40 sayings of Masumeen (AS) on World and The Hereafter

1- The Endeared Prophet of Islam (P.B.U.H.)
The world is the prison of the religious people and paradise of unbelievers.
2- Imam Sajjad (A. S.)
Affection and attachment to the world is the root of all sins.

Shiite movement-Yemeni troops clashes leave dozens dead

SANAA, Yemen: Fighting between Shiite movement and government troops in northwestern Yemen left more than 20 people dead this weekend, according to government and fighting officials.

Najaf International Airport to be opened on Imam Ali b-day

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: An important meeting to review matters regarding construction of Al-Imam Ali International Airport was held in the holy city of Najaf. Deputy Governor of Najaf Ashraf Al-Ostaz Abdul Hussein Abtaan presided over the meeting.

Ayat Sistani envoy in Gujarat visit urges for mutual co-op

GUJARAT, India: Representative of His Eminence Ayatullah Udhma Al-Sisstani (May Allah protect him) Alhaj Murtudha Kashmiri visited Bhavnagar in the end of April 2008. he was welcomed by the local Momenin.

Saudi Arabia: Shias protest over sacking of judge

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The head of the Shia religious courts in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated Eastern Province has been sacked by Saudi authorities while Shias said it could curb their freedom.

Iraqi Sunni scholar converts to Mazhab Ahlil Beit (AS)

BAGHDAD, Iraq: A Sunni preacher known for his Sufism Habib Ali Jafri has announced in an interview to Iqra channel he converted to Mazhab Ahlil Beit (AS).

No trace of lost treasure-a copy of Quran for years

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: While the police here are still clueless about the theft four years ago of Kashmir's lost treasure-a copy of the Quran, written in golden ink bearing the seal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, an official of the state archives department has claimed inaction for years over his inquiry report.

Al-Askariya shrine western gate opened

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: Western gate of the holy mausoleum of Al-Imam Ali An-Naqi Al-Hadi (AS) and Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (AS) has been opened as the reconstruction work of the shrine is in continuation.

Doha Debate to discuss Shia-Sunni rift-creating efforts

DOHA, Qatar: Increase in efforts to create rift among Shia-Sunni Muslim brethren in the Middle East and its effect on Islam’s image will be under the spotlight at the next Doha Debate scheduled on April 29.

Quranic sciences book fair draws masses

AHWAZ, Iran: A big exhibition of rare books of Tafseer and Quranic sciences was organized at Hoza Elmia Ahwaz.

Ethiopia urged to probe Mogadishu mosque executions

NAIROBI: Amnesty International called on Ethiopia to investigate allegations that its troops killed at least 21 people, including 11 unarmed clerics, in a mosque in the Somali capital.

Bahraini Shiites question official over 'sectarian engineering'

MANAMA, Bahrain: A Bahraini minister took questions from members of parliament from the Gulf state's Shiite majority this week over allegations he had tried to alter the country's sectarian balance, a leading MP said.

TNFJ demands roads opening, provision of eatables and medicines to Parachinar

Kohat, Pakistan: Syed Mazhar Ali Shah Advocate, Secretary General of Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya Pakistan has expressed great sorrow and grief over the heavy loss of life as a result of bomb blast near Mardan Police Station and termed this incident an open act of terrorism. In a statement, he said, such incidents could not be checked unless this menace is rooted out. He expressed his concern that the whole country is the target of terrorism but the number of incidents that took place in N.W.F.P Province during the last five years killing many people provide food for thought the responsibility of which lay on former MMA and the Caretaker governments.

Kuwaiti govt urged to include Jafari jurisprudence in schools

KUWAIT CITY: Qa’imatol Amin, a party which is preparing to participate in first stage of elections of Kuwait’s Majlis Al-Ommah 2008 has announced its program.

Egypt demanded to open Gaza border

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Hundreds of people staged a sit-in protest outside the Egyptian Embassy in Beirut on Friday demand Cairo to open its border with the densely populated Gaza Strip, currently being blockaded by the Zionist regime.

First phase of Al-Askariya shrine reconstruction accomplished

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: First phase of reconstruction work of the destructed holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali An-Naqi Al-Hadi (AS) and Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (AS) in the northern Iraqi holy city of Samarra has been completed.

Demo in America flays aggression against Ahlul Beit (AS)

DEARBORN, United States: On the anniversary of the Jannat-ul Baqi's demolition by Saudi government, a huge demonstration was mobilized in the United States on Monday, 21 April, to condemn the blasphemous aggression against the holy shrines of the Ahl al –Bayt (a.s) and protest against the insult of the holy places by this profanity.

Online facility to watch prayers, sermons at Two Holy Mosques

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A website that allows people all over the world to watch prayers and sermons at the Two Holy Mosques has been launched.

Najaf Marjaiyah delegation looks over Samarra shrine rebuilding

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: A representative delegation of Al-Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah in the holy city of Najaf paid a visit to the holy shrine of Al-Imamayn Al-Askariyain in holy Samarra.

Festivities marking Imam Al-Askari (A) b-day across globe

MALMO, Sweden: Marking the anniversary of birth of Al-Imam Al-Hassan Al-Askari (AS), the eleventh infallible Imam from the holy progeny of Prophet Muhammad (SW), on Rabi Ath-Thani 10 grand celebrations, seminars and festivals were held by devotees of Ahlul Beit (AS) in European, American, Arab, African and Asian countries.

Qom Marje negates reports on his views … urges Sha’a’ir Al-Hosseinia worth

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: One of Holy Qom’s grand Ayaat, Ayatullah Sheikh Al-Wahid Al-Khorasani, has belied reports which said that the Ayatullah criticized some Sha’a’ir Al-Hosseinia (doing chest beating, tatbeer to gush out blood, reciting noha and marasi, weeping etc to signify grief on martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hossein (AS)).

Iran leader condoles Shiraz blast bereaved families

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a recent tragic explosion in Shiraz.

US and Iran find common ground in Iraq conflict

International Herald Tribune in a news analysis in its April 21, 2008, online edition said United States and Iran find common ground in Iraq's recent conflict. The analysis is as under:

Komayl b. Ziyad mausoleum reconstruction about to complete

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: 75 percent work of reconstruction of the tomb of great companion of Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullah (SW), and later Amir Al-Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (AS), Komayl b. Ziyad An-Nakha’ee (RA), has been completed.

Jashan-e-Askari … Moosavi demands adding of blasphemy article in UN charter

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Jashan-e-Wiladat of Hazrat Imam Hassan Askari (A.S.) was observed as “Youm-e-Askari” throughout the country on Thursday Rabi-us Sani 10 with religious devotion and faithful enthusiasm on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi. Mahafil-e-Milad, functions, conferences and seminars were organised on this occasion and attention of the international organisations was drawn towards the reconstruction of the Roza Al-Askareen besides staging protest demonstrations against blasphemy.

Hezbollah speaks of possible Israeli attack along Lebanon-Syria borders

BEIRUT, Lebanon: A Hezbollah official has spoken about possible Israeli infiltration towards the Lebanese-Syrian borders, local Elnashra news website reported.

Prophet Solomon Tablet, carved with Ahlul Bayt names, found in 1916

LONDON, United Kingdom: During first world war in 1916, a unit of English army found a tablet made of silver in a small village called Ontara that is situated at a distance of few kilometers from Jerusalem city.

Ayatollah Sistani acquainted with American Muslims affairs

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Imam Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini on Friday April 4th was honored to meet with Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Al-Husseini As-Sistani and Ayatollah Mohammad Saeed Hakim.

Shia Hazara mass grave found in north Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghan authorities said a mass grave containing at least 100 bodies of Shia Hazara massacred has been discovered by experts.

Bahrainis, Iraqis pay tributes to great Islamic philosopher

MANAMA, Bahrain: Commemorative ceremonies and gatherings were organized in Bahrain and Iraq to pay tributes to great Islamic philosopher and thinker Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Baqer As-Sadr who was martyred at the hands of despot Saddam.

‘Faqih At-Tali’ah’ fair to revere thinker S. Zaynoddin in Jaroudiyah

AL-JAROUDIYAH, Saudi Arabia: A festival titled “Mehrjaan Faqih At-Tali’ah” was held in Al-Jaroudiyah city of Al-Qatif to commemorate great Marjay’ and one of the renowned Islamic thinkers Sheikh Muhammad Amin Zaynoddin.

Tipu Shahi Mosque stolen antiques case probe continues

KOLKATA, India: Miscreants stole fourteen antique brass covers of tombs and minarets of the Tipu Shahi Mosque in Kolkata. Though the police arrested three persons in this connection, they have so far failed to recover the antique pieces.

Iraqis hold ceremonies in memory of Marje Mohsen Al-Hakim

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy cities of Najaf and Karbala as well as Mosel, Baghdad, Dujail and many other cities revived the death anniversary of late Marje Shia’yaan-e-Aalam Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsen Al-Hakim by hosting conferences and commemorative ceremonies.

Iran students raise voice of protest against anti-Islam film

TEHRAN, Iran: Students in Tehran-based universities staged a rally in front of the Netherlands Embassy in the Iranian capital condemning the release of anti-Islam film by a Dutch lawmaker.

Shia-Sunni convention in US focuses on ways to move forward together

CALIFORNIA, The United States: The birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) drew in hundreds of Muslims to partake in the 3rd annual Shia-Sunni symposium in California.

"Down with Denmark, Germany” … Indian Muslims hold silent protest

BHOPAL, India: To condemn the derogatory depiction of Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in a Danish paper, and a German film showing Islam in bad light, Muslims took out a silent procession in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh, Friday evening.

'Uswah-e-Abu Talib (A) death for blasphmers'; Anti-blasphemy protests across Pak marking 'Universal Ayyam-ul Huzn' on TNFJ call

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Big demonstrations were held across the country to protest against blasphemous images, film and dramas on Friday on the conclusion of "Universal Ayyam-ul Huzn" (Universal Days of Grief) marking the death anniversary of Nighebaan-e-Risalat (Protector of Prophethood), Abu-l A'immah (father of imams), Amm-i-Naamdar Dana-e-Kul Khatmur Rusul Hazoor Akram (respected paternal uncle of the Seal of Messengers Prophet Hazrat Muhmmad (SAWW)) and respect worthy father of Ghalib ala Kulle Ghalib Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (AS), Hazrat Abu Talib (AS) in line with the announcement made by Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jfariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi.

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