and Iran.
There are several grievances between Iran and Western countries, particularly Iran and the United States. Some of those grievances include:

  1. The Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1979
  2. Iran's financial support of Islamist groups that attacked US and French forces in the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing
  3. Iran's continual monetary and political support to the end of eliminating Israel
  4. Iran's antagonism towards the Arab Gulf countries, which are also US allies
  5. Iran's support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Jihad -- all recognized terrorist organizations by the United States
  6. Iran's use of the al-Quds Expeditionary forces to attack Coalition Troops (killing a number of Americans, especially with IEDs) during the Iraq War.

Is the Iranian president a freemason?

He is almost certainly not a Mason.

Freemasonry was declared a crime in Iran in 1979. The government raided lodges and the captured membership rosters were used by the Islamic Republic to persecute hundreds of Iranian Masons whose names appeared on the list. Iranian Masons were executed, imprisoned, and removed from positions in the government.

What are human interactions in Iran?

Some human interactions are lie food and water or oil ;)

Which European capital is named after the capital of Iran?

No European capital is named after the capital of Iran, Tehran.

By what routes did the Persians choose to attack Greece?

From Gallipoli through Thrace, Macedonia and Thessaly into mainland Greece.

Where was the Safavid Empire?

its either India, Antatolia or Iran? hope this helps?