The Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islamic Studies in 2024-25 at Duke University....
Read More »Int’l Conference on Jannat al-Baqi Held in Qom, Iran +Pics
An international conference titled “Baqi Cemetery, Burial Place of Imams and Companions” kicked off in the Iranian holy city of Qom on Thursday....
Read More »Take a Look at the Demolition of Jannat al-Baqi’ by House of Saud
According to historical reports, choosing al-Baqi' as the cemetery of Muslims was a decision of the Holy Prophet (s) in the first year after Hijra. Since then, the Prophet's (s) companions and many Muslims were buried in...
Read More »Grand Mutfi of Oman Praises Iran’s ‘True Promise Operation’
The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, praised the retaliatory military operation by Iran against the Israeli occupation....
Read More »Resistance: The Only Solution to Solve Gaza Crisis
Reports of the Zionist regime's atrocities in the Gaza Strip are aired nearly every day on news broadcasts. As a result, the Gaza crisis has become a frequent topic in news conferences, political analyses, and expert discussions....
Read More »Muslims around the World Celebrate Eid al-Fitr at End of Ramadan
Muslims in Iran and many other countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the conclusion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, after the new moon of the lunar month of Shawwal was sighted the previous night....
Read More »The Issue of Palestine Has Become the Primary Concern of Nations
Ayatollah Khamenei said that despite long-term Zionist control over the world's media and their efforts to prevent the transmission of the voice and message of Palestine, the issue of Palestine has become the primary concern of...
Read More »Eid al-Fitr; a Unique Festival Time of Joy for Muslims
Eid al-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to...
Read More »When Is the Right Time to Pay Zakāt al-Fiṭrah?
The time for paying Fitreyyah is from the Maghrib of the night of Eid al-Fitr until before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. If it is not possible to pay it at this time, it is...
Read More »Distribution of Zakāt al-Fiṭrah according to Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa
This type of Zakat should be set aside on the eve of Eid al-Fitr and be paid on the day itself, which marks the first day of the month of Shawwal. It may also be paid earlier to a delegated person/organization, who will take the appropriate steps to distribute it during the....
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