Religious Authority

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…

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…