Imam Al-Mahdi (a) coronation… flocks visit Karbala holy site

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Raby-ol Oulaa 9 marks two great and happy occasions i.e. Eid-oz Zahra (a.s.) and the auspicious day of coronation of the last infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (s), Al-Imam Al-Mahdi Al-Montadhar, Al-Hojjah (a).

Over two million arrive at Samarra to mourn Al-Imam Al-Askari (a)

HOLY CITY OF SAMARRA, Iraq: Despite severe terror threats, more than two million mourning pilgrims reached the holy shrine of Al-Imamayn Al-Askariyain to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Askari on Rabi Al-Awwal 8.

Hussaini mourning ends in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Hussaini mourning period consisting of 2 months and 8 days from 1st Muharram to Rabiul awwal 8 concluded in Pakistan with respect and honour. On the last day, majalis-e-aza and chup tazia mourning processions were held across the country to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari(as).

UN rights office urge Bahrain to release arrested opposition leader

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations human rights office has urged Bahrain to immediately release opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman as well as all other persons convicted or detained for “merely exercising their fundamental rights to freedom of expression and assembly.”

Saudi urged to end rights violations against Shiites

BERLIN, Germany: Saudi human rights organizations have called on the international community to intervene to end the violations committed by the government against people in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of the country.

Pakistanis observe martyrdom anniversary of Holy Prophet & Imam Hasan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Wisal-e-Nabi (SAAW) and Youm-e-Shahadat of Hazrat Imam Hassan Mujtaba (A.S.) was observed Sunday as a part of Universal Hafta Azmat-e-Mustafa and Mujtaba with religious spirit, devotion and respect on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi. Ulema Karaam, Waizeen and Zakireen addressing Majalis-e-Aza highlighted the Asswa-e-Muhammad (SAAW) and Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.) declaring it best and complete code of life that overcomes all sections of human life and that can be helpful for us for our survival here and the Hereafter. Taboot processions were also taken out in the Federal Capital Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Husseini pilgrims witness another miracle in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: In the holy city of Karbala, the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine had witnessed the healing of a young Pakistani girl, who had suffered from Parkinson’s disease.

Qatif Shia leaders slam terrorism

QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Shiite scholars and community leaders from Qatif Province issued a statement to denounce use of violence against police officers.

300 Chinese terrorists fighting alongside Daash

BEIJING, China: According to Chinese newspaper, about 300 Chinese takfiri terrorists are fighting alongside the Daash in Iraq China has expressed concern about the rise of ISIS in the Middle East, nervous about the effect it could have on its Xinjiang region. But it has also shown no sign of wanting to join US efforts to use military force against the group.

Hossaynis mourn Al-Imam Al-Hossayn (s) on his grandfather Mohammad (s) martyrdom

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Holy Prophet Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Mostafa (S) was martyred on Safar 28, the second lunar month, in the year 11 AH. His martyrdom anniversary is observed across the globe with holding grand mourning processions and majalis.

Moosavi: APS School terrorism an act of TT, RAW, and Daash

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Patron-in-Chief of Supreme Shia Ulema Board Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has declared the APS incident Peshawar as an act of collusion among India’s new Modi doctrine, TT, RAW, and Daash and demanded to spread the Zarb-e-Azb operation to the whole country. Attack of the innocent children has shattered the whole nation. If the politicians did not exercise wisdom even now then the history will never forgive them. Bomb blast on the vehicle of Ameer Muqaam is blatant an act of terrorists. These views were expressed by him while giving his reaction on the APS Peshawar incident.

Over 20 million mark Arbaeen in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: More than 20 million mourners from inside the country and across the world gathered in the holy city of Karbala, home to the holy shrines of Al-Imam Al-Hossayn (a) and his brother Al-Abbas (a), on Safar 20 to mark Arbaeen Al-Hossayni.

Muqam-e-Ibrahim changing proposal aims to spread anarchy in the Islamic World, says Pak Shiite Chief

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Patron-in-Chief of Supreme Shia Ulema Board and Chief of the Tehreek NafazFiqh-e-Jafariya Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said that the proposal to change the place of Muqam-e-Ibrahim (A.S.) is tantamount to hurt the feelings of the Muslim Ummah and to spread anarchy in the Islamic World. Bait-ul-Haram is the sign of central unity and strength of Muslims and such type of mischiefs should not be created that may be a source to annoy Allah and Rasool (SAAW) and turn the Muslim unity into pieces.

Officials expect 17 million to Karbala on Arbaeen

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq:Chairman of the Committee of Tourism in the holy city of Karbala Jassim al-Maliki predicted arrival of more than 17 million Iraqis and foreign pilgrims to the holy city to perform the occasion of Arbaeen al-Hussayni (as).

Hundreds of thousands mourn Haleef al-Quran Zaid bin Ali in Hilla

HILLA, Iraq: Hundreds of thousands of mourners participated in the mourning programs marking the martyrdom anniversary of Haleef al-Quran Zed bin Ali ibn al-Hossain al-Imam Zeinol Abideen (peace be upon them) in Hilla on 3rd safar 1436 Hijri.

Haydari shrine receives Arbaeen mourners en-route Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Despite cold weather and threats of terrorism, Husseini mourners from across the country were flocking to the holy city of Karbala to mark the approaching occasion of Arbaeen Al-Husseini, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A) along with his 72 faithful companions in the scorching desert of this holy city 1400 years ago.

Flocks heading to Karbala for Arbaeen

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Despite cold weather and threats of terrorism, Husseini mourners from across the country were flocking to the holy city of Karbala to mark the approaching occasion of Arbaeen Al-Husseini, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A) along with his 72 faithful companions in the scorching desert of this holy city 1400 years ago.

No hurdle will be borne in Azadari, Don’t treat Iran & India same; Moosavi announces 19-point code of Azadari

RAWALPINDI, October 26: Chief of the Tehreek NafazFiqh-e-Jafariya Quaid-i-MillatJafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has announced that the 19-point Code of Azadari for Muharramul Haram. Matmi processions all over the country will be taken out independently under the May 1985 Junejo-Moosavi agreement and no hurdle will be borne in this connection. Army and Rangers may be deputed at sensitive places during Muharramul Haram while the Muharram Control Rooms may be set up at Federal Interior Ministry and in provinces and they may be director to keep in contact with the TNFJ Muharram Committee Azadari Cell. Action may be taken against banned groups for rooting out terrorism. Operation Zarb-e-Azb should have been launched much earlier and now the nation should fully support it, more over there is also need of a similar operation in Quetta.

Green dome in deep grief on this tragedy......Worldwide Baqee demolition protests on Moosavi's call

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Universal Youm-e-Inhidaam Jannatul Baaqee was observed throughout the country on Tuesday on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi to lodge protest against destruction of holy shrines of Khatoon-e-Jannat Hazrat Syeda Fatima Zehra (S.A.) Ummahatul Momineen and Sahaba Kubaar in Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moallah 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.

International Satin ISIS... Thousands of TNFJians march for Baqee & holy places in Potohar cities

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The central Matmi protest demonstration on Jannatul-Baqee demolition day was taken out from Imambargah Nasir Al-Aza, Chowk Waris Khan. They lodged strong protest on the dilapidated condition of Jannatul Baqee and mosques in Gaza, destruction of holy shrines of religion’s elders including the forefathers of the Rasool-e-Khuda (SAAW), massacre of innocent Palestinians at the hands of Israeli monsters while Matmi Halqas presented pursa to the Rasool-e-Khuda (SAAW) on the destruction of holy shrines of his beloved daughter Hazrat Fatima Zehra (S.A.), Ummahatul Momineen (R.A.), and Sahaba Kubaar (R.A.).

Stop supporting terrorists!!! TNFJ Baqee rallies in front of Saudi Embassy London, Bonn

LONDON, Uk: TNFJ UK oganized a huge mourning protest in front of Saudi Embassy London on Curzon street against supporting terrorists and to demand reconstruction of Jannatul Baqee.

Baqee rallies in Washington DC and New Jersey

WASHINGTON DC: American Muslims held a Protest in front of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington D.C. against demolition of Jannatul Baqee Holy shrines.

TNFJ Baqee rallies in Jhang, Faisalabad, Chiniot and Muzaffargarh

JHANG, Pakistan: Large protest rallies were held by TNFJ in different cities of southern Punjab. Largest protest rally was taken out from Layyah Road Jhang and culminated at Athara Hazari chowk. Indus Highway remain closed for more than hours due to TNFJ rally.

Huge mourning rally in city of Bhuttos on Baqee demolition day

LARKANA, Pakistan: A huge rally was taken out from Imam bargah Haideri in Larkana on the call of TNFJ Chief Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi. Rally was attended by thousands of baqee mourners.

Thousands protest on Baqee day in Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Sialkot, Gujranwala

Lahore, Pakistan: Mourning rallies organized by Tehreek Nafaz FIqh-e-Jafariya (TNFJ) were taken out from all small and big cities of central Punjab on Jannatul Baqee demolition day. Main rally was taken out from Musafir Khana BiBi Pak Daman Empress Road Lahore.

Labaik Ya Zahra sa....TNFJ Baqee protests in Karachi & Quetta

KARACHI/QUETTA: TNFJ workers protests held in front of Press clubs of povincial capital cities of Quetta and Karachi.

Desecration of holy places cause of displeasure of Allah and Rasool, TNFJ announces worldwide Baqee protests

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Chief of the Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi Al-Najafi has said that destruction of shrines of Anbia Karaam and desecration of holy places is the cause of displeasure of Allah and Rasool (SAAW) and there is no possibility for the Islamic World to get rid of problems faced by it unless the glory of the same is restored. He said there is Zionist hand behind the destruction of shrines of Anbia Karaam in Iraq. Colonial powers are playing the similar game in Gaza that they played in Iraq and Israeli monsterism is merely a preface and if Muslims did not jointly pitched themselves against colonial plans then they should get ready for terrible results. He said had the Muslim Ummah stopped destruction of Jannatul Baqee and Janntul Moallah then no power should have the courage to put the Bait Al-Maqdas on fire nor the shrines of Anbia Karaam, pious Sahaba Kubaar (R.A.), and Ahle Bait (A.S.) would have been destructed.

3 Prophets Shrines in Mosul dynamited

MOSUL, Iraq: ISIS terrorists known as Daash in Arabic have blown up on Sunday the third holy shrine of a prophet in the city of Mosul, an official and witnesses said.

UN says Sistani man of wisdom, discusses Daash atrocities

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sought guidance from Iraq’s top cleric last week, strongly condemning grave human rights violations against civilians, places of worship, religious leaders and atrocities in the areas controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS).

Pakistan: Qods Day observed on TNFJ call

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Jummatul Widah International Al-Quds Day Himayat-e-Mazloomin was observed throughout the country with the spirit of expressing solidarity with the oppressed the world over on the call of chief of the Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi. Protest demonstrations and rallies were taken out on the occasionfor independence of Qibla-e-Awwal, oppressed people of Palestine and Kashmir, and against continued terrorism.

Fozztu wa Rabbil Ka’aba … Hyderi mourning continues across globe

WASHINGTON: Massive mourning programs marking the martyrdom anniversary of Amir-ul-Momineen Nasir-e-Rasool, or helper of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be on him & his pure seed), Hazrat Ali Ibn-e-Abi Talib (peace be on him) began across the globe from the eve of Ramadan 19.

Terror Daash explodes husseiniyaat, shrines south Kirkuk

KIRKUK, Iraq: Security sources and witnesses in the province of Kirkuk told on Thursday July 17 that Daash terrorists today blew up religious shrines, husseiniyaat and mosques besides headquarters of political parties and Iraqi army in the village of Bashir (35 km south of Kirkuk), noting that the bombings did not result in any casualties.

Purpose of the Israeli brutalities is to divert the world attention from barbarism in Iraq, Moosavi

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The chief of the Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said that purpose of the brutal Israeli bombing on Gaza is to divert the world attention from barbarism going on in Iraq by MOSAD. He said the Zionist hand is also behind Iraqi and Syrian insurgency, terrorism is contrary to Islam and a conspiracy to defame Muslims. The Islamic World will have to unite to unveil the faces of terrorists and will have to follow the teachings of Nawasa-e-Rasool Hazrat Imam Hassan (A.S.) so as to turn the world into a hub of peace, who had rejected the throne for restoration of peace and stop bloodshed, he added. He said destruction of holy shrines of Anbia, Swaleheen, Ahle Bait Athaar, Sahaba Kubaar, and Aulia Azzam is tantamount to inviting wrath of God.

Israel’s Gaza ground attack doomed to failure: Meshaal

GAZA, Palestine: Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal says Israel’s ground invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip is destined to fail.

Salafists in Egypt: "Daash" distorting Islam in Iraq

CAIRO, Egypt: An official for the Salafist in Egypt Adel Nasr aid on Wednesday July 16 that doings of"Daash" in Iraq is not Islam at all, describing the terror group as Takfiri.

Tomb of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Kilani” destroyed

DAMASCUS, Syria: A religious shrine was blown up by terrorists in eastern countryside, Salmiah city, west of Syria, a security source in Syria said.

“Daash” claims houses of Shiites, Christians property of Islamic state

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: An informed source in the Nineveh province, on Wednesday, told that terror Daash (ISIL) was conducting a search operation for citizens that belong to the Shiite sect and Christianity across Mosul, claiming that there is no place for Shiites or Christians in the city and their homes are owned by Daash’s so-called "Islamic State".

Saudi rulers desire to impose their belief on all

ISLAMABAD, February 23: The Patron-in-Chief of Shia Ulema Board Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya Chief Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has declared the proposed plan to destruct the place of birth of Rasool-e-Akram (SAAW) an inhuman act and an attack on the honour and dignity of the Islamic World and announced to observe “Youm-e-Azmat Sha’air Allah” in this connection on February 28. He appealed the Islamic World to raise the voice of protest against destruction of place of birth of the Hazoor-e-Akram (SAAW) in the garb of extension of holy Islamic cities of Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah.

Egypt: Shiites demand representation in const. board

CAIRO, Egypt: An Egyptian top Shiite figure Sayed T. Al Hashimi has criticized not giving the Shiites any representation in the 50-member committee to amend the 2012 constitution.

London: TNFJ protest in front of Saudi embassy demand Baqi

LONDON, United Kingdom: In connection with Shawal 8 that marks the demolition of Al-Baqee cemetery in the holy city of Medina, Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-i-Jafariya (TNFJ) staged a grand protest in front of Saudi embassy in London, the United Kingdom. A large number of people, Men, women, children attended the protest.

Spreading Shia teachings an offence in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: A high-rank official in Malaysia said on Tuesday that Malaysians can be Shia Muslims but cannot spread the sect's teachings.

US envoy to Baghdad: Saudi Arabia financed al-Qaeda attacks in Iraq to destabilize govt

United Kingdom: The British newspaper The Guardian revealed on Friday, about “a group of secret U.S. telegrams dating back to 2009, talking about Iraq’s relationship with its neighbors.’

Tunisia terrorists get 5 years for burning Sufi shrine

TUNIS: A Tunisian court has sentenced six radical Islamists to five years in prison for torching a Sufi Muslim shrine.

Indonesia Shiite clerics urge admin to end Sampang persecution

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian Shia community leaders held meeting with leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday May 14 to voice their grievances over the plight of Shiites in Sampang, East Java, who have been in limbo for nearly a year after being evicted by extremists there.

Syria Awqaf Commission calls on UN to protect religious sites

DAMASCUS, Syria: The Awqaf and Religious Affairs Commission has strongly condemned demolishing of a revered companion Hajar bin Udai shrine and digging of the grave by armed extremists in Syria.

Association of Moroccan HR demands Rabat to stop Riyadh from demolition

RABAT, Morocco: The Moroccan Association for Citizenship and Human Rights has accused Saudi government to "destroy" the important Islamic sites just to compensate accommodation, shopping centers, fine dining, "where the home of Ummul Mominin Sayedah Khadija (S) has become cycle of public water,".

Rare picture of Sayedah Khadija (S) shrine before demolition

HOLY MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: Holy shrines of Sayedah Khadijatul Kobraa (SA), her son Qassem bin Muhammad (S), along with many other dignitaries of Islam at cemetery of Al-Moalla in the holy city of Makkah were razed in 1925 by the then Saudi rulers.

Hazret Fatimah (AS) martyrdom anniversary in Kargil

KARGIL: Marking the anniversary of martyrdom of Hazret Fatimah Zahra (s), the only daughter of Prophet hazret Muhammad (s), majalis e aza and processions were held in Kargil.

Inquiry at Al-Azhar for being Shia

CAIRO, Egypt: Reports said that a female student at the Al-Azhar College for Girls in Assiut is facing an investigation to ascertain if she is a Shia Muslim or not.

What Saudis did with Masjid Sayyedah Fatimatoz Zahra (AS)

HOLY CITY OF MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Extremist Saudi authorities have either demolished holy sites or signs belonging to Prophet Muhammad (s), his progeny and companions or forbid even torture Muslims for visiting the same.

Stone throwers on Hussaini rituals should fear from Mother of Hussain(as), Moosavi on Arbaeen

Belief is the singular of beliefs that means making a solid tie and making a strong promise and commitment and it is related with the human heart. Similarly belief means thinking and an ideology that impressed a human heart and the imagination that overcomes his mind and heart completely and then coerces it into adopting a particular life-style and remains stuck to this strong belief and ideology. That is why the human belief and ideology rule the human feelings. Our belief is that Islam is our religion because the Zaat-e-Illahi has declared it most liked religion.

Latest snaps of Imam Hussein (AS) miracle

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Turbah or the soil from the holy grave of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) kept in Husseini shrine museum in a glass bottle was transformed to red fresh blood marking Ashuraa this year at 10:15 am.

Bahrain regime abuses photos put on display in Karbala

WASHINGTON, The United States: The Bahraini opposition and human rights activists have organized a photo exhibition in the holy city of Karbala which includes oppression of the Bahraini regime against Bahrainis.

Husseini soil at Husseini museum turned into fresh blood on Ashura

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: At the time of Dhor prayer and start of Rakzato Tawerej, as the qari ol maqtal al-Husseini (the reciter of Husseini martyrdom story) reached at the point where he recited the slaughter of Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS), soil of grave of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) placed in a glass bottle in Husseini Museum in the Husseini shrine compound turned into red fresh blood.

Shiite Leadership in Pakistan

In 1947 when Pakistan came into being the first shia party was "Shia conference”, later idara Tahaffaz-e-Huqooq-e-shia and then in the last period of president Ayub khan, Shia Mutalbat Committee was formed that remained till Bhutto’s period.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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)