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With over 250 Qur'anic verses and approximately 6000 narrations in Islamic teachings, the subject of Imam al-Mahdi, alayhi as-salam, is crucial in the life of Muslims. The belief in him and his return, brings forth a great sense of hope and anticipation for a better world, filled with justice and righteousness....

It is well known that a person who misses a fast from the month of Ramadan is required to make it up. In addition, sometimes such cases require offering a fidyah and/or a kaffarah as well....

Vice chairman of the Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council has warned that any harm to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of war against Shias worldwide....

In terms of her political engagement, Lady Zeinab (pbuh) played a significant historical role in saving the religion of Islam from deviation and destruction. After the tragic battle and martyrdom of Imam Hussain (pbuh) and his companions, including seventeen dear members of Lady Zeinab’s family, the noble women and children of the Hussain’s family and his companions were taken captive by Yazid’s army....

Lady Zeinab represents a multi-dimensional personality: she is wise and well-educated with great knowledge; a distinguished person; anyone who meets her, feels humble before the greatness of her wise soul and her insight....

The birth of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) took place under unique circumstances inside the Holy Kaaba at Makkah on the 13 th of Rajab (30th Amul Feel / Year of the Elephant) about 600 AD i.e. 23 years before Hijra of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw).....

The speakers present at an international conference in Tehran emphasized that women play a fundamental and decisive role in redefining the concepts of just peace and global justice, and global experiences confirm this role....

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei says the heavy assault of the US military and its disgraceful appendage in this region was brought to defeat by the initiative, courage, and self-sacrifice of the young people of Islamic Iran....

Hojatoleslam Rabbani Birjandi described the Late Ayatollah Milani as a jurist whose presence reshaped the function of religious authority within society. He said that Ayatollah Milani’s approach went far beyond teaching and issuing religious rulings, positioning the Shia sources of emulation as a guiding force for the Islamic nation during...

Imam Muhammad Baqir (AS) was born in the year 57 Hijri, in the city of Medina. He was 39 years old at the time of the death of his father, Imam Zayn al-Abedin (AS) (who passed away in 94 Hijri). His name was Muhammad, while his kunya was Abu Jafar, and his agnomens were Baqir and...