Religious Authority

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Renewed Effort to Rebuild Graves at Jannat al‑Baqi’ ——————————– Senior Shia religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al‑Husayni al‑Shirazi has reiterated his condemnation of the destruction of the historic graves of the Imams and other…

Sheikh Baha’i Remembered for Enduring Legacy in Science, Architecture, Shia Civilization ————————————– The anniversary of the death of Sheikh Baha’i, observed on the 12th of Shawwal, has renewed attention to the influential scholar’s lasting contributions to science, religious scholarship, and…

Grand Ayatollah Sistani Affirms Relief Work in Southern Lebanon as Religious Duty ————————————– The office of the eminent Shia Marja, Grand Ayatullah Ali al-Sistani, has affirmed that ongoing humanitarian and rescue efforts in southern Lebanon may rise to the level…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Calls for Institutionalizing “World Baqi Day” as Damascus Commemoration Marks Centenary of Destruction ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized that designating the 8th of Shawwal as “World Baqi Day” is a religious duty, urging…

Shia Mourners Mark Al-Baqi Anniversary, Condemn Silence and Renew Reconstruction Calls —————————————– Shia Muslims worldwide have condemned what they describe as ongoing international silence over the historic demolition of graves at Jannat al-Baqi in Medina. Marking the 8th of Shawwal…

Pope Leo Says God Rejects Prayers of Leaders Who Wage War in Strong Palm Sunday Message ———————————– Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful appeal for peace on March 29, Palm Sunday, saying that God rejects the prayers of leaders who…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Condemns Continued Destruction of Al-Baqi Graves, Calls for Reconstruction ————————————- Grand Ayatollah Syed Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi has renewed his strong condemnation of the historical destruction of the graves of the Imams of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon…

Global Shia Communities Commemorate Late Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, Highlighting His Legacy in History, Civilization ———————————————- Shia communities worldwide have held commemorations this week for the 25th anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Muhammad al‑Husaini Shirazi (may his soul…

The second of Shawwal marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hosseini Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious authority remembered for his scholarly contributions and his stance against authoritarianism. Born in 1347 AH in the holy…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Some Narrations Recommend Acts of Worship for Nowruz ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Shirazi said that, according to some narrations, Nowruz includes recommended acts such as prayer and fasting, noting that jurists have endorsed these practices based…