For centuries religions have tried to make sense of the sufferings humans endure during the course of this worldly life. Illnesses, accidents, corporal pain and mental anguish are but a few of these conditions...
Read More »Imam Hussein’s Mourning in Nigeria
Members of Islamic movement in Nigeria under the leadership of his Eminence Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) joined humanity in marking ASHURA DAY with procession in different towns and cities across the country some of which include...
Read More »Philosophy of Muharram Commemorations
Imam Husain’s (AS) uprising on the desert plains of Karbala 1400 years ago was not a struggle for paltry political gains or one-upmanship. It was the beginning of a movement for Islamic awakening and social reformation...
Read More »Nigerian Police Disrupt Shia Muslim Ashura Procession
Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants...
Read More »Karbala Tragedy in the View of Christian Scholar
In a TV speech, Irish Christian scholar Chris Hewer talks about the lessons all human beings can get from the events of Karbala and Imam Hussein (AS) uprising against the tyranny of Yazid...
Read More »Pilgrimage to Karbala: Commemorating a Past Sacrifice and Preparing for a Future Revolution
By securing the survival of Islam, Imam Hussain (as) also facilitated the ultimate global revolution that will unseat all injustice and evil rulers and governments and inaugurate the lasting dominion of God’s loving and...
Read More »Pakistan Shia Ulema Council Wants Muharram Events Open for all Sects
The Shia Ulema Council (SUC) on Thursday demanded the government ease security protocols and facilitate the local population, including those belonging to the Sunni school of thought, to participate in...
Read More »Ayatollah Sistani’s Advice for Preachers, Lecturers
The lecturer must make sure to exercise great caution in selecting the Quranic verses and relating authentic narratives from...
Read More »Book: ʻAshura-Misrepresentations and Distortions
The book discussion here concerns the misrepresentations (tahrifat) relating to the historic event of Karbala'. There have occurred various kinds of distortions in recounting the details of this great...
Read More »Bahrain Regime Attacks Imam Hussain’s Mourners
Bahraini security forces have once again attacked Shia Muslims holding mourning rituals during the Muslim month of...
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