Despite the fact that there is a tradition in which the Holy Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) said, "My companions are like the stars of heaven, if you follow each one, you will be guided," why do you Curse some of...

On July 25, 1939, during the fire of World War II, a Swiss traveler named Alamayard together with his friend ride with a car through Afghanistan to Iran and, with a camera hidden under his clothes, recorded the first colored film from the shrine of Imam Rida (A.S)....

The truth of the matter is that Islam, particularly in accordance with the School of Ahl al-Bayt (Holy Progeny of the Prophet), commands obedience of its adherents to the laws and order of their home country. Failure to do so, conversely, can even be...

In this footage someone said to the Late Ayatollah Bahjat that I am going to go to Mashhad for Ziarah of Imam Ali Ibn Musa al-Rida (pbuh), in reply late Ayatollah Bahjat said to him Ziyara of Holy Shrine of Imam Rida (pbuh) maybe would be even better than Hajj...

The Association of Lebanon’s Muslim clerics is demanding the immediate release of jailed Nigerian Shia scholar and leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky whose health condition is...

It seeks contributions that will help provide a more comprehensive account of Muslim travel cultures and provide a greater understanding of the current debates associated with Muslim leisure behavior while travelling in the context of businesses, communities, destinations, and the...

Between 120 and 160 Pakistani Shias were 'detained' and reported 'missing' in the past several years. Many were taken away on their return from Iran, Iraq or Syria...

At a meeting with masters, scholars and intellectuals of Qom's seminary the Leader of the Revolution, while interpreting a statement, referred the audience to advice by the late Ayatollah...

In Minor Marriage in Early Islamic Law, Carolyn Baugh offers an in-depth exploration of 8th-13th century legal sources on the marriageability of prepubescents, focusing on such issues as maintenance, sexual readiness, consent, and a...

This book is a first step in a comprehensive attempt to contrast Hadith with the Qur`an in order to uncover some of the unjust practices by Muslims concerning women and gender issues...