Dating to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, the chain of beads that comprises a rosary is one of the most ...

This prayer of Ireland's patron saint has come down through the centuries and remains popular today and we think you'll agree it's more relevant than ever. St. Patrick's Breastplate is a ...

Wooden prayer beads are crafted with care, combining natural materials with expert detailing to create smooth and polished strands. Designed for both durability and aesthetics, each bead is shaped and ...

KYOTO—Kanbe Juzu Ten, a long-established manufacturer and wholesaler of Buddhist prayer beads in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, has begun offering “genderless beads” that can be used by both men and women. At ...

Tahajjud, a voluntary late-night prayer, holds deep significance for Muslims, particularly during the last ten nights, which are considered a time for seeking divine mercy and blessings.

(The Conversation) — Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, 2025, served as the religious leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world since being appointed as the 49th hereditary imam in 1957.

At a 5,000-year-old tomb in Spain, researchers found what is likely the largest known collection of beads ever discovered at a burial site Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Researchers estimate the ...

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Fast cars, yachts and racehorses are not the usual accoutrements of religious leaders, but they fitted the lifestyle of the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s 12 million Ismaili ...

With the news this morning of Pope Francis being in the hospital, we invite all of our readers to pray for the Holy Father. Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to ...

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has formally assumed his role as the new spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims community. The accession ceremony took place at the Diwan of the Ismaili ...