afghanistan
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New Zealand tourist converts to Islam during trip to Afghanistan
A 63-year-old tourist from New Zealand converted to Islam during a trip to Afghanistan. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, he made the decision after visiting a mosque in the city of Kandahar that houses a cloak believed by the local community to have belonged to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH).
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Iran offers to help ease tensions between Kabul, Islamabad
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan’s current ruling government, on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation and the recent tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
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Daikundi Shias donate one million to earthquake victims in eastern Afghanistan
Local officials in the Shiite province of Daikundi, Afghanistan, announced the collection of public donations worth more than one million Afghanis for earthquake victims in the east of the country.
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Afghan Sunni Scholar Criticizes Taliban Policies Against Women: “A Woman Is a Hero and the Creator of Heroes”
As the Taliban continue to bar women and girls in Afghanistan from education, employment, and social participation, a Sunni Islamic scholar, Abu Omar Ahmad Farooq Qasemi, openly challenged the group’s restrictive policies in a public speech.
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Book “Imam Mahdi (a.s.) from the Perspective of Sunnis” Published in Afghanistan
With the efforts of the Cultural Services and Publications Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, the book “Imam Mahdi (a.s.) from the Perspective of Sunnis” by Sayed Fayyaz Hussain Rizvi Kashmiri has been translated into Pashto and published in Afghanistan.
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Afghan Shiite Cleric Stresses Unity of Muslims on Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h) Birth Anniversary
Sayed Hussain Alemi Balkhi, Secretary of the Council of Shiite Scholars of Afghanistan and head of the local office of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in the country, in an interview on the occasion of Islamic Unity Week and the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h), said, “The mission of the Prophet of Islam (p.b.u.h) is not confined to Muslims alone; rather, he is a guide for humanity and a mercy for all worlds. His message is for all humankind.”
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Iran sends additional humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Afghanistan
Following the devastating magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan last weekend, Iran has dispatched another shipment of humanitarian aid to support the affected population. The quake, centered near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province close to the Pakistan border, has claimed the lives of at least 2,200 people and left thousands more injured.
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Iran, Afghanistan call for emergency OIC session on Gaza crisis
In a joint diplomatic initiative, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Acting Government of Afghanistan have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the ongoing military aggression against Gaza and to explore practical steps for supporting the Palestinian people.
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Photos: Afghan Shia missionaries gather in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency: The fourth gathering of Afghan Shiite religious missionaries was held on Monday (June 23) at the office of Ayatollah Fazeli Behsudi in the holy city of Qom, with a large attendance of scholars and clerics.
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Afghan Shia Ulema Council blasts Trump’s threats to Supreme Leader
Afghan Shia Ulema Council has issued a strongly worded statement regarding the U.S. president’s threat to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The text of which is as follows:
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Afghan Shia Ulema Council: Iran-Israel conflict is a struggle between Islam, infidelity
The Afghan Shia Ulema Council has issued a condemnation of the recent Zionist military attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling it not merely a political conflict but a battle between the front of Islam and the forces of infidelity.
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Photos: Eid al-Adha prayers held in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Eid al-Adha prayers was held in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan.
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Photos: Imam Baqir mourning ceremony held in Daikundi, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Baqir (a.s.) mourning ceremony was held at AhlulBayt (a.s.) Seminary in Daikundi, Afghanistan.
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Photos: Imam Baqir mourning ceremony held in Lashkargah, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Baqir (a.s.) mourning ceremony was held at Hussaini Grand Mosque in Lashkargah, Afghanistan.
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(Podcast) Continued U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Contrary to Official Claims by Both Sides / U.S. Espionage and Regional Threat Against Region
Although the United States has officially withdrawn its forces from Afghanistan, reports and remarks by Donald Trump reveal that a strategic base remains under American control. Through this base, Washington pursues objectives such as intelligence surveillance of Iran, China, and Russia, as well as maintaining its influence in Central Asia.
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Photos: Mass wedding ceremony of 16 Shia couples held in Bamyan, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Mass wedding ceremony of 16 Shia couples was held in Bamyan, Afghanistan.
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(Podcast) India–Pakistan War: A Threat to Central Asia’s Trade, Security, and Regional Cohesion
Should a full-scale and prolonged war erupt between India and Pakistan, Central Asia would face extensive threats, including disruptions to transit routes and investment flows, intensified rivalry among China, Russia, and the United States, and the resurgence of extremist groups fueled by proximity to Afghanistan. These dynamics would heighten external pressure and jeopardize the region’s security and cohesion.
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Photos: Demise anniversary of Ayatollah Hujjat held in Badakhshan, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: The anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Mir Ali Ahmad Hujjat, one of Afghanistan's famous scholars, was held in Badakhshan province on Sunday (May 4) with the presence of Shia cleric and scholars.
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Photos: Session on "Sturdiness in the field: Afghan Shias' narrative of fight against Soviet Union" held at ABNA News Agency
AhlulBayt News Agency: Session on "Sturdiness in the field: Afghan Shias' narrative of fight against Soviet Union" was held at ABNA News Agency.
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Photos: Ayatollah Yaqoobi's office provides humanitarian aid to needy Shiites in Darah Sof, Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: The office of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Yaqoobi distributed food packages in Darah Sof with the aim of helping needy Afghan Shia families.
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Photos: Friday prayers of Afghan Shiites in Helmand province
AhlulBayt News Agency: This week's political Friday prayer of Afghan Shiites in Helmand province was held in the "Jafari" Grand Mosque in Lashkar Gah city, with the enthusiastic presence of the people and the leadership of Hojjat-ul-Islam "Mousavi".
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead 3 Shiite citizens in Kabul (+Photos)
Three Afghan Shiite citizens, including a father and two sons, were assassinated by unknown gunmen in the "Qala-e Fathullah" area of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
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(Podcast) Trump’s Pressure on the Taliban: From Demanding U.S. Weapons to Concerns Over China’s Influence in Afghanistan
Upon returning to the White House, Donald Trump focused his foreign policy on China, Ukraine, and West Asia, placing Afghanistan lower on his list of priorities. However, he gradually adopted a new approach toward the Taliban by pressuring them to return U.S. military equipment and cutting financial aid. Meanwhile, China’s growing influence in Afghanistan and efforts by various countries to recognize the Taliban have further heightened concerns for the Trump administration.
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Photos: Imam Mahdi birth anniversary celebrated in Dokani village in Afghanistan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Mahdi (a.s.) birth anniversary was celebrated in Dokani village in Bamyan in Afghanistan.
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Photos: Eid al-Mabath celebrated in Hassan Abad-Mazar Sharif, Afghanistan
Eid al-Mabath celebrated in Hassan Abad-Mazar Sharif, Afghanistan 1446-2025