Religious Authority

Vatican Defends Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Authority Amid Criticism ———————————- Senior Vatican officials and close associates of the Holy See have issued a firm defense of Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic and ethical stance following recent public criticisms from Donald Trump.…

People of Karbala Renew Mourning for Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Holy Kadhimiya ——————————— The people of Holy Karbala have renewed their profound mourning for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him).…

Shiites Mark Anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with Mourning Ceremonies, Renewed Calls Over Baqi Graves ——————————————— Shiite communities commemorated the anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s martyrdom with mourning rituals across Iraq and beyond, while activists renewed calls to rebuild…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Message is “Life Map” for Shiites ——————————— The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may God prolong his life), emphasized the importance of reflecting on the message of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq…

Revisiting Loneliness of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him): From the Prophet’s Mosque to Prison, a Beacon of Guidance in Hardship ——————————- The 20th of Shawwal marks the anniversary of the arrest of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Honoring Remembrance of Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) —————————————– The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may Allah prolong his life), affirmed that the universe is draped in black during these days…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Reviving Imam al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with a Global “Sadiqi” Culture ——————————– As the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) approaches, the Supreme Shia religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Passing of Abdul Azim al-Hasani ——————————– The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom, expressed…

Believers Commemorate Martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, Passing of Abd al-Azim al-Hasani ————————————— Religious communities and faithful believers across various countries marked, on the 15th of Shawwal, the anniversary of the martyrdom of the revered uncle of the Holy Prophet…

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…