With the re-emergence of activism on the part of Shi’i mujtahids and its impact on the ascent of Shi’i community in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, scholars have defined a distinct strategic difference between what they characterise as...
November, 2019
September, 2019
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1 September
Imam Hussain’s Legacy Is Iran’s Source of Strength against Trump
The legacy of Imam Hussain is still invoked as a source of strength when Iranians face insurmountable challenges, such as threats of war. While President Donald Trump may claim that a...
August, 2019
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7 August
International Intensive Course on Shia Studies to be Held in Iran
Organized by the University of Religions and Denominations, the Shi’a Intensive Course endeavors to enhance scholarly attention to Shi’a Islam and offer an original and insightful understanding of its history, doctrines, and....
July, 2019
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28 July
Gamete Donation and the Role of Religious Leaders in Iran
In this article, the “Iranian ART Revolution” that has allowed donor technologies to be admitted as a form of assisted reproduction technology will be examined...
June, 2019
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3 June
Photos of the Last Moments of Imam Khomeini’s Life
The 3rd of June 1989 was a tragic day, the 7 am news on the Iran radio stated the following: "In the name of God, to God we belong and to Him we return. The holy spirit of the leader of...
May, 2019
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6 May
The 9th Int’l Course on Shiʻa Studies: the Status of the Seminary & Clergymen in Shiite Thought
Organized by the University of Religions and Denominations, the 9th International Intensive Course on Shiʻa Studies: the Status of the Seminary and Clergymen in Shiite Thought, endeavors to enhance scholarly attention to Shiʻa Islam and...
March, 2019
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20 March
Nowruz in Islam
Nowruz is the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, commencing the start of the spring. It is considered as the start of the New Year among Iranians. The name comes from Avestan meaning “new day/daylight”. Noruz is celebrated March 20/21 each ...
February, 2019
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21 February
Ayatollah Muhammad Mo’men Passes Away at 81
Ayatollah Mohammad Mo’men a member of Assembly of Experts of the Leadership and The Guardian Council of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran passed away at age 81 in...
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19 February
Video: Sheikh Isa Qassim Visits Imam Khomeini Shrine in Tehran
Bahrain’s highest religious authority, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim visited Imam khomeini's Holy Shrine in Tehran...
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4 February
Fifth Risalat Summer Course to Be Held in Qom, Iran
In cooperation with the International Institute for Islamic Studies (IIIS), Risalat International Institute (RII) is pleased to host a fifth group of RSC participants in...
