Expansion of Al-Abbas (S) shrine, glass roof going on

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Engineering and technical cadres operating the holy shrine compound of Abo’l Fadhl Al-Abbas bin Ali (AS) expansion project have completed fifty percent of installation of glass roof. This was announced by Head of Engineering Projects Engineer Zia Majid As-Saegh.

Hazara Killings: Complete Strike in Quetta on TNFJ & HDP call

QUETTA, Pakistan: Complete strike observed in the provincial capital of Baluchistan on Sunday as people protested Saturday’s target killings of nine people, including eight Hazaras, and the government’s failure to improve the law and order situation.

Husseini shrine flag gifted to Khaulah bintul Hussein tomb in Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Officials of Husseini Shrine in Karbala, last month, fluttered the flag of holy shrine of Al-Imam al-Hussein (AS) on the holy dome of the shrine of Sayedah Khaulah bint Al-Imam Al-Hussein in Baalbek northern Lebanon.

TNFJ Provincial leader martyred in Quetta; Moosavi says Oppression has to annihilate, advises patience

QUETTA, Pakistan: Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi while expressing his deep grief over the martyrdom of six people including TNFJ provincial secretary general Shabbir Qazalbash in the sorrowful firing incident at Prince Rd. Quetta has said we are Husseinis and martyrdom is our inheritance; neither we can be made afraid by cheap tactics of murder and arson nor love for religion and motherland can be decreased from our hearts.

Italy high official: how can I ban hijab while Mary wore it

ROME, Italy: Italian Minister of Interior affairs has rejected signing on the law to forbid Hijab in his country.

People of Holy Medinah mourn Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS)

HOLY CITY OF MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Sayedato Nissa –il Aalameen Chief of the women of the world, Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS), the only beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S) was observed in the holy city of Medinah like other cities of Saudi Arabia on Jamady Al-Oulaa 13 with great reverence.

Majalis-i-Fatimyah held in Qom

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Like other countries, Majlis-i-aza in connection with the anniversary of martyrdom of Hazret Fatimeh Zahra AS), daughter of prophet Hazret Muhammad (S), wife of Imam Ali (AS) and mother of Hasnain (AS), were held at the holy shrines of Hazret Imam Ali Reza (AS) and his sister Hazret Masumeh (AS) in the holy cities of Mash’had and Qom respectively s well as offices of Maraje, msques and hoseiniyahs.

Zakireen Convention demands security of the routes leading to Gilgit, Parachinaar, Hazara Town

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The stance was reiterated during the all Pakistan Waizeen O Zakreen convention that the motherland Pakistan will not be allowed to become a sectarian, linguistic or prejudice state. The all Pakistan representative convention of Ulema O Zakreen was held at the shrine of Shah Allah Dita Peer Bhakri Islamabad on Friday in which Allama Nasir Abbas of Multan adopted a point of view that the incidents of terrorism and target killings in Gilgit Baltistan, Chalas, Khan Pur, Kohistan, Quetta and Karachi are the continuation of the same terrorism which was born from the womb of the Zia’s dictatorship era.

Turkey sees Zaynabi celebrations

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Devotees of Ahlil Beit AS) in Turkey celebrated Birth anniversary of Aqeelatol Hashmiyeen as-Siddiqah As-Soghraa Zaynab Al-Kobraa (AS).

Moosavi vows to continue Hussaini sha’a’ir; says some Muslim states turned Pakistan into arena for their wars

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has vowed to keep continue Hussaini sha’a’ir by performing Azadari, Matam, Zanjeer, Tatbeer and Qama Zani, which are also the source of keeping the spirit of the nation alive and alert. He expressed these views while talking to the president of TNFJ Europe, Nasir Abbas Jafferi at the headquarters of the Maktab e Tashayyo.

Najaf Marje on Brussels mosque attack demands authorities to fulfill duty

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: One of the four Grand Maraje of Holy Najaf, Ayatollah Sayyed Mohamed Said Al-Hakim, has strongly condemned arson attack on Belgium’s Imam Ali Ar-Ridha mosque and Martyrdom of its prayer leader Sheikh Abdellah Ad-Dahdoh.

City of Amir al-Mominin (A) venerates Shiite icons in wax museum

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Arabiya reported that the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, will soon exhibit over 50 wax figures of prominent Shiite Muslim icons, poets and scholars that have influenced both history and the city’s modern life.

After Imam Ridha mosque arson, Belgium witnesses unity rally; imam corpse shifts to Morocco

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Thousands of people in Belgium joined a “white march” on Sunday to strongly condemn deadly arson attack on Imam Ridha (AS) mosque in Anderlecht commune in the west of Brussels and martyrdom of its Imam.

Baghdad, Riyadh to repatriate prisoners

NEW YORK: Iraq has agreed to repatriate Saudi prisoners who fought alongside insurgents against U.S.-led invasion.

Lebanon grand Sunni clerics demand Saudi occupation forces withdrawal from Bahrain

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s scholarly figures while strongly condemning government oppression against the people have said that Saudi role in Bahrain serves American politics.

Madura Shiites live in fear, admin takes no action

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The Jakarta Post reported that a group of some two-dozen Shiite followers from Sampang, Madura, in East Java, have been forced to lead a nomadic life after an anti-Shiite group threatened to kill them and burn their homes.

Kuwaiti Shiite politicians slams discrimination against their fellow citizens

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti Shiite parliamentarian Saleh Ashour bombarded Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah with 30 parliamentary questions this week on various issues, including the ministry’s procedures in dealing with Shiite clerics traveling from Kuwait International Airport.

Century-old Exclusive pictures of Iraq holy shrines

PARIS, France: Holy shrines of the holy progeny of the Chief of Prophets Prophet Mohammad (s), housed in different global parts, are sites which absorb and attract believers and non-believers equally. Following are some of the unique and very old pictures of holy shrines in cities of Najaf, Karbala, Samarra and Kadhimayn:

Beirut to host Husseini Cultural Week

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Holy Shrine of Al-Imam al-Hussein (AS) in the holy city of Karbala will hold its first Husseini Cultural Week in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut from February 27 to March 4.

‘Great Prophet – divine leadership’ festival culminates in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Three-day Festival Rabi-or Risalah in connection with the birth anniversary of chief of prophets Prophet Muhammad Al-Mostafa (s) and his grandson Al-Imam Muhammad Jafar As-Sadiq (a) concluded in the holy city of Karbala on Friday February 10.

Mauled ur Rasul (S), Al-Imam as-Sadeq (A) celebrations in east Saudi Arabia

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Mauled Or Rasul Al-Adham or the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (S) and his sixth infallible descendant al-Imam Jafer As-Sadeq (AS), is being celebrated as Osbu al-Wahdah in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Practical demonstration of unity and brotherhood, TNFJ participates in the processions of Milad un Nabi (PBUH & HHP)

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: On the occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi, the Tehreek Nifaz e Fiqh e Jafria’s committees of Wahdat o Akhuwat participated in the processions of Eid Meelad un Nabbi (PBUH & HHP) throughout the country. The practical demonstration of unity and brotherhood was displayed while Ahle Sunnat bothers welcomed the Wahdat o Akhuwat committees of Tehreek Nifaz e Fiqh e Jafriya. Just to remind that the Quaid e Millat e Jafria Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosvi has announced the Observation of Hafta e Wahdat o Akhuwat from 12 – 18th Rabiul Awwal to celebrate the birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HHP) and Imam Jafar Al Sadiq (PBUH).

Eid-e-Zahra – An occasion of great happiness

Rabi-ul Awwal 9, the day of glory, honor, dignity and blessings, is a great Eid known as "Eid-e-Shuja’a", "Eid-e-Zahra (A.S)” or the Feast of Zahraa (A.S.). Many traditions from holy Prophet (S.W.) and his Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) have been reported in its merit.

Samarra witnesses Al-Askary mourning, tens of thousands participate

SAMARRA, Iraq: Marking the end of two-month and eight day-long period of Hussein mourning and martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askary (AS), the 11th infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (S) on Rabi al-Awwal 8, tens of thousands of mourners gathered at the holy Al-Askariyain shrine in Samarra on Wednesday Feb 1.

Muslim Rulers must restore Holy shrines dignity, says Hamid Moosavi in huge mourning protest

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said that the desecration and demolition of the holy sites is a black spot on the name of Muslim Ummah therefore, in order to get rid of the problems and come out of the crises, Muslim rulers must take steps to reconstruct and restore the dignity of the holy shrines of Mashaheer e Islam (heroes of Islam), and Sha’air Allah (sings attributed to the Almighty).

Over 15 million observe Arbaeen in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Husseini mourners from across Iraq and the world thronged the shrine city of Karbala on Saturday for the commemoration of Arbaeen amid tight security.

Qom mourns Sakinah bintul Hosein (a.s.)

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Fifth day of Safar-ol-Mozaffar marks the anniversary of martyrdom of Sayyedah Roqayyah known as Sakinah bintul Hosein (a.s.) according to one tradition.

Husseini mourning in Germany

ESSEN, Germany: Mourning ceremonies to pay homage to Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), Sibt-an Nabi (s) were held in different German cities including Essen at mosques, husseiniyahs and Islamic centers throughout the month of Moharram.

Hundreds of Indonesian Shias still take refuge after husseiniyah, homes, school torched

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian police and military personnel are still on guard to anticipate further violence after arson attacks committed by an extremist terrorist group in Sampang, Madura, East Java, toward homes, a boarding school and house of worship belonging to Shia believers (hussainiyah).

Arba’een arrangements in Karbala on way

HOLY CITY OF KABALA, Iraq: As Zeyarah Arbainiyah or the forty days after the martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) looms near and during which the holy city of Karbala witnesses gathering of millions of mourning pilgrims to commemorate the sad occasion, preparations in this holy city are on way.

Safar 1 … Arrival of Sabaya Ahlil Bayt (AS) in Syria observed

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Safar 1 marks the anniversary of arrival of Sabaya Ahlil Bayt (AS) or the prisoners of progeny of Prophet Muhammad (S) in Syria. The day is observed across the world with holding majalis al-azaiyah and mourning processions.

Imam Sajjad (A) martyrdom anniversary observed at Kufa mosque

KUFA, Iraq: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein Zain Al-Abideen As-Sajjad (AS) on 25 Moharram and reviving the sha’a’er of Ahlil Beit (AS), a majlis al-azaiyah was held at Great Mosque of Kufa, one of the four holy mosques in Islam.

Despite govt cruelties, Bahrainis mourn Al-Imam As-Sajjad (A)

MANAMA, Bahrain: Despite oppression of Bahraini government and authorities, aza al-Husseini continued in the tiny kingdom of Bahrain.

Majalis al-husseini in different languages held in Washington

WASHINGTON, The United States: To respect Ash-Sha’a’er Al-Husseinyah, Al-Imam Ali center in Washington organized seven daily husseini majalis in four languages i.e. Arabic, English, Urdu and Persian.

13-day Moharram majalis conclude in Antwerpen

ANTWERPEN, Belgium: Husseini mourning ceremonies to pay homage to Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions were being held in Belgium like other countries.

Husseini mourners in Denmark commemorate At-Taff tragedy

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Al-Imam As-Sadeq (AS) Association in Denmark revived the first ten nights of Moharram 1433 AH by remembering the events and sufferings of At-Taff Tragedy in which Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) kissed martyrdom along with his 72 near and dear ones in the burning desert of Karbala some 1400 years ago to elevate religion and shariah and to save high human values.

Toll from Afghan Ashoura attacks on Hussaini mourners now 80

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Sunday that the death toll from last week's Ashoura attacks on Hussaini mourners in Afghanistan has risen to at least 80.

Bani Assad Clan women mark Day of Karbala Martyrs Burial

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands of women belonging to Bani Assad Al-Arabiyah tribe and some other women from other tribes in the holy city of Karbala took out a procession to commemorate the burial of martyrs of Karbala At-Taff on 13 Moharram.

Karbala witnesses marking of Sabaya departure after At-Taff Tragedy

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: On 11th day of Moharram, day of departure of sabaya (prisoners) of Ahli Beit Al-Ismah war Resalah (AS) after the slaughter of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) was observed in this holy city. After the martyrdom of grandson of Prophet (s), the enemies of Allah and His Prophet (s) made kids and chaste ladies of the family of Prophet Muhammad (s) along with Al-Imam Zein Al-Abideen (AS) prisoners with fixing rope tightly in their necks.

Millions commemorate Ashura worldwide

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Ashura day was sorrowfully, reverently and tearfully observed across the globe with holding grand majalis al-azaiyah and massive processions. Main mourning gathering was held at the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Husssein (AS) in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq where more than three million Husseini mourners flocked to commemorate the sad occasion.

Photographic report of Ashura (1433 Hijree) commemoration from Different Countries

Ashura in New Zealand

AUCKLAND, Newzealand: Fatima Zahra Charitable Association (FZCA) took out a procession commemorating the day of the martyrdom of the Master of Martyrs (AS) to one of the biggest parks of the city of Auckland in New Zealand.

Husseini mourning being held in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar: Husseini mourning programs i.e. majalis and alam processions were in continuation in this Asian country of Myanmar at mosques and husseiniyahs.

Karbala infants remember Abdullah Ar-Radee’

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A procession of feeding infants was taken out in the holy city of Karbala in remembrance of Abdullah Ar-Radee’ bin Al-Hussein (AS) known as Ali Asghar (AS).

Azaa al-Husseini in Denmark

ODENSE, Denmark: Majalis al-Husseini and processions were being held in Denmark like other countries to pay homage to Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions.

Afghanis mourn Imam Hussain (a.s.)

KABUL, Afghanistan: Muharram majalis and processions were in continuation throughout Afghanistan like other countries to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (a.s.), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (s), along with his 72 faithful companions for defense of high human values and protection of religion and shariah some 1400 years back.

Qom Maraje hold marasem-i-azadari

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Marasem-i-azadari of Imam Hoseyn (a.s.) for the year 1433 AH are being held in the holy city of Qom at the holy shrine of Karimeh Ahli Beit Hazret Fatimeh Masumeh (a.s.), mosques, hoseyniahs and offices and homes of Marajay and Ayaat to commemorate grandson of Holy Prophet (s)’ martyrdom.

Marking Ashura Saudi authorities seal largest husseiniyah in Al-Ahsa

QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Shia rights watch has strongly condemned closure of the largest Shia mosque in Al-Ahsa, one of the Shia cities in Saudi Arabia warning the government that continued discrimination might bring unrest to the country.

Idd Al-Ghadir celebrated in China

SHANGHAI, China: Like other countries, Idd Al-Ghadir was observed in China by holding festivals at mosques and husseiniyahs.

Gaza Sunnis accept Mazhab-i-Ahli Beit (AS): Report

GAZA CITY: Middle East Newsline reported on November 11 that Palestinians have been quietly converting from Sunni to Shi'a Islam.

Mussa Sadr body hidden in cemetery, his buddy corpse found in freezer - Senior Libyan judge

CAIRO, Egypt: The leading international newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat last week on September 17 published an interview of Libyan Judge Muhammad Bashir al-Khaddar in which he revealed many secrets of the Gaddafi regime including Imam Mussa As-Sadr disappearance.

Lucknow Shias demand reconstruction of Jannat-ul-Baqi

LUCKNOW, India: Thousands of Shia Muslims staged demonstration at Shaheed Smarak on Wednesday demanding reconstruction of Al-Baqi cemetery popularly known as Jannat-ul-Baqi in Saudi Arabia, which was demolished in 1926 by the then king of Saudi Arabia Ibn Saud.

UK: Protest in front of Saudi Embassy condemn Baqee demolition

LONDON: Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy on Thursday to express their anger over the demolition of Janna-tul-baqee by Saudi rulers in 1925. Protest was arranged by TNFJ UK and Anjuman Ghulaman-e-Hazrat Abbas(as) AGHA.

Despite the reports of suicide attack, thousands marched in Peshawar on Baqi Demolition day

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Despite the reports about a possible suicide attack, thousands of Tehrik Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafaria (TNFJ) activists marched in Qissa Khawani Bazar of Provincial metropolis on September 7 against demolition of Janna-tul-Baqi and Janna-tul-Moalla cemeteries by Saudi Rulers in Holy cities of Makkah & Madina.

Declare Makkah Madinah open cities: demands Baqee demolition day largest rally

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Universal Youm-e-Inhidaam Jannatul Baaqee was observed throughout the world on Wednesday on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi to lodge protest against destruction of the holy shrines of Khatoon-e-Jannat Hazrat Syeda Fatima Zehra (S.A.) Ummahatul Momineen (R.A.) and Sahaba Kubaar (R.A.) in Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moalla at the hands of Saudi rulers on 8th Shawal, 1925. On this occasion Majalis-e-Aza were held and protest Matmi processions were taken out in all big cities and towns against the destruction of holy shrines.

Shia Sunni jointly participate in 8 shawwal rallies in Lahore and other Punjab cities

LAHORE, Pakistan: In connection with the announcement of Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi, Alamgeer Youm e Inhedaam e Jannat ul Baqee was commemorated in Punjab with religious spirit and respect. Like other cities of the country, a rally was taken out from Darbar Bibi Pakdaman which culminated at Press Club Lahore, under the auspices of Youm e Inhedaam e Jannat ul Baqee Committee for District Lahore to protest against the tragic incident of demolition of the holy Shrines in the cemeteries of Jannat ul Baqee and Jannat ul Muallah in the cities of Medina and Makah.

Qom Ayat calls upon all Muslims to mourn ‘Baqee Demolition Day’

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Qom Ayatollah Shaykh Lutfullah as-Safi Gulpaygani while terming the day of Shawal 8 as the ‘Day of Mourning’ has called upon all the Muslims to strongly condemn the great crimes committed at the hands of Saudi rulers against the holy cemetery of Al-Baqee, the cemetery of Ahli Bait-on Nabi Al-Karim (S), hold grand majalis al-aza and mourning processions so that no one forget this sinful injustice against Islam, Quran and the personality of Chief of Prophets (S) and his holy progeny (AS).

Qatif observes anniversary of Hadamo Qaboor Al-Baqi

Al-AWAMIYAh, Saudi Arabia: Oil-rich, Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia has finalized preparations to observe Zekrah Hadamo Qaboori Aaimmah Al-Baqee Al-Gharqad or the anniversary of demolition of shines of imams in Al-Baqee cemetery.

Al-baqee rally in Washington DC

WASHINGTON, USA:A Rally to demand reconstruction of shrines in Janna-tul-baqee will be held at Saudi Emabassy in Washington DC at 12:PM on 7th September.

Intafada Ash-Sha’baniyah.......When international Media was absent - JAFARIYANEWS Archive

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: This took place in the history but international media was absent… if three thousand people met their death in the horrible Halabja attack, the harvest of holy month of Shaaban Qayam (Intafadha Ash-Sha’baniyah) - erupted from the Iraqi southern cities especially Holy Karbala - was 300 thousand people!

Imam Ali An-Naqi mourning processions attacked in Bahrain; clerics slam

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Mourning processions and gatherings to mark the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hadi (AS) were held across the tiny kingdom but Bahraini police clashed with mourners at the processions in villages throughout the country.

Tajik author says Hazrat Fatemeh (AS) best example for women

PARIS, France: Tajikistan's famous scholar, author and former deputy prime minister has warned Muslim women against blind imitation of the west, recommending them to maintain Hijab and virtue.

Malaysian powers that be raid Fatimi celebration

KUALA, LUMPUR, Malaysia: A festive gathering to commemorate the birthday of Hazret Fatimah Zahra (AS), the beloved daughter of the Prophet Mohammed (S), was brutally raided by Malaysian authorities. She was born on Jamadi Al-Aakher 20 in the holy city of Medinah.

After 17 years of death … Ayatollah Qazwini dead body remained fresh

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: On Thursday May 12, 2011, Jamadi Al-aakherah 8, deceased Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Kadhim Al-Qazwini, son-in-law of late Ayatollah Sayyed Meerza Mehdi Al-Husseini Ash-Shirazi, was laid to rest in the Shiraziah tomb in the holy Husseini shrine compound in the holy city of Karbala.

McClatchy: Only bulldozers tracks remain instead of over two-dozen mosques in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: One can understand the dignity and honor of a Mosque by the fact that Allah (SWT) calls Mosques as His homes. There is a Hadith that states whoever comes to mosque; Allah (SWT) will make him His guest in Jannah (The Paradise). Allah (SWT) loves the people who take care of mosques.

High figures from different States attend funeral of top Saudi Shia scholar

HOLY CITY OF MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: Top religious figures from Saudi Arabia and other countries participated in the funeral of Saudi Arabia's prominent Shia scholar and leader Sheikh Mohammed Ali al-Amri who passed away on Monday January 24 and was buried in the Jannatul Baqi cemetery on Friday Jan. 28.

Muharram during the Qutb Shahi Period

The Shias are identified by the observance of Muharram. The Qutb Shahs were Shias and therefore Muharram was of great importance to them. They celebrated it with great enthusiasm and devotion.

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'Qaeda' bombing on Ghadeer procession in al Jawf martyrs 23

SANAA, Yemen: AFP reported that a suicide car bomber martyred 23 people at al-Ghadeer procession in Yemen on Wednesday (last week) an attack a tribal chief charged was a bid by Al-Qaeda to fan sectarian tensions in the already restive country.

‘O Prophet!! We are ashamed…’

Poem on the sad occasion of 8 Shawwal marking the "Al-Baqee` Demolition Day":
O Holy prophet!!!
We are ashamed
Cemeteries of Baqi and Mu’alla are ruined
Holy domes have been demolished
Ruined graves of your forefathers,
your beloved Progeny,
Your pious companions

Muslim figures to file a suit against Egypt on Ahl Al-Bayt (AS) shrines

PARIS, France: About 100 Muslim figures from Iraq, Egypt and other countries have decided to sue the government of Egypt at the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations, because of its non-activation of project of tourism of the holy shrines.

Story of Imam Ali b. Abi Talib, peace be on him, shrine

Those who have visited Najaf will remember vividly that to the north and east of the town there are acres of graves and myriads of domes of various colours and at various stages of disrepair. Whoever goes to Najaf will follow a road that approaches the town by a winding course through this vast cemetery.

Papers: Algeria fears of spreading Shiism

PARIS, France: A number of Arab dailies reported that Algeria fears spread of Shiism quoting a newspaper Al-Charooq Al-Jazaeriyah which wrote an item titled ‘Algerian fear because of spread of Shi’ism …. After 50 Algerian students converted to Shiite in Iran’.

Azeri SC defers Fatima Zahra mosque closure, protests continue

BAKU, Azerbaijan: Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has delayed a ruling on whether the closure of a mosque in Baku should proceed, as a demonstration participated by hundreds was held outside the court.

Demolish Masjid Al-Haram, demands Saudi Sheikh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A Salfi Saudi cleric on Wednesday March 17 has called for demolishing the Grand Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram) in the holy city of Makkah and replacing it with a new one featuring "20 to 30" floors in pretext of preventing men and women from mingling during pilgrimages (sha’a’er ot-Tawaf was Sa`ee) which has been in Muslim practice since centuries, says a report in daily Akhbar Al Khaleej.

Who will manage the two million Shiite Muslims of Russia?

Russia’s three largest Muslim Spiritual Directorates (MSD) are now actively discussing the possible formation of a single Muslim hierarchy, but neither they nor the Russian powers that be appear to be paying much attention to one group of Muslims there – the more than 2.1 million followers of Shiia Islam.

Hindus join three-century-long Azadari in India

ORISSA, India: Hundreds of Hindus demonstrating communal harmony joined Ashura Muharram processions on Monday December 28 in Orissa as part of their years-long tradition. The Hindus joined the processions at several places to mourn the martyrdom of Hazret Imam Hussain (AS), grandson of Prophet Hazret Mohammed (S).

Value and rewards of Ziyarate Aashoora

What else could be a greater merit for Ziyarate Aashoora than to be the 'Word of Allah' (Hadithe Qudsi)? No other Ziyarat bears this eminence and superiority. The difference between the Holy Quran and Ziyarate Aashoora is the same as the difference between the Holy Quran and Hadithe Qudsi. If the words from Allah claim to be a miracle from the aspect of meaning and concept, then they are the verses of the Holy Quran. But if there is no claim of miracle from the aspect of meaning and concept, then these divine words are called as 'Hadithe Qudsi'. And if the concept is from Allah, but the words are those of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), then it is called as 'Hadith'. However there is no doubt that this Ziyarat is Hadithe Qudsi.

Qom’s leading cleric: Shedding blood in Azadari “lawful”

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: The leading scholar in the holy city of Qum, Ayatullah Sheikh Vahid Khorasani who is among the most senior clerics, addresses statements made by an individual telling people to not cry loudly during mourning sessions for Ahlulbayt, according to a video.

Jews claims about Prophet Dhol-Kifl shrine off beam, Iraq official

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Secretary-general for Shiite shrines in Iraq Dr. Salman Al-Mousawi has said that grave of Prophet Dhol-Kifl and An-Nakhilah mosque are recently under control of Shiite shrines association and Jews claims that these have been given to them are wrong.

Saudi authorities continue closing Shia mosques

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: After Saudi authorities sealed shut two more mosques in the Kingdom's oil-rich Mominin-dominated Eastern region, the number of Shia mosques closed in the country has reached nine.

Hezbollah commended by Shiite leaders

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese Shiite religious figures hit back to Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir’s allegations that Hezbollah led by Sheikh Hasan Nasrallah was serving Iran’s interests over Lebanon’s, saying their weapons helped liberate the south from Israeli occupation, The Daily Star reported.

Protests erupt in Azerbaijan after Fatemeh Zahra Mosque demolition verdict

BAKU, Azerbaijan: Azeri Muslims strongly protested against a court verdict on destruction of several mosques in Azerbaijan by holding demonstrations in the capital and other cities.

Jordan puts six Shias on trial for "promoting Shi'ism"

AMMAN, Jordan: Jordan has held the first trial of six Shia Muslims before a military court for promoting their ideology in this Sunni majority country.

Fear of Shiism spread …. Moroccan Shiites face arrests

RABAT, Morocco: Authentic sources and news reported that more than 3,000 Shiites in Morocco have been facing detention and torture in the Moroccan government's jails.

Imam said don’t address majalis to that man … Anti-Sha’a’er Al-Husseiniah efforts slammed

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: In response to evil statement by Hussein Ash-Shami, cultural advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister, regarding Ash-Sha’a’er Al-Husseiniah (weeping, wearing black mourning dress, beating head and chest, giving meal in tabarrok, holding majalis and processions, shedding tears, slit open head to let blood to come out to signify grief on the unjust killing of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS)), Al-Hauzah Al-Ilmiyah in Najaf Al-Ashraf, Ayaat, maraje and leaders have strongly condemned him while highlighting importance and significance of the Sha’a’er.

Prophet Ezra's tomb in Iraq is now a Muslim shrine

LOS ANGELES, United States: A quarter of all Biblical prophets are buried in Iraq. This fascinating photo-feature in the Los Angeles Times blog (17 August) on the tomb of prophet Ezra (Uzair (peace be on him)) the Scribe in Amarah reveals that since the mass departure of the Jews, the site is now revered by Muslims.

Lebanon: Sistani deputy refuses to meet Fadlallah due to stance on Fatimah Az-Zahraa (A)

BEIRUT, Lebanon: A large number of Ulema and Maraje take opposite position with Lebanon’s Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah owing to his contradictory stance on An-Nasoos Al-Waridah (Quran, hadith) about Ahlul Beit (AS) and his evil viewpoint on sufferings and tragedies happened to the Chief of Women of World Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS) …

“Lebanese Shias don't want Iran-style regime”

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Higher Shiite Council’s vice-president Sheikh Abdel- Amir Qabalan said Lebanese Shiites were not in favor of Iran-style "rule of the jurisprudent."

Fadak … They usurped it and Allah made its fruit stone

WASHINGTON, The United States: Fadak, Prophet Muhammad (S)’s legacy for his beloved daughter Fatima Zahra (A), was snatched from her forcibly by usurpers and their followers. Even today it is in their control but Allah The Almighty has made its fruit (dates) stone manifesting His justice. It is irrefutable evidence on the merit of daughter of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (A) in the sight of Allah on one hand and on her oppressed-ness (mazlumiyah) on the other.

‘Zionist regime turned thousands of mosques into night clubs’

HELD JERUSALEM: A study revealed that the Zionist regime has demolished thousands of mosques and Islamic shrines while turned some of them into churches, pubs and evil clubs.

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:

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.

Crack on moon confirms Prophet Muhammad (S) had split it

NEW YORK, United States: Recent scientific research has confirmed the miracle of Prophet Muhammad Al-Mostafa (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) regarding “moon splitting”.

On the world papers, our eternity is inscribed forever

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
No doubt, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alteration of night and day, and in the ships that run upon oceans carrying what is beneficial to man (trade goods), and in the water which Allah showered down from the sky and with which He revived the earth after its death, and dispersed over it all kinds of animals, and in the movements of the winds and in the clouds which are obedient between heaven and earth (with Allah’s command), (in all these) there are (great) signs (of divine omnipotence) for people who have sense. [Chapter The Cow, verse 164]

Kuwait: Shia leaders stick to Grand Maraje fatawa in favor of ‘Tatbir’

KUWAIT CITY: Shia leaders in Kuwait stressed they are still stick to fatawa (verdicts) of Grand Ayaat (Maraje Ozzam) in favor of Tatbir (slit open head with sword letting blood to come out in grief of Imam Hussein) and other forms of Husseini mourning.

Shia rituals including Ta'ziyeh discussed by US historian

BERLIN, Germany: A two-day symposium on the trans-regional transfer of popular Shia beliefs and rituals, began in Berlin on Wednesday evening November 28, concluded on Thursday.

Israel leveled mosques plus Imam Hussein head burial site

TEL AVIV: An Israeli daily wrote in its Friday editions that Israel destroyed more than 100 mosques in Palestinian villages incorporated into the state, including the site where the head of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), the grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was supposedly buried.

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Shame of the House of Saud: Gasoline on Prophet’s Mother (s) grave, toilets built on Sayyedah Khadijah (s) house

LONDON, Britain: British daily Independent published a report by Daniel Howden in which it revealed extent of destruction caused to Islam's diverse heritage in the holy cities of Makkah and Medinah …A car Park on the birth place of the Prophet (saw), Bulldozed and Gasoline poured on the grave of the mother of the Prophet (saw), Lavatories built on the house of Sayyedah Khadijah (sa).

Banam wa Bata'eedaat-e-Khudawand Bakhshanda'e meherban der zille Tawajjuhaat Hazrat Wali Asr Ajja Lallahu Ta'ala Farajahu ibtada me kunam.

These words, which consist of Allah's praise, are the opening of dua'a. The effect which occurs and spreads over the heart and mind for the abundance of His favour, blessings and graciousness before dua'a, demands that the songs of His praise be over flown in speech. Who on one side has opened the door of question by saying:

"Ask Allah for His mercy and grace".
and on the other side by saying:

"pray to me, I will accept"

has taken the responsibility of fulfilling the prayers. Therefore, we too start our website with it.

(Joan Syed Chief Editor)