The Anniversary of "Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity"

24th Zilhajj 10th Hijrah is celebrated as the Eid al-Mubahila. On this historical occasion, Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity. The historical event of Mubahila also reveals the exalted status of the Ahlul Bayt[Family of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)].This milestone event in Islamic history since then has assumed the signifance of Eid in the history of Islam. In the early days of Islam, Najran was a large centre of people in Yemen who ...

( 2024-12-13 23:47:40 )

To what level a non-Mahram man can hear a woman’s voice? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about the level a non-Mahram man can hear a woman’s voice.

Question: To what level a non-Maharam man is allowed to hear a woman’s voice?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: There is no problem in hearing a non-Mahram woman’s voice if it is not out of enjoyment or fear of falling into Haram.

( 2024-12-13 17:35:25 )

Swiss Non-Muslims Visit Mosques

-- In order to familiarize Swiss non-Muslims with Islam and its teachings, a day for non-Muslims to visit mosques was observed on November 7 in various cities in Switzerland. According to romandie, over one hundred mosques and prayer centers in 12 states of Switzerland hosted non-Muslim citizens to get acquainted with Islamic principles and religious places. In Geneva, more than 500 non-Muslims paid a visit to the great mosque of the city ...

( 2024-12-13 16:33:23 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: In the age of occultation, understand religion through religious scholars

In the age of occultation, understand religion through religious scholars; God Almighty has placed all the ways to achieve goodness and happiness in this religion.

( 2024-12-13 14:44:54 )

Muharram a Month of Remembrance for Shia Muslims

This weekend, Shia Muslims in Waterloo Region and around the world are commemorating a sombre remembrance. Muharram, which started on sundown Tuesday, is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by all Muslims. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Muharram moves from year to year. After Ramadan, Muharram is a sacred month. For Shia Muslims, it is a month of remembrance. The first 12 days are a commemoration, marking the ...

( 2024-12-13 14:28:06 )

Key Taliban member Qari Zubair killed in Badakhshan, Afghanistan

“Yesterday evening, Afghan National Police conducted a security operation to clear some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan,” a statement by MoI said. The statement further added “The operation was conducted in Band Ghorila village, Raghistan district of northeastern Badakhshan province, as a result a key member of armed Taliban group (Qari Zubair) was killed and three other armed ...

( 2024-12-13 13:27:33 )

"Hezbollah, the Community of the Virtue; Wahhabism the illegitimate child of the British"

Addressing to thousands of people who had gathered for Friday Prayer in Halkali Zeynebiye Mosque, the senior Shiite scholar, Selahattin Ozgunduz evaluated certain issues. Sheikh Ali Salman: "If my people be released, I am ready to be sentenced for a lifetime.'' Sheikh Ali Salman is the leader of the Al-Wefaq party, which has the largest crowd of supporters in Bahrain. He was imprisoned only because he had asked for Freedom and Democracy. ...

( 2024-12-13 12:18:26 )

London Protest 'AL-NIMR AT RISK' 16th May - Embassy of Saudi Arabia

Londoners will join the organised global protest day to #FreeNimr demanding Saudi Arabia to halt the execution of Al-Nimr. Ahlul Bayt News Agency - In light of the fears surrounding the imminent execution of most prominent Saudi Shia cleric, Sheikh Nimr Baqir Al-Nimr, London will join the organised global protest day to #FreeNimr demanding Saudi Arabia to halt the execution of Al-Nimr. This series of protest is entitled 'Nimr at risk'. This ...

( 2024-12-13 11:17:20 )

Int'l Confab on Religion, Coexistence to Start Today in Tehran

-- A 2-day international conference entitled 'Religion and Peaceful Coexistence' kicks off today in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Religious education in the modern era, religious teaching and international law, minority rights and peaceful coexistence, religion and international challenges, and international relations and the roles of religions are among the most important subjects to be addressed at the conference. According to ...

( 2024-12-13 11:17:19 )

ISIS plot to attack Shia pilgrims on Arbaeen foiled

Iraqi army forces discovered an ISIS cell in southern Baghdad and thwarted ISIS's plot for attacking Shia pilgrims on Arbaeen. Ahlul Bayt News Agency -ABNA- Iraqi army forces has dismantled an ISIS cell in the region of "al-Yusufiyah", southern Baghdad, avoiding a major terror attack planned to target big Shia gathering in Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS). In this operation three explosive belts, 30 bombs, RPG and a number of grenades were ...

( 2024-12-13 10:16:12 )

‘Ahlul Quran’ Satelite Network Launched

(AhlulBayt News Agency) - ‘Ahlul Quran’ Arabic satellite network affiliated to World Association of Quran Memorization was launched with the aim of teaching the holy Quran and serving the Divine book. According to the website of the association, clarifying efforts made by Islamic countries regarding Quran teaching and paying more attention to Quranic principles, encouraging people to learn and teach the Quran and promoting the status of ...

( 2024-12-13 10:16:11 )

Shia Doctor martyred in Karachi's Nazimabad

A homoeopathic Shia doctor was shot dead on Saturday when unknown motorcyclists opened fire at his clinic in Karachi's Nazimabad area. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central Captain Chaudhry Asad Ali said Dr Anwar Ali Abidi and another person sustained injuries when assailants opened fire at the doctor's clinic in Paposh, Nazimabad. Later, the doctor succumbed to his injuries. The body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for ...

( 2024-12-13 09:14:34 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: Give me the success to be grateful for all the outward and inward blessings

Imam Hussein (as) said to Almighty God:O God! Give me the success to be grateful for all the outward and inward blessings my parents have been granted so that I will not be indebted to you in thanking in the Hereafter.

( 2024-12-13 06:29:04 )

Top commander of Al-Qaeda found dead in Syria’s Daraa

Top commander of al-Qaeda branch in Syria, the Nusra Front, was found dead after gunmen raided his office in Syria’s southern city of Daraa on Thursday. Anas Abu Nabbut, aka Abu Abdullah, was killed by gunmen in the Balad district in central Daraa. Nusra Front confirmed in a statement the death of its commander in Daraa, without providing further details on the incident. “An anonymous group of gunmen shot Abu Abdullah dead and ...

( 2024-12-13 06:09:48 )

Islamic Finance to Advance in 2010

-- Just when many of the world's financial systems have been working to weather the capital market turmoil and its spread to economies around the globe, Islamic finance growth has stayed strong and will likely be brisk during the next year. "We believe Islamic finance has become a recognized and a specific segment of finance on its own with still-bright growth prospects," Standard & Poor's credit analyst Mohamed Damak said on Monday, Feb 1. ...

( 2024-12-13 06:09:45 )

Bahrainis hold rally against regime’s crackdown on Shia mourners

Bahraini protesters have taken to the streets to voice their anger at the ruling Ale Khalifah regime’s crackdown and attacks on Shia mourners holding ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny). According to Press TV, on Friday, demonstrators in the capital Manama slammed the regime’s policies toward the ...

( 2024-12-13 04:08:12 )

People of Wales hold peace rally in support of Muslims

Sending a strong message of peace and solidarity to Wales Muslim community, hundreds of people took part in a rally held in Newport city on Saturday to show solidarity with the religious minority in response to a planned far-right demonstration. Saturday's rally was planned after the Welsh Alliance, an English Defence League (EDL) splinter, announced plans to hold anti-Muslim rally in Newport. The far-right Walsh Alliance has announced its ...

( 2024-12-13 04:08:10 )

Smallest Golden Quran Made in Reaction to Quran Burning in the US

Having been extremely overwhelmed by the Quran desecration in the US, I decided to create a Quranic masterpiece in reply. This is according to Ra’en Khanzadeh, Iranian Quranic artist, whose latest work has just been unveiled in Dubai’s Arab Tower Hotel with the presence of the Supreme Leader’s representative in the UAE and head of IRI’s chancery in Dubai. He told IQNA that it took him 13 months to carve the entire holy Quran on gold ...

( 2024-12-13 03:07:15 )

Mexican Catholics find God in Islam

Mexican Catholics find God in IslamMEXICO CITY (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - For almost five centuries Catholicism has been the dominant religion in Mexico. In 1970, Catholics comprised 96.7 percent of Mexico's population. By 2010, that number had fallen to 82.7 percent, according to the Pew Research Center. Most of this change is attributed to growth in other Christian denominations. Evangelicals, Protestants and Jehovah's Witnesses now account ...

( 2024-12-13 01:06:13 )

Hazrat Fatima (A.S) is the ruling evidence of the legitimacy and innocence of Shiite

Hamadan wing reported that recently Hujjat ul Islam Syed Sadiq Hussaini a renowned teacher of religious seminary of Hamadan, while addressing the mourning program organized in the Sharif-ul-Mulk mosque of Hamadan, said that Islam has emphasized on commemorating the martyrdom days of infallible Imams A.S especially the martyrdom days of Hazrat Fatima (A.S). He added that organizing the mourning programs of Hazrat Fatima (A.S) is noteworthy for ...

( 2024-12-13 00:01:54 )