Religious Authority

Imam Hussein: A Revolutionary Leader Against Nihilism and the Chaos of Modernity ………………. In a reflective intellectual analysis that reexamines the significance of Imam Hussein’s uprising beyond its traditional framework, Sheikh Murtadha Ma’ash—a prominent Shia scholar—has published a research article…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Publishes Book on Honouring Arbaeen —————————— The Research and Publication Unit of the Office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husseini Shirazi (may Allah prolong his life) has published a book titled “Glorifying Arbaeen and Explaining…

Mourning Ceremonies for Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him) Held in Melbourne, Damascus ———————————– Commemorative events marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him), the fourth Imam of Islam, were recently held in both Melbourne,…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has issued a heartfelt statement mourning the victims of the devastating fire that engulfed a shopping mall in the city of Al-Kut, resulting in the deaths of dozens of men, women,…

Shia Centers in Australia and Bahrain Commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) ——————————– Commemorative ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) are being held in various parts of the world, including Sydney, Australia, and have…

Oxford Hosts Global Conference on Imam Ali’s Enduring Legacy …………….. The University of Oxford held an international academic conference from July 9 to 11, 2025, exploring the intellectual and cultural heritage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Walks Barefoot in Holy Qom to Mark Ashura ……………… The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, led a deeply symbolic Ashura procession yesterday in Qom, walking barefoot and without a cloak to commemorate the…

London-Based Al-Rasul Al-Azam Hussainiya Launches Ashura Mourning Ceremonies …………………. As the Islamic month of Muharram begins, the Al-Rasul Al-Azam Hussainiya in London has launched its annual Ashura commemorations with a symbolic and moving flag-raising ceremony, marking the start of mourning…

Muslim world commemorates passing anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Taqi al-Shirazi Religious and academic circles across the Muslim world are observing the anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Taqi al-Shirazi’s passing, the seminal figure behind Iraq’s 1920 Revolution against British occupation.…

Kufa Mosque begins commemoration of Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom with mourning rituals The Grand Mosque of Kufa has raised black flags over its domes, marking the start of mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be…