The book “Fasting in Ramadan: A Simple Guide To Ritual, Social & Spiritual Dimensions” is a collection of articles written and speeches given by ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the various dimensions and significance of the Holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during the month of Ramadhan is one of the …
Read More »Who Did Fast in Space for the First Time?
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is a Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon and was the first Malaysian to go into space. He was launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz TMA-11 with the Expedition 16 crew during holy month of Ramadan on October 10, 2007. Sheikh Muszaphar and three other finalists were selected …
Read More »Ahlulbayt World Assembly’s Statement on the 1st Anniversary of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s House Arrest
We are on the threshold of the first anniversary of the heinous crime of Al Khalifa regime - supported by the United States, British government, and Saudi regime - against hundreds of Bahraini citizens who had peacefully staged a...
Read More »Wisconsin Churches Wish Muslims a Blessed Ramadan by Printing 100 Signs
Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) have reached out to its Muslim neighbors in Madison with a greeting message to welcome the holy month of Ramadan...
Read More »Obligatory Qada and Kaffarah of Fasting
Fasting means that a person must, in order to do homage to Allah, from the time of Adhan for Fajr prayer up to Maghrib, avoid nine things which will be mentioned later. In some situations Qada or Kaffara or Both of...
Read More »My Child Is Becoming Baaligh, What Should I Do?
Sometimes when my daughter will have questions about her religious obligations, I feel like just saying, “You have to do it. That’s it.” But I have to sit back and realize that it takes time to understand and I am doing a...
Read More »Ramadan around the World in Pictures
Millions of Muslims observe fasting as Ramadan begins from Indonesia to the United States, Muslims around the world welcome the holy month of Ramadan. What follows are some photos of Muslims around the world observing the...
Read More »Fatwas regarding Women’s Issues in the Month of Ramadan
For fasting, women have some additional rules that apply to them due to issues such as pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and breast feeding. The following provides some insight into those matters that may be helpful when women are considering fasting in Ramadan and other months. Rules during pregnancy and breastfeeding A …
Read More »Enrolment Notice: Seminary Study Course at Al-Mortada School
Al-Mortada School in Najaf is announced the launch of its Shia Seminary Study Course from 15 Jul to 10 Aug 2018 for males only ages 16+. Lecturers from Howza of Najaf will deliver lectures in Quran, Jurisprudence, Theology, Ethics and...
Read More »Things which Makes a Fast Void according to Ayatollah Sistani’s Islamic Law
There are some things which makes a fast void and fast become invalid which includes Eating and drinking Sexual intercourse Masturbation (Istimna) which means self abuse, resulting in ejaculation Ascribing false things to...
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