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Ayatollah Sayyid Mustafa Khomeini Had an Extraordinary Personality
In a meeting held in October 2017 with the organizers of Ayatollah Mustafa Khomeini Congress, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the positive merits of the late figure’s character.
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Goharshad, a woman who shaped history through architecture
Centuries after her passing, Goharshad’s legacy still rises beside the golden dome—an enduring symbol of faith, artistry, and cultural devotion.
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Indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel end without breakthrough in Doha
The first round of indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Qatar ended without progress, with Palestinian sources citing a lack of Israeli delegation authority. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated a ceasefire deal could be reached within the week.
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US THAAD system overwhelmed by Iranian missile salvos in True Promise III
Iran’s missile retaliation during True Promise III overwhelmed US and Israeli defenses, including the THAAD system.
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From engineer of mechanics to Chief of Staff of Armed Forces of Iran; Who is Major General Baqeri?
Major General Mohammad Baqeri is a calm and composed commander with a systematic and consensus-building style of management who enjoys a special status among people and military elite and is called the new architect of Iran's military might.
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Traditional Eid al-Adha Food from around the world
Eid al-Adha means the”festival of sacrifice”. Customs in the big Eid vary considerably across the Muslim world, with ‘sacrificial’ meat being consumed in different ways.
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10 key statements from Imam Khomeini: From covenant with God and struggle against arrogance to hope for salvation of oppressed
Late leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (God’s mercy upon him), transformed the destiny of this country and the Islamic world through his divine uprising, bringing about a revolution that heralded humanity, freedom, justice, and independence across the globe.
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"Man's destination is God"; a glance at Imam Khomeini's social anthropology
Imam Khomeini (God's mercy upon him) was beyond a founder of a political system. He was a profound sage with a comprehensive philosophical theory on human being who believed that the way to reach truth passes through religion and rationality.
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Global Day of Parents: An Islamic Call to Reclaim Family Values and Honor Mothers and Fathers
Every year on June 1, the world observes the Global Day of Parents, a special occasion to honor the sacred role that parents play in shaping our lives and societies. From the perspective of Islam, respecting and honoring one’s parents is not just a noble ethical act — it is a profound spiritual duty, emphasized repeatedly in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp) and his pure household (p).
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I Am a Muslim Traveler—Here's What It's Like to See the World While Wearing a Hijab
For the last 10 years, I’ve been a hijabi, wearing what people call a scarf or hijab. I do it for religious reasons as I was born into Islamic faith as a Muslim. It has become part of my daily routine. Nobody forced me to do this—it’s something I understood going in. Wearing a hijab is a big commitment, so you shouldn’t look down on someone if they don't. Some of my family members do, some don’t.
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Air traffic crisis worsens in Israel after Yemeni missile strike
The air traffic crisis in Israel has worsened following a Yemeni missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport. International airlines continue to cancel flights, leading to skyrocketing airfare prices.
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Sai between Safa and Marwa: A Monotheistic Act of Worship in Course of History
Safa and Marwa are not just two mountains facing each other next to the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
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How Islam supports your mental health
Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, yet it remains stigmatized in many Muslim communities. Conversations around anxiety, depression, or mental illness are often avoided, cultivating a general attitude of “don’t talk about our problems.” This often leaves those who are struggling feeling isolated or invalidated.
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Eid al-Adha expected to fall on June 6, 2025, based on moon sighting
Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on June 6, 2025, with moon sighting scheduled for May 27. The Day of Arafah will be observed on June 5, and Hajj pilgrimage will take place between June 4 and June 9.
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Ayatollah Qāḍī and importance of good intentions
Ayatollah Sayyid ʿAlī Qāḍī Ṭabāṭabā’ī, a towering figure in Islamic mysticism, often emphasised the power of niyyah (intention) in determining the success of a believer’s deeds. One of the stories from his life beautifully illustrates this principle.
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Hadith: In Qur'an, there is a principle for all the disputed issues
Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Faddal from Al-Thaqafi‘laba ibn Maymun from one he narrated from al-Mu‘alla ibn Khunays who has said the following. “Abu ‘Abdallah (a.s) has said,
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Imam Khamenei: I consider myself a student of Martyr Motahhari
I [Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution] consider myself a student of Mr. Motahhari, as I once told him. You know, we were close friends. Our friendship was strong and close since before the Revolution. Many times we would stay at each other's house; he would come to our house in Mashhad, and I would visit him in their house in Tehran and we would stay over for long hours, even for days and nights. I told him I was his student.
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Biography of Martyr Ayatullah Morteza Motahhari
Ayatullāh Murťadhā Muťahharī, one of the principle architects of the new Islāmic consciousness in Iran, was born on February 2nd, 1920, in Farīmān, then a village and now a township about sixty kilometres from Mashhad, the great centre of Shī`a pilgrimage and learning in Eastern Iran.1
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Remembering Martyr "Ayatollah Motahhari", visionary scholar and architect of revolutionary thought
Beyond the vast salt flats of Dasht-e Kavir, roughly 147 kilometers from Iran’s capital, Tehran, lies the city of Qom, home to the holy shrine of Fatimeh Masumeh (AS), sister of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa Reza (AS).
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Karamat Week an opportunity to revive pure Islamic values
Iran’s Islamic Propagation Coordination Council described the Karamat Week as an opportunity to revive Islamic values.
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Sheikh Baha’i: A timeless role model for contemporary scholars
Head of the Sacred Shrines Social Studies Group at the Islamic Research Foundation of Astan Quds Razavi, highlighted Sheikh Baha’i as one of the most distinguished scholars of Islam and Shi’ism, praising him as an exemplary figure for modern intellectuals.
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Widespread participation in global strike for Gaza
In a powerful display of continued global grassroots mobilization aimed at pressuring world leaders and governments to act against the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, a global general strike began on Monday morning in solidarity with Gaza and to protest against Israel’s brutal and relentless assault.
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Eid al Fitr - Feast Of Servitude And Accomplishment
Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفِطر) is the first day of the month of Shawwal and one of the greatest religious holidays in Islamic tradition. "Fitr" means opening and since in this day Muslims break one month of fasting is called Eid al-Fitr. There are some verses and hadiths that mention the importance of this day. Fasting is forbidden on this day and Muslims hold Eid prayer.
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Report: Millions voice support to Palestine on Quds Day
As Iran marked the World Quds Day, many nations in other Muslim and Arab, and even Western, countries took to the streets on Friday and Saturday in solidarity with Palestine. The significance of the Quds Day for the Muslims is indicative of the high value of the Palestinian cause for them around the world, especially that this year is the second year in a row that war and crimes by the Israeli occupation against Gaza continue.
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Night of Qadr ‘Better than A Thousand Months’
Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Qadr is a blessed night in the holy month of Ramadan.