Religious Authority

Al-Azhar Issues Statement on Visiting Saints’ Graves, Describing It as “Noble Prophetic Tradition” ————————————– Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research authorities have issued a response addressing public inquiries regarding the permissibility of visiting the graves of religious figures and righteous individuals, including the…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi Is Certain Divine Promise That Will Never Be Broken ——————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi stated that the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his noble reappearance) is a definite promise…

Activists Call on Muslims to Highlight Holy Prophet’s Sacrifices, Share His Message with World —————————————– Religious activists have emphasized that devotion to Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) requires loyalty and commitment to honoring…

Religious Institutions Worldwide Hold Mourning Programs to Commemorate Martyrdom of Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him and His Family) ——————————————— Religious institutions and centers affiliated with the Grand Ayatullah Shirazi in several Arab, Islamic and international countries have…

28th of Safar Marks Painful Martyrdom Anniversary of Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) ———————————- The 28th of Safar marks one of the most painful events in Islamic history: the martyrdom of Holy Prophet Muhammad…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to Deliver Special Address Commemorating Martyrdom of Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) —————————————————- The official website of the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, announced on Sunday…

Muslims Commemorate Passing of Lady Fatimah bint Asad, Mother of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) ———————————— Muslims commemorated on the 23rd of Safar the anniversary of the passing of Lady Fatimah bint Asad (may Allah’s mercy be upon her),…

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: A Global Spiritual Journey Embodying the Values of Sacrifice, Freedom and Justice ——————————————- Every year during the month of Safar, millions of pilgrims make their way toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the Arbaeen of Imam…

Academic Calls to Expand Research on the Scientific and Cultural Dimensions of Arbaeen Pilgrimage ————————————– Iraqi academics and researchers have called for greater investment in the scientific, cultural, and civilizational aspects of the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be…

WHO Highlights Arbaeen Pilgrimage as One of World’s Largest Annual Gatherings, Continues Support for Iraq’s Health Preparedness ———————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its continued support for Iraq’s health sector during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season, describing the event…