The presentation of a sound interpretation of religion, stemming from a correct safeguarding of the prophetic teachings was at the heart of Imam Husayn’s struggle says....
Read More »The Rule of Azadari for Imam Hussain (as) according to Ayatollah Sistani
There is no doubt that the tragedy of Kerbala, when ascribed to the killers, is a criminal and terrible act. However when ascribed to Husain (A) himself, it represents a conscious confrontation and a...
Read More »Video: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Advice on Mourning in Muharram amid Coronavirus
The Shia prominent jurist, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei offers some advice for Imam Hussain (as) mourning on this Muharram during Coronavirus outbreak....
Read More »Ayatollah Khamenei Condoles Passing away of Diligent Scholar, Proponent of Islam and Shia
Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei issued a message of condolence for the passing of the diligent scholar and proponent of Islam and Shia...
Read More »Ayatollah Taskhiri Passes away at 76
Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri, representative of Tehran province in Iran’s Expediency Council and senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution passed away at the age of...
Read More »Normalization with Israel to Encourage more Israeli Aggression: Al-Aqsa Mosque Preacher
Former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem al-Quds, Sheikh Ekrima Sa'id Sabri, has denounced attempts by a number of Arab states to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, warning that such measures would encourage the Tel Aviv regime to further press ahead with its...
Read More »Was the Movement of Karbala a Political Struggle?
What is meant by this is whether the sacrifices of Imam al-Hussain (a) was a power struggle between two rival households, each seeking legitimacy and authority over the other. It is advanced by some, including Muslims, that Imam al-Hussain (a) sought leadership, and this was the...
Read More »Pakistan to Adopt Iran’s Shia Scholars Model for Muharram Ceremonies
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his people to follow Iran’s model for Muharram mourning ceremonies....
Read More »Statement of Imams and Leaders of the Shia Centers in England on Mourning Ceremonies of Imam Hussain (as)
Representatives of the Grand Ayatollahs (HA) and leaders of the Shia centers in England have issued a statement following the mourning ceremonies of the martyrdom of...
Read More »Significance of the Months of Muharram and Safar in Islam
The months of Muharram and Safar offer the yearly opportunity to commemorate the martyrdom of al‑Husayn ibn `Ali (A), the grandson of the Prophet (S) and the third Imam of the Shiite Muslims, at Karbala' on the tenth of....
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