Shia
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Int’l Human Rights Bodies Denounced Execution of Young Saudi Shia
The execution of Hassan Zakri al-Faraj, a 29-year-old Saudi Shia citizen who had been sentenced to death on the alleged charge of participating in protests during his adolescence, drew reactions and criticism from human rights groups. These bodies, while expressing concern about the trial process in the case, have warned about the possible execution of Yousef al-Munasif, another defendant in these cases.
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Lebanese Shia council condemns deadly attack on church in Jordan
The Vice President of the Supreme Islamic Shia Council of Lebanon, speaking on behalf of the council, condemned a recent terrorist attack on a church in the Karak region of Jordan, emphasizing that this act constitutes a blatant assault on the essence of the Abrahamic religions.
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Life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra Model of Faith, Modesty and Justice, Says Kashmiri Scholar
Hujjatul Islam Syed Mujtaba Abbas Mousavi, secretary-general of the Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, has called on Muslims to strengthen their piety, uphold moral values.
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Photos: Shia In Uganda Marks Second Day of Fatimiyya Mourning Gathering
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Members of the KSIJ Kampala, community gathered on the second day of Ayyam-e-Fatimiyya to commemorate Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A.), reflecting on her life, sacrifices and enduring legacy. The gathering was organized by KSIJ Kampala, Uganda.
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Shia Scholars Residing in Russia Condemned the Hijab Ban in Azerbaijan's Schools
A group of Shia scholars and religious figures of Azerbaijani origin residing in Russia, at a specialized meeting in Moscow, condemned the restrictions imposed on the hijab in the schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan and considered it a violation of religious freedom and the fundamental right to education.
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Aligarh Muslim University Hosts ‘Behesht-e-Sukhan’, a Literary Gathering Celebrating Devotion to Ahlul Bayt
Aligarh Muslim University hosted a literary and religious gathering titled *Behesht-e-Sukhan* at its Bait-us-Salat, bringing together scholars, faculty members, students and members of the community for a programme celebrating devotion to the Ahlul Bayt (the family of Prophet Muhammad) through Urdu and Arabic poetry.
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Quetta Hazara Shia Delegation Raises Community Concerns with Afghan Consul General
A delegation of Hazara Shia scholars and community leaders met Afghanistan’s Consul General, Mawlawi Fazl-ul-Haq Shakir, at the Afghan consulate in Quetta to discuss concerns over issues reportedly affecting the Hazara Shia community in Afghanistan.
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"Pretext, Terrorism"; How Does Bahraini Government Label Shias, Protesters as Terrorists?!
The concept of terrorism has transformed from describing a specific crime into a political accusation for suppressing dissidents, activists, and clerics; while prominent Shia figures in Bahrain, such as Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qasim and Sheikh Ali Salman, have repeatedly explicitly condemned violence and terrorism and have permitted reform only through peaceful means.
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Nahj al-Balagha Conference Guests Visit Skardu Quran Seminary
Distinguished guests attending the first Nahj al-Balagha Conference held in memory of Mohsin-e-Millat (RA) visited Madrasa Hifaz-ul-Quran in Skardu, where they were welcomed at a special ceremony honoring the institution’s Quran memorizers.
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Martyrs Sacrificed Their Lives to Uphold Islam Says Allama Maqsood Domki
Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, provincial president of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan in Sindh, visited Wadi Zahra Salamullah Alaiha in Ranipur, where he met the shrine’s custodian, Ghulam Hussain Jafri, Maulana Liaquat Ali Qummi, principal of Jamia-tul-Murtaza seminary in Ranipur, Rahib Ali Solangi, Manzoor Hussain Bhilar and other community members and organizers.
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Three-Day Specialized Training Programme on Fatima Studies Begins in Jaunpur
A three-day specialized training programme on Fatima Studies (Fatima Shanasi) has commenced at Jamia Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.), located at Sadar Imambara, Begumganj, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
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Pakistani Shia scholars reaffirm support for Iran, Resistance Front at Karachi conference
Shia scholars and representatives of Pakistani religious parties and organizations have reaffirmed their support for the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Resistance Front, stressing the need to strengthen unity among Muslims during a conference in Karachi.
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Saudi Arabia executes five Shia youths in the Eastern Province (+Photos)
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that it has executed five of its citizens on charges related to terrorism, including membership in a terrorist organization, shooting at security forces, and financing terrorist operations.
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Pakistan’s Shia Ulema Council chief urges Islamic unity and regional diplomacy
Hojatoleslam Shabbir Hassan Maisami, Secretary-General of Pakistan's Shia Ulema Council, has called on Islamic countries to strengthen diplomacy and regional cooperation to reduce tensions, prevent the spread of crisis and counter its humanitarian and economic fallout — warning that insecurity along strategic maritime routes could disrupt global trade and oil transit.
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“Do Not Use the Holy Mosques to Fuel Sectarian Divisions,” Pakistani Scholar Jawad Naqvi
Hujjat-ul-Islam Syed Jawad Naqvi, head of the Bedari Ummat-e-Mustafa Movement and director of Jamia Urwat-ul-Wusqa in Lahore, has warned that attempts to provoke sectarian tensions in Pakistan in the name of the Two Holy Mosques could have dangerous and long-lasting consequences.
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Shia Student Anmol Zahra Selected as Government Nursing Officer
Anmol Zahra, a student from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a significant academic and professional milestone after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) and securing selection for the post of Government Nursing Officer.
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Saudi Arabia set to execute Shia man for attending protests, funerals as a teenager
Saudi Arabia is poised to execute a young man who was arrested at just 15 years old for attending demonstrations for religious freedom and funerals that the regime deemed to be protests, in what human rights organizations describe as the latest example of Riyadh's surging use of the death penalty for non-violent offenses.
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Minaret of Historic Shia Religious Complex Collapses in India
The collapse of a minaret at Karbala-e-Diyanat-ud-Daula in Lucknow has raised concerns over the preservation of Shia religious heritage, with the Shia Central Waqf Board urging federal intervention.
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Iran Stands Firm in Defence of Islam, Says Indian Cleric
Muslim unity, educational progress and interfaith harmony highlighted at Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind meeting in Jharkhand.
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Bahrain Allows Japanese Animation Festival but Restricts Shia Religious Traditions
Mir’at al-Bahrain questions government policies, calling for equal treatment of cultural events and Shia religious gatherings
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Bahraini human rights activist: Al Khalifa seeks to eradicate Shia in Bahrain
According to AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA), Ali al-Fayez, a Bahraini political and human rights activist, on the sidelines of the press conference "Beyond Prison Bars – Beyond Limitations," while explaining the situation of Shias in Bahrain, emphasized that a war against Shias is ongoing in the country and measures are being taken with the aim of eliminating Shia religion in Bahrain.
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Hussaini Shia Welfare Association Honours Meritorious Students in Sultanpur
The Hussaini Shia Welfare Association organised an awards ceremony at Husainia Nautamir in Amhat, Sultanpur, on Sunday, honouring 10 meritorious students from the CHAMPS competition, a state-level PGT topper, NEET qualifiers and social workers. The event aimed to promote educational awareness and encourage talented students to pursue academic excellence.
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Priyanka Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of ‘Dictatorship’ Amid Police Crackdown on Delhi Protesters
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of undermining democracy, describing India as a country under “dictatorship” led by Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Seminar Examines Role Monotheism in Ayatollah Khamenei’s Intellectual Thought
Jamia Al-Mustafa in Karachi hosted an academic seminar on the role of monotheism in the intellectual thought of the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, bringing together faculty members and students to discuss the religious and practical dimensions of the Islamic concept of Tawhid.
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Pakistani cleric: Muslims would be among world's leading powers if adhering to Quran
Ayatollah Hafiz Seyyed Riaz Hussain Najafi says Muslims would be among the world's leading powers today if they adhered to Quranic teachings, stresses service to humanity and ethical principles
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Concerns Grow over Possible Disenfranchisement of Muslims in India Amid Mass Voter Roll Revision
The deletion of more than 130 million names from India's electoral rolls during a sweeping voter list revision has triggered political and public protests, with opposition parties and civil rights activists warning that the process could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly Muslims and economically disadvantaged communities. India's Election Commission and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have rejected allegations of wrongdoing.
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Books on Martyr Rahbar’s Life and Ideas Draw Attention in Lucknow National Book Fair
Books exploring the life, ideas and struggles of Martyr Rahbar Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei attracted considerable attention from readers and scholars at the 23rd National Book Fair in Lucknow.
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MANUU Opens Radio Podcast Studio and Media Archive to Strengthen Practical Journalism Training
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has taken an important step towards strengthening practical journalism education with the inauguration of a Radio Podcast Studio and the Professor Syed Ainul Hasan Media Archival Exhibition Unit at its Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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Indian Shia Cleric Calls for Nationwide Legal Response to Remarks on Ayatollah Khamenei
Maulana Yasoob Abbas, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board, has strongly condemned remarks made by Indian comedian Ankit Agnihotri about the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and appealed to supporters across India to pursue legal complaints against the comedian.
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Growing Concerns Over Discriminatory Opposition to Mosques in United States
Muslim communities in the United States are increasingly facing opposition from local authorities over parking facilities for mosques, with researchers pointing to possible discriminatory patterns in municipal planning decisions.