1. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – Sunni Salafi-jihadist, linked to al-Qaeda.
2. Free Syrian Army (FSA) & Turkish-backed factions (SNA) – Sunni, backed by Türkiye.
3. ISIS (Islamic State in Syria) – Sunni Salafi-jihadist, globally unapologetic.
4. Ahrar al-Sham – Sunni Salafi-jihadist, former ally of HTS.
5. Jaish al-Islam – Sunni Islamist, Salafi-influenced.
6. Failaq al-Sham – Sunni Islamist, Türkiye-aligned.
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1. Syrian Government Forces (SAA) – Alawite-dominated (a sect of Shia Islam).
2. Hezbollah (Lebanon) – Shia, backed by the Islamic regime.
3. IRGC-backed militias – Shia fighters from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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Russia Allies:
Syrian Government Forces (SAA)
Hezbollah (indirectly, as part of the pro-Assad coalition)
IRGC-backed militias (also part of the pro-Assad coalition)
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Opposes:
Sunni Islamist groups, including HTS, ISIS, and Turkish-backed factions.
Occasionally clashes diplomatically with Türkiye, though they coordinate on certain areas like northern Syria.
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Shia Alliances:
Syrian Government Forces, Hezbollah, IRGC-backed militias, and Russia are allied under a pro-Assad, anti-opposition coalition.
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Sunni Alliances:
FSA, Turkish-backed factions, and Failaq al-Sham are allied under Türkiye’s leadership.
HTS and Ahrar al-Sham have cooperated but often clash.
ISIS is isolated, fighting both Sunni and Shia groups.
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Russia and Türkiye:
Uneasy coordination but conflicting interests (e.g., Türkiye opposes Assad, whom Russia supports).
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Iran's daughter, a Lawyer in diaspora speaks About The Jewish Mirjam and Her Son Yashua Later renamed Jesus In Greek by his non Jewish fallowers
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Jack worships a donkey as his god , he worships nobody else , is he a monotheist?
Anonymous Quiz
63%
Yes
37%
No
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The Iranian Magi: Saving the Most Famous Jew of All Time
When we think of the birth of Jesus, our minds often drift to the stable in Bethlehem, the shepherds, and the star of wonder. Yet, one of the most overlooked and profoundly significant elements of the story is the arrival of the Magi, the Zoroastrian priests from ancient Iran (modern-day Iran). These weren’t just wise men—they were scholars, scientists, and spiritual leaders who bridged the ancient worlds of Iran and Israel. In an extraordinary twist of history, their journey saved not only the life of the infant Messiah but also strengthened the sacred bond between Iranians and Jews.
The term "Magi" has its roots in Old Persian maguš and its Pahlavi derivative magus, referring to the Zoroastrian priestly class renowned for their knowledge of astrology, medicine, and philosophy. As Zoroastrianism spread, the term entered other cultures. By the time of the Gospel of Matthew, the word had been adopted into Greek as magoi (μάγοι) and later into Latin as magi by the Romans. This linguistic journey underscores the Iranian origins of the Magi in the Nativity story and their role as custodians of divine knowledge.
In the Gospel of Matthew, we read: "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem" (Matthew 2:1). The Magi were not merely wise men; they were religious leaders, interpreters of the stars, and seekers of divine truth. Their Zoroastrian background, coupled with their celestial sciences, led them to recognize the miraculous star marking the birth of a king unlike any other.
The role of the Magi has been almost entirely overlooked in Christian theology, which is shocking given its profound implications. Had the Magi been Roman philosophers or priests, an entire theological tradition might have been devoted to their role. Yet, because they were Iranians—outsiders to the Roman-dominated early church—their contribution has been diminished and even distorted. Modern traditions in America, for instance, often portray the Magi as a white man, a black man, and an ambiguously brown man, erasing their true identity as Iranian Zoroastrian priests.
The Magi’s journey was no small feat. Deeply learned in celestial sciences, they saw something miraculous in the heavens: a star bright and unmistakable, signaling the birth of a king like no other. Compelled by this divine sign, they embarked on a perilous journey, crossing deserts and mountains to honor the newborn King of the Jews.
Their arrival in Jerusalem caused a stir. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matthew 2:2), they asked. These words reached the ears of Herod the Great, an Edomite-Arab ruler installed by Rome, known for his cruelty and paranoia. Herod pretended to join their mission, urging them to report back once they found the child so he could "worship him" too. In truth, he sought to destroy this child, seeing him as a threat to his rule.
The Magi were not merely passive participants. When they found the infant Jesus in Bethlehem, they bowed in reverence, presenting their gifts: gold for a king, frankincense for divine worship, and myrrh, a symbol of mortality. But their role didn’t end there. Through divine intervention, they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod. Taking a different route home, they thwarted his plans and saved the infant Messiah from a brutal death (Matthew 2:12).
When we think of the birth of Jesus, our minds often drift to the stable in Bethlehem, the shepherds, and the star of wonder. Yet, one of the most overlooked and profoundly significant elements of the story is the arrival of the Magi, the Zoroastrian priests from ancient Iran (modern-day Iran). These weren’t just wise men—they were scholars, scientists, and spiritual leaders who bridged the ancient worlds of Iran and Israel. In an extraordinary twist of history, their journey saved not only the life of the infant Messiah but also strengthened the sacred bond between Iranians and Jews.
The term "Magi" has its roots in Old Persian maguš and its Pahlavi derivative magus, referring to the Zoroastrian priestly class renowned for their knowledge of astrology, medicine, and philosophy. As Zoroastrianism spread, the term entered other cultures. By the time of the Gospel of Matthew, the word had been adopted into Greek as magoi (μάγοι) and later into Latin as magi by the Romans. This linguistic journey underscores the Iranian origins of the Magi in the Nativity story and their role as custodians of divine knowledge.
In the Gospel of Matthew, we read: "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem" (Matthew 2:1). The Magi were not merely wise men; they were religious leaders, interpreters of the stars, and seekers of divine truth. Their Zoroastrian background, coupled with their celestial sciences, led them to recognize the miraculous star marking the birth of a king unlike any other.
The role of the Magi has been almost entirely overlooked in Christian theology, which is shocking given its profound implications. Had the Magi been Roman philosophers or priests, an entire theological tradition might have been devoted to their role. Yet, because they were Iranians—outsiders to the Roman-dominated early church—their contribution has been diminished and even distorted. Modern traditions in America, for instance, often portray the Magi as a white man, a black man, and an ambiguously brown man, erasing their true identity as Iranian Zoroastrian priests.
The Magi’s journey was no small feat. Deeply learned in celestial sciences, they saw something miraculous in the heavens: a star bright and unmistakable, signaling the birth of a king like no other. Compelled by this divine sign, they embarked on a perilous journey, crossing deserts and mountains to honor the newborn King of the Jews.
Their arrival in Jerusalem caused a stir. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matthew 2:2), they asked. These words reached the ears of Herod the Great, an Edomite-Arab ruler installed by Rome, known for his cruelty and paranoia. Herod pretended to join their mission, urging them to report back once they found the child so he could "worship him" too. In truth, he sought to destroy this child, seeing him as a threat to his rule.
The Magi were not merely passive participants. When they found the infant Jesus in Bethlehem, they bowed in reverence, presenting their gifts: gold for a king, frankincense for divine worship, and myrrh, a symbol of mortality. But their role didn’t end there. Through divine intervention, they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod. Taking a different route home, they thwarted his plans and saved the infant Messiah from a brutal death (Matthew 2:12).
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This wasn’t the first time Iranians played a pivotal role in Jewish history. Centuries earlier, Cyrus the Great (Korosh), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, liberated the Jews from Babylonian captivity and allowed them to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. Isaiah 45:1 declares: “Thus says the Lord to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—To subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings.” Once again, during the time of Christ, Iranians stepped into history to protect and honor the Jewish Messiah, uniting the destinies of two ancient peoples.
What makes this bond even more extraordinary is its endurance throughout history. This alliance didn’t end with Cyrus or the Magi. During the reign of Khosrow II, Iranians and Jews collaborated against the Byzantine Empire. And now, in the modern era, amid a world increasingly hostile to Zionism, Iranian Zionism has resurged, both within Iran and among its diaspora. Despite relentless efforts by the Islamic regime to indoctrinate hatred against Jews, many Iranians have rediscovered their history and their cultural and biblical bonds with Israel.
This alliance is not accidental. It is a divine thread woven throughout history, from Cyrus’s liberation of the Jews to the Magi’s reverent journey to Bethlehem, and now to modern Iranians standing with Israel. It is a bond that has withstood the test of time, uniting two peoples in their shared destiny.
Let us celebrate this miraculous story, one that ties together ancient Iran and Israel, Zoroastrian priests and Jewish shepherds, and a star that illuminated the way for humanity’s greatest hope.
What makes this bond even more extraordinary is its endurance throughout history. This alliance didn’t end with Cyrus or the Magi. During the reign of Khosrow II, Iranians and Jews collaborated against the Byzantine Empire. And now, in the modern era, amid a world increasingly hostile to Zionism, Iranian Zionism has resurged, both within Iran and among its diaspora. Despite relentless efforts by the Islamic regime to indoctrinate hatred against Jews, many Iranians have rediscovered their history and their cultural and biblical bonds with Israel.
This alliance is not accidental. It is a divine thread woven throughout history, from Cyrus’s liberation of the Jews to the Magi’s reverent journey to Bethlehem, and now to modern Iranians standing with Israel. It is a bond that has withstood the test of time, uniting two peoples in their shared destiny.
Let us celebrate this miraculous story, one that ties together ancient Iran and Israel, Zoroastrian priests and Jewish shepherds, and a star that illuminated the way for humanity’s greatest hope.
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Are the Isa of the Qur'an and the Jesus from the Bible the same?
Anonymous Poll
9%
I'm a Muslim: yes
2%
I'm a Muslim: no
6%
I'm a non-Muslim: yes
83%
I'm a non-Muslim: no
> be a Muslim and ask a question why the original manuscripts of the Bible weren't preserved
> hear that Christians were persecuted and the documents were either destroyed or whithered due to old age (2000 years)
> accuse God that he wasn't able to preserve them.
> can't answer why the "original uthmanic manuscripts" were lost.
> hear that Christians were persecuted and the documents were either destroyed or whithered due to old age (2000 years)
> accuse God that he wasn't able to preserve them.
> can't answer why the "original uthmanic manuscripts" were lost.