Ayatollah Nasir Makarim Shirazi, one of the Shia religious authorities sent a condolence message over the passing of the Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi.
Read More »A Review of Jesus Christ’s Moral Teachings by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
One of the purposes behind sending divine Messengers has been the teaching of moral values. This is because the ultimate goal of all the prophets has been the moral training of mankind in a way that they would observe moral values in....
Read More »Key Elements of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) Wilāyah from the Perspective of Ayatollah Makarim Shirazi
The issue of Wilāyah is one of the most important of precepts. The reason behind its importance can be found in a statement made by Imam Ali (ʿa) where he said that Wilāyah guarantees the implementation of other...
Read More »Key Characteristics in the Life of the Lady Masoumah
The lofty rank of the Lady Maʿṣūmah in the world of the Unseen is not only because of her being the child of Imam Mūsā ibn Jaʿfar (ʿa) and the sister of Imam al-Riḍā (ʿa); it is also related to her own characteristics and....
Read More »Philosophy behind Hijab on Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi’s Views
Hijab is one of the indispensable parts of the Islamic Law which has its roots in human emotions, reason, and intellect; it is also closely related to the realities of human life Therefore, if people consider the philosophy behind the legislation of Hijab and...
Read More »The Events of the Day of Arbaʿin as Narrated by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
It is customary of the Shiʻa tradition to mourn for Imam Husayn (‘a) until the fortieth day after his martyrdom; moreover, since the final days of the month of Safar marks the martyrdom anniversary of a number of the....
Read More »The Strategic Characteristics of the Yearly Arbaeen Processions by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
Indeed, the ceremonies held on Arbaeen are one of the noblest traditions of the religion of Islam. These ceremonies have deep roots within the religion itself and they were handed down to....
Read More »Analyzing the Existential Philosophy of ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā from the Perspective of Āyatollāh Makārim-Shīrāzī
‘Īd al-Aḍḥā is considered an important and key opportunity to get closer to Allāh. This is a day that people, in the shadow of slavery and servitude, call the obedience of Allāh’s command. Therefore, the command of the Allāh Almighty to “slaughter and sacrifice” on the day of ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā …
Read More »Contact with Sunni Scholars Should be Increased: Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
The Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi considered it necessary to establish communication between Shia and Sunni scholars and added: “If we have more contact with Sunni scholars, we can...
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem’s Letter to Ayatollah Aʻrafi before Meeting with the Pope
Propose that a committee, consisting of the representatives of major credible religions be established in order to hold annual meetings and draw up sound and....
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