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Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi says Iraq will achieve victory by its faith and by following the directives of the religious authority
October 1, 2014
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi says Iraq will achieve victory by its faith and by following the directives of the religious authority
A group of teachers and students of the Hawza of Imam Kadhum, peace be upon him, from the holy city of Najaf, have visited the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, in his honorable…
“Love of Prophet” exhibition opened to New Yorkers (New York – United States)
September 29, 2014
“Love of Prophet” exhibition opened to New Yorkers (New York – United States)
“Love of the Prophet,” an exhibition presenting works of art inspired by Muslims’ love for the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, has been opened to New Yorkers. The theme of the exhibition reflects the international…
Japan to host 1st International Halal Expo (Japan)
September 29, 2014
Japan to host 1st International Halal Expo (Japan)
Japan will host its first international forum and exhibition for halal environment and business later this year to raise awareness about the thriving industry in the far-east Asian country. The expo aims to contribute to the development of a…
Muslims using social media to separate themselves from takfiri groups (World)
September 29, 2014
Muslims using social media to separate themselves from takfiri groups (World)
Muslims of the world are separating themselves from extremist groups such as ISIS by using social media with #NotInMyName. The violent actions of ISIS have drawn the eyes of the world to Islam, and sadly many outsiders looking in do…
3rd al-Ghadeer International Festival planned in Najaf (Holy Najaf- Iraq)
September 29, 2014
3rd al-Ghadeer International Festival planned in Najaf (Holy Najaf- Iraq)
The third annual al-Ghadeer International Festival will be held on October 19 in the holy city of Najaf. A member of the organizing committee of the festival said that al-Ghadeer forum is the most important part of the festival…
Bahrainis demand release of political prisoners (Bahrain)
September 29, 2014
Bahrainis demand release of political prisoners (Bahrain)
A peaceful demonstration by Bahraini activists Buri and Eker regions turned violent after police stepped in to disperse the demonstration. According to reports, Bahrainis demonstrated in unity with political prisoners, calling on the Manama regime to release them. In…
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi’s Hajj expedition commences its activities with the arrival of the Eminent Sayed Shirazi’s son (Holy Mecca – Saudi Arabia)
September 29, 2014
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi’s Hajj expedition commences its activities with the arrival of the Eminent Sayed Shirazi’s son (Holy Mecca – Saudi Arabia)
The Hajj expedition of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has commenced its activities in the holy city of Mecca after completing the rites of Umrah. After the arrival of the eminent…
Berries strengthen conventional cancer drug treatment (Health)
September 24, 2014
Berries strengthen conventional cancer drug treatment (Health)
British scientists have suggested that adding wild berries to conventional cancer treatment such as chemotherapy could make it more effective. The study conducted by the researchers of King’s College Hospital and the University of Southampton found that the berries…
Thousands join German Muslim’s “Quran Challenge” (World)
September 24, 2014
Thousands join German Muslim’s “Quran Challenge” (World)
Muslims have a new take on the social media phenomenon: the Quran Challenge. The new campaign seeks to raise awareness about Islam by reciting verses from the Quran on various online platforms. A German Muslim came up with the…
More than 2,000 Saudi gunmen operate for ISIL and recruitment via Twitter and YouTube (World)
September 24, 2014
More than 2,000 Saudi gunmen operate for ISIL and recruitment via Twitter and YouTube (World)
Terrorist organizations employ between 2,000 and 2,500 gunmen of Saudi nationality. An expert in terrorist groups told Al-Hayat newspaper that assessments of research centers and monitors indicate that the number of Saudi fighters reached approximately 2,500, most of them…