Iranians are the proud spiritual descendants of King Cyrus the Great, the author of the first charter of human rights.  Some of Cyrus' children live in the patch of land called Iran.  The overwhelming majority — free humans with human beliefs — live in every country, city, and village of the earth.
These worldwide people, one and all, irrespective of nationality, color, or creed, are Iranians because they all adhere to the Cyrus Charter; they practice and defend its lofty tenets and transfer this precious treasure to the next generation. Islamic invasion Muhammad died and did not leave a written will (he was illiterate).  So his high-ranking disciples began scheming for leadership.  The Shias claim that Muhammad verbally indicated that Ali was to lead his Ummah.  Well, 90% of the Muslims say no, he did not, and the caliphate system was the way to go. Shortly after Muhammad's death, Ali was killed by some...(Read Full Post)