It is necessary that all of the Muslim scholars strengthen the ties of unity amongst themselves and benefit from what will come about as...
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi advice regarding Arba’een
The ceremony of Arba’een is a valuable treasure for us, for it has protected the grandeur of Islam and that of the Shiite school of thought. Therefore, it must be appreciated as magnificent as possible. In the Name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful The procession and the ceremonies held …
Read More »Respect Sunni Sanctities during Arbaeen Ceremonies
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi stressed necessity of utmost respect for Sunni sanctities saying that respecting Sunni community will...
Read More »Pope Responds to Ayatollah Makarem’s Letter
Pope Francis has to respond Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi's letter earlier in August who cherished Pope’s position on Islam...
Read More »Philosophy of the Mourning Ceremonies
We believe that the mourning ceremonies, for the martyrs, especially the Martyrs of Karbala will serve to maintain the monument of such dear ones, and keep us aware of their self sacrifices for the sake of God and...
Read More »The Message of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi on Mina Stampede Anniversary
This disaster was a shame and disgrace upon all international human rights organizations, because none of them had any suitable reaction towards...
Read More »The Islamic Seminary Must Preserve its Originality
“The Islamic Seminaries’ traditions and teachings are the result of the efforts of its great scholars throughout history and they need to be protected,” Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi said. Speaking at the opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the new seminary year, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, a senior Shia scholar, asserted, …
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem Writes to Pope Francis
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi wrote a letter to Pope Francis to appreciate his recent remarks in which he said "Islam is not Terrorism"...
Read More »Shia Scholars Ready for Debate with Sunni Scholars
Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issued statement in reaction to Saudi scholar challenging Shia clerics for a debate hoping that the move contributes to Islamic unity...
Read More »Is it Allowed to Swim while Fasting?
According to Shia Grand Marja’, is it permissible to swim while one fasts during the month of Ramadan?
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