Moosavi addresses Majlis in connection with Hazrat Sakina bintul Hussain(as) Martyrdom Anniversary

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi said like the Banu Ummayad defamed Islam in the garb of religion for their self-interest, similarly Pakistan’s politicians and rulers were misusing the name of Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal in trampling their ideologies. He stated this while addressing Majlis held in connection with Hazrat Sakina bintul Hussain(as) martyrdom anniversary.

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.

TNFJ condemns siege of Hussaini mourners in Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan: Syed Shujaat Ali Bokhari, Convener of the Markazi Muharram Committee Azadari Cell of Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya has strongly condemned the hooliganism, jalao-gherao and siege of Azadarans’ homes by a banned organization in Guru mangat, Gulberg in Lahore and demanded from the Punjab government to impose law on terrorists instead of giving them a freehand and provide protection to the citizens.

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.

Moosavi demands Govt. to open the historic Peshawar Imambargah Darbar-e-Hussaini(as)

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said that the elements confronted with greed and fear could not put the country and the nation on road to success and the religion and motherland could only be saved from internal and external conspiracies through the power of immense love and sincerity to work. The Islamic World will have to follow the Asswah-e-Shabbiri(as) so as to thwart the Hippocratic policies of the colonial powers.

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

Youm-e-Ashoor observance in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Youm-e-Ashoor in memory of Nawasa-e-Rasool Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his 72 diehard companions was observed with traditional religious spirit, devotion and respect throughout the country including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Tuesday. The day began with Aamal-e-Ashoora in mosques. The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi led the Aamal at Ali Masjid Satellite Town.

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.

Ashuraa ceremonies, Husseini Sha’a’er on climax in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: In commemoration of Karbala tragedy, several million mourners from across the country and neighboring States have reached in the holy city of Karbala to observe at the holy mausoleum of Imam Hussein (p) the darkest day in the universal history - Ashuraa. Ashura falls this year on December 6 Tuesday.

Tens of thousands participate in Islamabad azadari procession, Moosavi laments politicians damaged the respect of Muharram

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: In commemoration of the supreme blood-stained sacrifice rendered by the grtandson of Prophet (SAWW) Imam Hussain (AS) along with his near and dear ones for elevation of Deen o Shariat in the burning desert of Karbala, central procession of Zuljinah, Alam, Taboot and Gehwara of Shahzada Ali Asghar (AS) led by Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi was taken out from Markazi Masjid and imambargah Jamiatul Murtaza G-9/4 Islamabad.

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.

Mourning processions descending at Karbala shrines

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: From the dawn of the first day of Moharram (27 Nov), the month in which the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s), Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), was slaughtered unjustly along with his 72 near and dear ones in the scorching desert of Kerbala some 1400 years ago, mourning processions started descending in the holy compound of the Husseini shrine.

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.

TNFJ sets up control rooms across the country to facilitate mourners of Imam Hussain

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: An important meeting of the central Muharram Committee Azadari Cell of TNFJ Pakistan was held at the headquarters of the Maktab e Tasheyo which was presided over by the central convener Syed Shujaat Ali Bukhari. In the meeting the arrangements of Muharram ul Haram were reviewed in detail.

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.

Mumbai witnesses azadari continuation

MUMBAI, India: Azadari of Imam Hussain (AS) at mosques and imam badas across the city during the current month of Muharram is drawing thousands. Speakers in their speeches highlighting the philosophy of Imam (AS) qayam and depict sufferings of the Chief of Martyrs.

Mourning processions descending at Karbala shrines

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: From the dawn of the first day of Moharram (27 Nov), the month in which the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s), Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), was slaughtered unjustly along with his 72 near and dear ones in the scorching desert of Kerbala some 1400 years ago, mourning processions started descending in the holy compound of the Husseini shrine.

Marking Ashura Saudi forces withdraw from Shiite villages

QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Marking the beginning of Moharram, Saudi security forces have withdrawn from Shiite villages in Qatif in the oil-rich mominin-dominated eastern Saudi Arabia following unrest last week in which four people were martyred, according to witnesses.

Indian-held Kashmir students demand repeal of Hussaini procession ban

SRINAGAR, Held Kashmir: Students in the Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir demanded in a protest rally here revocation of a ban, imposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on religious processions made during the Islamic month of Muharram, ANI reported.

Iran witnesses various traditional ceremonies to grieve Karbala tragedy

TEHRAN, Iran: Iranians remember the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Hussein (PBUH), with various forms of traditional ceremonies.

London Majalis-e-Hussaini pay tribute to Karbala heroes

LONDON, United Kingdom: To pay tributes to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Imam Hussein (AS), Sibtun Nabi (S), along with his 72 faithful companions in the burning desert of Karbala in the year 61 AH, for the lofty objectives of safety of religoion and shjariah and defense of high human values, chain of majalis-e-aza has started in London.

All shrines flags changed as Husseini dome’s red standard replaced to signify grief

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Assalamo Alayka Ya Aba Abdellah …. In a special spiritual environment on Saturday, November 26, Dhol-Hajjah 29, red standard, which signifies revenge, on the holy golden dome of Husseini shrine in the holy city of Karbala was replaced with a black one declaring the start of month of grief and sorrow Moharram.

Hussaini Mourning starts in centuries old Ashoorkhanas of Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, India: An air of solemnity is engulfing parts of this old city with the start of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. All Ashoorkhanas here are abuzz with activity.

Iraq Board thanks Christians for Christmas revels cessation for Ashura

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Committee of Endowment and Religious Affairs in Iraq has extended thanks to Endowment Board of Christians and other minorities for their voice of solidarity and respect for Moharram – the month of grief.

Over 3 million renew pledge of allegiance to Al-Imam Ali in Najaf

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: According to an official estimate more than three million devotees gathered at the holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (peace be on him) in the holy city of Najaf to observe Eid Al-Ghadir or the feast of Ghadir on Tuesday November 15 amid tight security.

Moosavi condemns MFN status of INdia, demands probe of Musa As-Sadr disappearance in Libya

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said declaring the trader of hatred and terrorism India as the Most Favoured Nation is treachery with the blood of Freedom Martyrs. Muslim States will have to give up different discriminations to protect the Muslim States from colonial snake. Arab League has divided the Muslim Ummah into Arab and Ajam while the OIC always played the role of American slave and did not resolve any problem of Muslims. Muslim Ummah will have to get rid of those rulers who are playing the role of colonial stooges and furthering their cause.

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.

Worldwide Ghadir celebrations begin

ROME, Italy: Marking the happy occasion of Feast of Ghadir or Idd al-Ghadir, celebratory programs i.e. galas, festivals and feasts have started from the eve of Dhol-hijjah 18 across the world with great reverence and enthusiasm.

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.

Background of Feast of Ghadir

On the 18th of Dhul-Hajjah, after completing his last pilgrimage (Hajjatul-Widaa), Prophet (p) was leaving Mecca toward Medina, when he and the crowd of people reached to a place called Ghadir Khum (which is close to today's Juhfah).

Ghadir feast in light of Ahadith

Hazrat Imam Ali ibn-e-Abi Talib (as) said: The Ghadir feast is a day which dignity is great. On this day, blessings fell from heaven; the ranks of those who were eligible to rise was enhanced; God's proofs became clear and manifest; today was the day when religion was perfected; a day fit to take the oath of allegiance.

Poetry of Hassaan Bin Thabit on Ghadeer event

On the day of 18 dol-hijja (12th month of Islamic calendar) at the place of Ghadeer-e-Khomm, immediately after completion of the sermon of Prophet Muhammad (S), one of his companions Hassaan Bin Thabit sought his (S) permission to convey to the audience his poetry which he had instantaneously composed regarding this event of Ghadeer when the Prophet appointed Imam Ali (AS) his first successor.

Allah surely looks at Hussein visitors in Karbala before His … hundreds of thousands mark ‘Arafah Day’ at Husseini shrine

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Arafah, 9th day of Dhol-Hijjah – the 12th lunar month -, is an occasion when a visit to the grandson of holy Prophet (peace of Allah be on him and his pure progeny), Sayyedaa Shababi Ahl-il Jannah Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (peace of Allah be on him) is highly recommended by traditions.

Zilhajj 8 - Start of Imam Hussain (A) journey from Makkah to Karbala

8 Zilhajj is the day when Hazrat Imam Hussain (A), holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S)’s grandson, converted his Pilgrimage (Hajj) into off-seasonal Pilgrimage (Umra) and started his journey from Makkah towards Iraq so to save the sanctity and honor of this sacred place (ka’aba). In this way the heinous conspiracy of Bannu Umayyad to trample the sanctity and honor of Ka’aba by shedding blood of Imam Hussain (A) there, had been failed.

Moosavi Message on Youme Safeer-e-Hussainiyyat

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said the unity is a blessing while disunity is a misfortune, and if Muslim Ummah desires to get deliverance from divine punishment, terrorism and oppressive clamp of colonial powers, Hindus and Zionists then it will have to become a concrete wall against enemies of humanity providing practical proof of unity. This was stated by him in message issued on the occasion of "Universal Youm Safeer-e-Hussainiyat" in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Muslim Bin Aqeel being observed throughout the world with honour and respect on Zilhijj 9.

Zilhajj 8 - Start of Imam Hussain (A) journey from Makkah to Karbala

8 Zilhajj is the day when Hazrat Imam Hussain (A), holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S)’s grandson, converted his Pilgrimage (Hajj) into off-seasonal Pilgrimage (Umra) and started his journey from Makkah towards Iraq so to save the sanctity and honor of this sacred place (ka’aba). In this way the heinous conspiracy of Bannu Umayyad to trample the sanctity and honor of Ka’aba by shedding blood of Imam Hussain (A) there, had been failed.

Husseini shrine marble flooring work continues

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: The engineering and technical staff engaged in the holy shrine of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) in the holy city of Karbala has completed 80 percent of their task of flooring the holy shrine with Greek white marble.

Bahraini Sunni, Shiite jointly hold Imam Al-Jawwad mourning

MANAMA, Bahrain: Martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Muhammad Taqi Al-Jawwad (AS), the ninth infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (S), on Dhol Qa’adah 29, was reverently observed in Bahrain.

Saudi Shiites flay irresponsible remarks on their national affiliation

Al-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Rasid news reported that Shiite clerics or the Shiia Olemaa in Saudi Arabia denounced the "irresponsible" provocative remarks in the Prophet's Mosque by Sheikh Abdurrahman Huthaifi in which he attacked the Shiites against Awamiya events.

Hajj the most eminent Islamic pedagogical program: World Forum for Proximity

PARIS, France: Leader of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Ayatollah Muhammad Ali Taskhiri said Hajj is the most august Islamic pedagogical program for human being.

'Ice mosque' to be built in Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: CEO of Ice hotel Yngve Bergqvist said to local paper Norrländska Socialdemokraten (NSD) that they practice freedom of religion here in Jukkasjärvi.

In riot-hit Awamiyah, Saudi cleric urges Shiites to avoid use of firearms

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: In the Saudi oil -rich Shiite-dominated eastern region’s village where police clashed with peaceful protesters was calm on Wednesday as a prominent cleric urged his followers to avoid the use of weapons.

Al-Imam as-Sadeq (AS) mourned in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATEEF, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Jafer b. Muhammad As-Sadeq (AS), the sixth infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (S), was reverently observed in the oil-rich mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia on Shawal 25 September 23.

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.

Ashra Sadiq-e-Aal-e-Muhammad in Pakistan; Mastung incident & demolition of baqee condemned

Islamabad, PAKISTAN: In connection with the announcement of Quaid e Millat e Jafairya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the sixth holy Imam Hazrat Imam Jafar e Sadiq(PBUH), Ashra e Sadiq e Aal e Muhammad is being observed throughout Pakistan. Gatherings on this occasion condemned the Mastung incident and demolition of Imam Sadiq(as) shrine by Saudi Rulers.

Saudis to mourn Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (AS)

AL-QATEEF, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom Anniversary of the Founder of Jafari School and the sixth infallible descendant of Prophet Mohamed (peace be on him and his holy progeny), Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (peace be on him) is being observed in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia on Shawal 25.

Moosavi condemns carnage of pilgrims in Mastung, concerns release of terrorists by courts

QUETTA, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi while strongly condemning firing on pilgrims (zaireen) bus in Balochistan's district Mastong en-route to Iran has said that Martyrdom is our heritage, No one can divert us form path of Hussainiyyat by these coward acts.

Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (AS)

The Holy Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq was the sixth in the succession of the twelve Apostolic Imams. His epithet was Abu "Abdallah and his famous titles were as-Sadiq al-Fadil and at-Tahir. His mother was the daughter of al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr.

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.

Rallies for Baqee Restoration in different cities of Sindh

KARACHI, Pakistan: Youm-e-Inhidam-e-Janna-tul-Baqee (8 shawwal September 7) was observed in all over Sindh Province on the call of TNFJ Chief Agha Syed Hamid Ali Moosavi like other parts of the World. Huge protests were held in all big cities and Majalis were arranged in Imam Bargahs.

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.

Jannatul Baqee whole humanity issue, Baqee demolition day protest in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan:A protest procession was taken out by TNFJ District Islamabad Universal Youm-e-Inhidaam Jannatul Baqee Committee from Darbar Aalia Hazrat Sakhi Mahmood Badshah (father of Hazrat Bari Imam) near Aabpara on 8th Shawwal.

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.

Zeyarah Ash-Sha’baniyah culminates with over 6 million participate

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Amidst tight security and best facilities, an estimated more than six million pilgrims including 125 thousand foreigners from India, Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan, Canada, US, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and different European countries, performed Ziyarah ash-Sha’baniyah that falls on 15th Sha’ban night (night between 14 and 15 Sha’ban).

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!

Melbourne hosts Haideri celebrations

MELBOURNE, Australia: Special Ceremonies to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary on Rajab 13 of The Master of testamentary executors (Sayid ul Wasiyyin), Ameer Al-Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib [as] were held in Australia.

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.

Saudi, Bahraini forces continue razing mosques, husseiniyahs; Shiites strongly slam

MANAMA, Bahrain: Saudi-backed Bahraini forces while intensifying their crackdown on anti-regime protesters have shamelessly demolished on Monday April 18 two more mosques and husseiniyahs and also torched holy objects such as the copies of Quran.

Mussa Sadr seen two months back in Libya

GENEVA, Switzerland: Ebaa News reported that African sources residing in Geneva have asserted Ayatollah Sayed Mussa As-Sadr was seen in Libya two months ago.

State brutalities against Bahrainis

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Bahrain government’s and security forces’ as well as Saudi-led foreign forces’ brutalities against innocent Bahrainis protesting for their rights are in continuation.

Malaysia outlaws Shiite preaching

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysian government said Shiites in the country are barred from promoting their faith to other Muslims but are free to practice it themselves.

Observing Hazrat Abu Talib(a) grief Prophet(p) Sunnah, Moosavi

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said those who commit blasphemy could be stopped and every conspiracy and mischief against Islam, Mashaheer-e-Islam and Shariat could be thwarted through practical following of courage and seerat of Abu Talib (A.S.). This was stated by him while announcing to observe “Universal Ayyam Al-Huzn” from February 28 to March 4 in connection with the Wafat of Murabbi-o-Nigehban of Nabuwwat and Risalat, Hazrat Abu Talib (A.S.).

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.

Kargil shiites perform Azadari at -12 celcius

KARGIL, Kashmir: To commemorate the Martyrdom of Hazrat Abass Alamdar various mourning processions of ALAM has been carried out from different villages of Kargil toward the Kargil Town. As the Moon of First Muharam has been seen one day earlier from the rest of the world and has been duly announced by the Huzia Almiya Isna Ashriya Kargil the Processions of Ninth Muharram has been carried out on the 15th of December 2010.

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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)