Top Iranian scholar denounced constant dishonesty of Saudi Arabia on Hajj and stressed Iran will perform Hajj only if the honor and security of pilgrims are maintained. Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, senior Shia jurisprudent, at the beginning of his weekly teaching session in Qom Mosque, criticized dishonesty of Saudi Arabia …
Read More »The 29th International Book Fair 4-14 May 2016
The 29th Tehran International Book Fair will be held on 4-14 May 2016 in a new Venue, Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition. Average 2,500 domestic and 600 foreign publishers participate in the landmark event. The foreign publishers substantially offer their materials in English or Arabic however titles in French, German, Chinese, …
Read More »Sheikh Zakzaky Still in Jail, Getting Better: Nigerian Cleric
Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheykh Ibrahim Zakzaky still remains in custody following his arrest, but his health is improving, a Nigerian cleric said. Hujjat-ul-Islam Mohammad al-Shuaib, who studies in Al-Mustafa International University, said a number of sheykh Zakzaky’s supporters have visited him in prison over the …
Read More »7th Global Islamic Marketing Conference, Morocco May 4-6
7th Global Islamic Marketing Conference, Morocco Casablanca May 4-6, 2016 in Arabic, English, Turkish and French The International Islamic Marketing Association in cooperation with UNIVERSITE MOHAMMED V SOUISSI | Diplôme des Etudes Supérieures de l’Université «DUS»| Pratiques Professionnelles et Juridiques de la Finance Islamique; Moroccan Society for Islamic Economics; Faculty of …
Read More »“Jafari Jurisprudence leaves no modern inquiries unanswered” A. Fazel
Scientific, jurisprudential and religious subjects hold a key status in medical and modern science. There are times when abundant crucial inquiries are presented in different branches of science, it must be noted that Shia Jurisprudence leaves no questions in these areas of science unanswered, therefore, all the present inquiries could …
Read More »Birth Anniversary of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad
Imam Jawad was born in Medina on 10th Rajab 195 A.H (Lunar year) 811 A.D., His name was ‘Muhammad’, Patronymic ‘Abu Jafar’ and his well-known appellatives were ‘Taqi and Jawad’. The Ninth Immaculate Holy Imam Name: Muhammad bin Ali. Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad. Patronymic: Abu Ja’fer. Father:Imam Ali Reza(A.S.) Mother: Sabika …
Read More »Enemies seek divisive plots among Muslims: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says causing division among Muslims and using terrorist groups against them are two major plots against Muslim nations. “Today, the enemies of Muslims are seeking to foment a massive plot to sow discord and division in the Muslim world on the one hand and use terrorist groups claiming …
Read More »Pakistani Shia, Sunni delegation examines Iraq’s peaceful coexistence between faiths
The International Media of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has invited a Pakistani delegation including Sunni scholars and journalists to examine the peaceful existence between the various sects in Iraq. The International Media of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has invited a Pakistani delegation including Sunni scholars and journalists to …
Read More »Practicing Islam in Cuba + Photos
The reasons for conversion in Cuba vary. Some people view Islam as ” more true or pure religion than others,”. Most of the images we see out of Cuba are similar — classic cars here, vibrantly colored buildings there. But Joan Alvado shows us something different. His photo series, “Cuban …
Read More »Conference: Islam and Peaceful Relations
The Center for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at the University of Coventry and the MBRN : ‘Islam and Peaceful Relations’ on 5th April in Coventry. The conference will explore the role religion can play in achieving more peaceful and just societies. Faith can be a driver of peace, reconciliation and …
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