As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh!

Welcome to a community for Shi'a Muslims living in North America, as well as anyone interested in learning about Shi'a Islam in a North American context.

Whether you're a lifelong Shi'a, a convert, a student, or simply here to learn, we're glad you're here. Our goal is to build a respectful, knowledgeable, and welcoming community where members can discuss faith, fiqh, history, current events, community life, and the unique experiences of being Shi'a in America.

Please take a moment to read the community rules before posting. We ask everyone to engage with good character (akhlaq), treat one another with respect, and keep discussions civil and beneficial.

May Allah (SWT) bless this community, increase us in knowledge, unite our hearts upon truth, and make this a place of support and learning for all.

Welcome, and we're happy to have you with us!

👋 Introduce Yourself!

As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh!

Welcome to r/ShiaInAmerica! We'd love to get to know our community.

Feel free to introduce yourself by sharing as much or as little as you're comfortable with:

• 📍 What state or region are you from?
• 🕌 Which Shi'a tradition do you follow? (Twelver, Zaydi, Isma'ili, or another tradition)
• 🌎 Are you a lifelong Shi'a, a convert, or someone interested in learning more?
• 📚 What topics are you most interested in? (Fiqh, history, theology, current events, community life, Arabic, etc.)
• 🤝 What do you hope to find in this community?

Please remember to respect everyone's privacy. Do not share personal information such as your full name, address, workplace, or anything else that could identify you if you're not comfortable doing so.

We're excited to build a welcoming, knowledgeable, and respectful community together. Welcome, and we're glad you're here!

As-salāmu ʿalaykum!