Religious Authority

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…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Announces Saturday Eid al-Fitr ———————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, announced that Saturday will mark the First day of Shawwal al-Mukarram, hence Eid al-Fitr. In a statement viewed by Shia…

Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako Announces Resignation ——————————– Louis Raphael Sako, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, announced on Tuesday that he has submitted his resignation from the leadership of the church, stating that the decision has been accepted by…

Book by Martyred Ayatullah Hassan al-Shirazi Highlights Life, Thought of Imam Hasan (peace be upon him) —————————————— A book titled “The Word of Imam Hasan (peace be upon him)” by the martyred scholar Ayatullah Sayyid Hassan al-Shirazi offers an intellectual…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Self-Accountability Is Key to Personal Growth During Ramadan ———————————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayid Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi has emphasized that the holy month of Ramadan offers an important opportunity for believers to transform their character and strengthen their spiritual…