Members of Abul Fadl Foundation stage free Zakzaky protest in Gombe

Mu'assatu Abul Fadl Abbas under the leadership of Shaikh Ibrahim Zakzaky Gombe State chapter staged a protest march calling for the unconditional release of his Eminence Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) and his wife Malama Zeenatudden Ibrahim (ummush shuhada). The protest march passed through Bolari towards Government Houre Gombe way and ended at Gombe central market. The protesters carrying banners and posters chanted the free Zakzaky, his ...

( 2023-03-29 04:57:46 )

A taste of Ramadan

Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food (which is called “Sawm”), but about being charitable and giving to those in need, showing repentance and forgiveness, practicing self-discipline, spiritual renewal and much more. I cannot describe what this month means to all Muslims around the world, but for myself it’s a new beginning and another chance to really focus and train myself to become a better person in every ...

( 2023-03-29 04:57:46 )

Imam Khamenei warns enemies' plots to sow discord among Shia and Sunni Muslims

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, received the participants in the 32nd International Quran Competitions in Tehran on Saturday, which coincided with the birthday of Hazrat Abolfazl Abbas (PBUH). The participants, who included instructors, reciters and memorizers of the Holy Quran, were received by Ayatollah Khamenei at Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh (religious center). In this meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei ...

( 2023-03-29 01:54:56 )

Spain to Stage Islamic Photo Exhibit

--A photography exhibition entitled "Islamic Art in 5 Continents" will be hosted by the Madrid-based Spain-Morocco Center in early November. Moroccan website Yabiladi reported that the exhibition seeks to introduce Islamic art to Spainish citizens and encourage them to gain information on Islamic art. It has been also organized in order to feature various aspects of Islamic art in sacred Islamic places and mosques as well as to show ...

( 2023-03-29 01:54:56 )

International Quran Contest Kicks Off in Morocco

Some 50 contesters from 37 Arab and Muslim countries are participating in this renowned international competition. The two-day contest is composed of two branches, the first pertains to the full memorization of the Holy Qur'an with recitation and interpretation, while the second relates to Tajweed (rules governing pronunciation during recitation of the Qur'an) and good performance with the memorization of two and a half parts of the ...

( 2023-03-29 00:54:52 )

LeJ terrorists take responsibility for killing 5 Shia mourners in Karachi

Five Shiite Muslims, among them two brothers, were gunned down and as many others wounded in what police described as an armed attack on sectarian grounds in Karachi’s Nazimabad locality on Saturday. It was the fourth such assault in the city during Muharram.KARACHI, Pakistan (AhlulBayt News Agency) - Five Shiite Muslims, among them two brothers and a woman were gunned down and as many others wounded in what police ...

( 2023-03-29 00:54:51 )

How do those who love Imam Ali (as) appear on the day of Judgement?

ألَا وَ مَنْ أَحَبَّ عَلِيّاً جَاءَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَ وَجْهُهُ كَالْقَمَرِ لَيْلَةَ الْبَدْرِ

The messenger of Allah has said: be aware! Those who love Imam Ali (as) will appear with illuminated faces on the day of judgement

( 2023-03-29 00:47:43 )

Most US House members sign letter backing Israel at UN

More than 90 percent of the U.S. House of Representatives has signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to use U.S. veto power to block any United Nations resolutions seen as biased against Israel, one of the letter's lead sponsors said on Friday. U.S. Representative Nita Lowey said 394 members of the 435-member House signed the letter that was sent to Obama on Thursday. It was written as the Palestinian Authority renewed its drive to ...

( 2023-03-28 23:54:46 )

US clinic denies Muslim doctor right to wear hijab

A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked controversy after saying a Muslim doctor applying for a job cannot wear her headscarf if hired. A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked controversy after saying a Muslim doctor applying for a job cannot wear her headscarf if hired. Dr. Hena Zaki of Plano, Texas said Friday that she was shocked to find a no-hat policy at the CareNow clinic extended to her hijab. "He ...

( 2023-03-28 22:53:33 )

Bahrain Scholars: Regime Targeting Shia

Prominent scholars in Bahrain warned that Shia have been targeted by Al Khalifa regime in the country. In a statement released on Monday, four prominent scholars called on the authorities to stop such acts against the country's Shia majority. "As a genuine component in this country (the Shiite component), we believe that we are targeted in our presence, identity, beliefs, slogans and rituals." "So we call for stopping such targeting," said the ...

( 2023-03-28 22:53:32 )

Sayyed Nasrallah to Israel: 'Don't try us again'

Hezbollah is ready to respond to Israel at any time and in any place, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah underlined in a fiery speech Friday, two days after its troops ambushed an Israeli military convoy, killing two soldiers. "Don't try us again," Nasrallah warned in a televised speech during a Hezbollah ceremony commemorating the deaths of six party fighters and an Iranian commander killed in a Jan. 18 Israeli airstrike on the Golan Heights town of ...

( 2023-03-28 21:52:56 )

The Ring of Charity

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - 1) Ali ibn abli Taalib (A.S.) gave his ring to a destitute in the position of Rukoo, while praying "Salaat", in the Masjid Nabawee. All the companions were praying behind the Holy Prophet. The destitute came in and asked for alms. No one paid any attention. Being disappointed, he was going away. At that moment Ali (A.S.) held out his hand, The destitute saw and took the ring. The companions expressed doubt about the ...

( 2023-03-28 20:50:53 )

structures in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.

The magnificent and marvellous buildings and structures in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.) situated in the holy city of Mashhad,Iran, comprises one of the oldest and most beautiful religious and historical monuments in the world.The visitors,travellers and historians have called this religious complex as "The Glory of the Islamic World".The grand complex of the holy shrine is round in structure which includes six courtyards (Sahn), twenty - ...

( 2023-03-28 20:50:53 )

Professor Ansarian:The thieves of the people’s properties do not believe in Allah and the day of Resurrection

«إِذٰا وَقَعَتِ اَلْوٰاقِعَةُ * لَیسَ لِوَقْعَتِهٰا کٰاذِبَةٌ * خٰافِضَةٌ رٰافِعَةٌ * إِذٰا رُجَّتِ اَلْأَرْضُ رَجًّا * وَ بُسَّتِ اَلْجِبٰالُ بَسًّا * وَ کنْتُمْ أَزْوٰاجاً ثَلاٰثَةً» ﴿الواقعة، ...

( 2023-03-28 19:50:48 )

Qamar Banī Hāshim (the moon of Banu Hashim), the complete epitome of divine unity

Professor Ansarian during his first lecture in the mosque of Ayatollah Boroujerdi (RA) Kermanshah, in the first ten days mourning ceremony of Safar by referring to the promises that Allah Almighty has given to his servants in the holy Quran said: there are a great deal of issues which are mentioned In the holy Quran and it seems that a very high percentage of people have ignored such important issues that if they have been aware about such ...

( 2023-03-28 16:49:42 )

ISIS Allegedly Threatens To Kill Maldives President, Citizens Unless Opposition Leader Is Released

n a new video allegedly released Monday on a pro-ISIS group Twitter account, three men threatened to kill Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen and Vice President Ahmed Adeeb if opposition leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla is not released within 30 days. Abdulla, a leader of the Islamic conservative Adhaalath, or Justice party, was arrested in May following anti-government protests. The authenticity of the video has not been confirmed yet. The clip, ...

( 2023-03-28 14:48:58 )

CRITIQUING HADITH CONTEXT PUBLISHED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Hadith Ina Allah Yabeso Lehazehe Al-Omah Ala Ras Kol Meah Sonatan Men Yojadedo Laha Dinaha; Wagafat Wa Ta’amolat / Written by Falih Ibh Mohammad Ibn Falih Al-Saqir; Riyadh(Saudi Arabia): Dar Ibn Al-Athir , 2007, 104 pages The book critiques and assesses the above mentioned Hadith. It is, in fact, the 16th volume of a collection titled, “Selsele Ahadith Fi Al-Dawat Wa Al-Tojih” and contains viewpoints about the said Hadith. ...

( 2023-03-28 12:47:37 )

The Imam Hussein holy shrine receives a delegation from various foreign countries

The Secretariat-General of the Imam Hussein holy shrine met a delegation of the adorers of Ahlulbait (p.b.u.t) who came from various foreign countries. His Eminence the Secretariat-General delivered his speech in which he described the delegation as the messengers of Imam Hussein (p.b.u.h) in their countries, he also called for recognizing the outstanding humanitarian aims that Imam Hussein (p.b.u.h) made his immortal revolution for to ...

( 2023-03-28 07:37:56 )

Immigrant Council of Ireland: Islamophobia on Rise Across the State

The latest statistics from the Immigrant Council of Ireland reveal that reports of Islamophobia rose by 35 per cent in 2015 after the council began reaching out to Ireland’s Muslim community for more information on racist abuse. Despite the introduction of a Garda pulse system last December to record instances of racism and hate crime, Ms Buczkowska says many people are uncomfortable contacting the gardaí and lack confidence in the ...

( 2023-03-28 06:36:58 )

Iraq Shiite Najaf, Egypt Sunni Al-Azhar meets to combat IS extremist group, divisive thoughts

On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi met with Egypt's al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb and discussed ways to counter terrorism and extremism. There is religious coordination between the high level Shiite institution Marja' of Najaf in Iraq and the supreme Sunni institution of al-Azhar to combat terrorism, said Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab during a press conference with the Iraqi President Heidar al-Abadi Sunday. "There ...

( 2023-03-28 06:36:57 )