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Photos: Closing Ceremony of 2nd International “Ma'ruf” Festival Held in Qom

According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency — ABNA — the closing ceremony of the 2nd International Ma'ruf Festival was held on Saturday evening, 14 February 2026, at the Sacred Defense Garden‑Museum in Qom. The event honored and introduced the winners of various categories of the festival.
Photos: 27th Seminary Book of Year Conference Held in Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: The 27th Seminary Book of the Year Conference and the 9th Seminary Scientific Articles Festival were held on Saturday (February 14, 2026), featuring a message from Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli and speeches by Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminary Schools, and Ayatollah Seyyed Hashem Hosseini Bushehri, Chairman of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom. The event, attended by researchers, seminary scholars, seminary officials, and a group of national figures, took place at the Imam Musa al‑Kazim (AS) Seminary School.
Photos: Dr. Ghalibaf meets family of Martyr Farajollah Shushtari

AhlulBayt News Agency: Dr. Mohammad‑Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, visited the home of Martyr Farajollah Shushtari — one of the martyrs of the recent terrorist riots in the holy city of Mashhad — on Friday afternoon (February 13, 2026). During the visit, he met and spoke with the martyr’s family.

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Photos: Ahlul Bayt Followers Rally in Jepara, Indonesia Backing Palestine, Expressing Support for Iran

A group of Ahlul Bayt followers in Jepara town of Indonesia gathered at Bangsri Square to protest Indonesia’s participation in the so-called U.S.-initiated Board of Peace and to express strong solidarity with the Palestinian struggle. During the rally, participants also voiced support for Iran’s stance amid regional political and military pressures, emphasizing unity with both Palestine and Iran.
Photos: Closing Ceremony of 2nd International “Ma'ruf” Festival Held in Qom

According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency — ABNA — the closing ceremony of the 2nd International Ma'ruf Festival was held on Saturday evening, 14 February 2026, at the Sacred Defense Garden‑Museum in Qom. The event honored and introduced the winners of various categories of the festival.
Photos: Press Conference Marking Anniversary of Bahrain Revolution Held at Former U.S. Embassy in Tehran

AhlulBayt News Agency: A press conference commemorating the anniversary of the Bahrain Revolution was held on Saturday (February 14, 2026), at the Museum of the Former U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The event featured the presence of Sheikh Abdullah al‑Daqaq, a prominent revolutionary cleric from Bahrain and representative of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim. During the ceremony, a message from Ayatollah Isa Qassim, the leader of Bahrain’s revolution, was also read.

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Zainab Mughniyeh: We Would Suddenly Find Him beside Us, and Then He Would Leave Again

Beirut - It is impressive how every time something is written about Hajj Imad, the words captivate the readers’ eyes and hearts. There is no need for a structural or anecdotal display in the writing. It is only enough to read the name "Imad Mughniyeh" several times, carefully and with passion. Perhaps that beautiful mystery is the reason, or perhaps his abilities, personality, history and jihad are the cause. But the inevitable is that Hajj Radwan was the magic of the resistance and its secret. He was that distant unknown innovator, who was only near once he was martyred.
2026-02-14 12:15
Hajjah Saada Badreddine Mughniyeh: In God’s Eye, I Saw Nothing but Beauty

Hajjah Saada Badreddine is puzzling. She doesn’t hail from the world of philosophy or the world of knowledge and thinkers. Perhaps she is a combination of all of these worlds.
2026-02-14 12:08
Enhancing Iran’s armed forces’ combat power with Khorramshahr-4 missile

One of Iran’s new and powerful missiles, regarded as an effective component of the country’s offensive doctrine, has been deployed for the first time in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) underground missile cities, elevating the combat capability of Iran’s armed forces to an unprecedented level.
2026-02-08 12:11

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EnglishPSG’s Dembélé voices support for Palestinians in Rafah

Ousmane Dembélé, the Muslim star of Paris Saint-Germain has voiced support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
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News Service UEFA to vote on Israel suspension over Gaza war

UEFA is set to vote on suspending Israel from European football amid global outrage over its war on Gaza.
4 months ago
News Service French Judoka Doria Boursas refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent

At the European Junior Judo Championships held in Bratislava, French judoka Doria Boursas made headlines after declining to shake hands with Israeli athlete Kerem Primo following their quarter-final match. Boursas, who recently claimed the title of French Junior Champion in the under-63kg category, went on to earn a bronze medal after a series of impressive performances.
5 months ago

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Paper: Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

As tensions between the US and Iran escalate and risks of a direct confrontation grow higher, the eyes of international observers are set on West Asia region. Amid American military amassment in the region, a question presents itself: Is Washington’s air defense power efficient enough to counter Iran’s missile power?
2026-02-05 09:17
Paper: Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

On the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s comeback to power in Afghanistan, the group has unveiled its new legal code or charter of rule, causing controversy nationwide. The document is expected to replace the previous constitution and is set to determine the legal, executive, and political framework of governing.
2026-01-28 08:31
Paper: Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the Trump-announced board that is designed to run Gaza after war.
2026-01-26 10:10

Meeting & Conference

Ayatollah Ramazani: The West distorts Islam; we must tell the truth

The Secretary-General of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) World Assembly said: The duty of the media, in the truest sense, is to convey the truth. We should not view media and virtual space with a Machiavellian perspective. The West exploits virtual space to expand its power, but our approach must be humanitarian and realistic.
2025-05-01 15:17
Full Text: Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky's Message to the Third International Conference of Media Narrators of the Ahlul Bayt (AS)

In a world where social media empowers every individual to be a broadcaster but also serves as a potent instrument of propaganda, the challenge of conveying truth is paramount. At this important conference on media, convened during the blessed month of Dhū l-Qaʿda, we recognize the tremendous effort required to counter negative narratives and disseminate accurate information. The Ahlul-Bayt (as) World Assembly News Agency (ABNA) and its initiatives like Al-Thaqalayn International TV are essential in this endeavor, providing a reliable voice for the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) amidst a sea of controlled and misleading information.
2025-05-06 23:05
ABNA Launches New Website in 27 Living Languages

The managing director of the ABNA announced the registration of the International Union of Media Activists of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and its official launch after reaching 1,000 members.
2025-05-01 14:47

Publication, Sites & Softwa

New issue of Turkish-language journal “Shiite Studies” published

The new issue of the Turkish-language journal "Shiite Studies" has been published. This issue, which became available on December 31, 2025, includes a collection of scholarly research articles.
2026-01-21 11:05
“Religion and the Modern World” Published in Indonesia by ABWA

The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly has published the Indonesian translation of “Religion and the Modern World,” examining the relationship between faith and modernity from Islamic and Western perspectives.
2025-12-26 23:34
“Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)” Published in Malaysia

The book “Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)”, translated into English and published in Malaysia by the Department of Cultural Services and Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-12-07 21:06

Videos

Video: O’ Redwan! Unveil Your Image As the Capital of Freedom

In tribute to martyr leader Hajj Imad Mughniyeh, a song subtitled by Al-Ahed News, displaying Hajj Imad Mughniyeh driving a bus with passengers as resistance fighters who are heading towards occupied Al-Quds.
12:14 2026-02-14
Video / Hajj Imad Mughniyeh: Our Main Goal Is To Preserve Existence of Resistance

An old video of Hezbollah's prominent military leader, martyr Hajj Imad Mughniyeh, in which he highlights the importance of preserving the existence of the Resistance.
12:05 2026-02-14
Video: Who Is Imam-e-Zamana (A.S) and Why Should We Await Him? Listen from an Indian Student

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Sameen Zahra Zaidi, an Indian student living in Iran, spoke on the occasion of 15th Sha’ban about the existence of Imam-e-Zamana (A.S) and the importance of awaiting his reappearance.
20:16 2026-02-11

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News Service Report: More than 50,000 soldiers fighting in Israeli military hold foreign citizenship

The Israeli military has, for the first time, released data concerning the foreign nationalities held by its servicemen, indicating that a significant number of soldiers have at least one nationality in addition to their Israeli passports.
2026-02-15 11:41
News Service Bahrain Rights Forum Marks 15th Anniversary of Pearl Revolution, Calls for Transitional Justice to End Cycle of Abuses

Marking the anniversary of February 14, the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said confronting the legacy of grave human rights violations is indispensable to securing genuine and lasting stability, warning that sidestepping the past would only entrench the crisis and deepen mistrust between the state and society.
2026-02-15 11:21
News Service Photos: Ahlul Bayt Followers Rally in Jepara, Indonesia Backing Palestine, Expressing Support for Iran

A group of Ahlul Bayt followers in Jepara town of Indonesia gathered at Bangsri Square to protest Indonesia’s participation in the so-called U.S.-initiated Board of Peace and to express strong solidarity with the Palestinian struggle. During the rally, participants also voiced support for Iran’s stance amid regional political and military pressures, emphasizing unity with both Palestine and Iran.
2026-02-15 11:10
News Service Photos: Closing Ceremony of 2nd International “Ma'ruf” Festival Held in Qom

According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency — ABNA — the closing ceremony of the 2nd International Ma'ruf Festival was held on Saturday evening, 14 February 2026, at the Sacred Defense Garden‑Museum in Qom. The event honored and introduced the winners of various categories of the festival.
2026-02-15 11:10
News Service Islamic Revolution anniversary celebrated in Indonesia

The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which brought together Iranian intellectuals and residents in that country, as well as senior Indonesian officials and foreign ambassadors to Jakarta.
2026-02-15 10:41
News Service Photos: Press Conference Marking Anniversary of Bahrain Revolution Held at Former U.S. Embassy in Tehran

AhlulBayt News Agency: A press conference commemorating the anniversary of the Bahrain Revolution was held on Saturday (February 14, 2026), at the Museum of the Former U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The event featured the presence of Sheikh Abdullah al‑Daqaq, a prominent revolutionary cleric from Bahrain and representative of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim. During the ceremony, a message from Ayatollah Isa Qassim, the leader of Bahrain’s revolution, was also read.
2026-02-15 10:32
News Service Photos: 27th Seminary Book of Year Conference Held in Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: The 27th Seminary Book of the Year Conference and the 9th Seminary Scientific Articles Festival were held on Saturday (February 14, 2026), featuring a message from Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli and speeches by Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminary Schools, and Ayatollah Seyyed Hashem Hosseini Bushehri, Chairman of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom. The event, attended by researchers, seminary scholars, seminary officials, and a group of national figures, took place at the Imam Musa al‑Kazim (AS) Seminary School.
2026-02-15 10:17
News Service Photos: Korean Activists Gather in Front of Gyeonggijeon Historical Palace to Support Gaza and Iran

A large group of Korean activists gathered in front of Jeonju Gyeonggijeon historical palace in Seoul to hold the 19th protest action condemning Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Participants expressed solidarity with Palestinians and Islamic Republic of Iran and called for an end to the foreign interference.
2026-02-15 10:15
News Service Bahraini Shia Cleric: Iran’s Islamic Revolution an “Explosion of Light” for All Muslims, Free People Worldwide

Sheikh Abdullah al-Daqqaq, director of the Bahraini Seminary in the holy city of Qom, has described the victory of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution as an “explosion of light,” asserting that its message transcends national borders and belongs to the entire Muslim world and all freedom-seeking people.
2026-02-15 10:10
News Service Photos: Palestinians Hold Friday Prayer on Ruins of Destroyed Al‑Kanz Mosque in Gaza

Amid the rubble and the remains of shattered walls, Palestinians perform Friday prayer on the ruins of the destroyed Al-Kanz Mosque in Gaza.
2026-02-15 09:46