Shia
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Bahrain Grand Criminal Court postpones trial session of detained religious scholars
The Grand Criminal Court in Bahrain postponed the trial session of dozens of detained religious scholars and religious and social figures to November 22 of this month for the pronouncement of the verdict in the case.
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Protest gatherings in Bahrain in support of detained Shia scholars
Residents of a number of cities and regions of Bahrain, by holding marches and protest gatherings, announced their support for the detained Shia scholars.
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Protests Held in 19 Areas of Bahrain in Support of Detained Religious Scholars
Large-scale demonstrations have been held across 19 areas of Bahrain in support of detained religious scholars, with protesters demanding their immediate release.
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US and Israeli Aggressive Policies Contradict International Principles and Claims of Human Rights
Hujjat-ul-Islam Agha Syed Mujtaba Abbas Mousavi Safavi, General Secretary of Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Jammu and Kashmir, has stressed that piety.
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Bahraini people march in support of detained Shia scholars
The people of Bahrain, in several cities and regions of this country, by holding marches and protest gatherings, announced their support for the detained Shia scholars and protested against their trial by the Al Khalifa regime.
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Historic victory for Shia in America; Amir Makled becomes 1st Muslim member of University of Michigan Board of Regents
Amir Makled, a Lebanese-origin Shia lawyer and defender of the rights of pro-Palestine students, entered the University of Michigan Board of Regents by winning more than 2.2 million votes in the statewide elections of the US state of Michigan and became the first Muslim to enter this body.
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Lebanese Cleric: US Voters Told Trump 'No' to War with Iran
A senior Lebanese cleric says the recent US election results carried clear political messages that cannot be ignored — particularly regarding Washington's policy toward war with Iran.
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Sunni scholars condemn Kuwaiti court's ruling against Shia scholar
In continuation of the condemnation of the Kuwaiti criminal court's verdict sentencing Ayatollah Sheikh Hussein Al-Ma'touq, the Kuwaiti Shia scholar to death, Sunni scholars have also described this decision as an oppressive, political act aimed at weakening Islamic unity and the resistance movement and have called for its annulment.
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Texas Muslims Mobilize for Elections to Counter Republican Islamophobia
Amid rising anti-Muslim rhetoric and restrictive policies in Texas, mosque leaders and Muslim activists are urging greater electoral participation, presenting the Muslim.
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Interfaith Seminar Life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) Draws Shia, Sunni and Hindu Leaders
An interfaith seminar titled “Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) and Her Message of Peace” was held in Nepalgunj on the occasion of the Fatimiyya days, bringing together approximately 150 participants from Shia, Sunni and Hindu communities.
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Six-Day Online Workshop Education Upbringing Participation from Pakistan, India and Iran
A six-day online training workshop for female students and participants was organised by the Majlis-e-Ulama Maktab-e-Ahlul Bayt Pakistan, attracting a large number of participants from Pakistan, India and Iran.
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Photos: Tanzeemul Makatib’s Deeni Taleemi Conference – 1st Session
AhlulBayt News Agency: Tanzeemul Makatib, is organizing the first session of its Deeni Taleemi Conference on 1st November 2026 in Kotwali, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, India, with the aim of promoting and strengthening religious education.
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Delegation of believers from United Kingdom visits Imam Hussain Cultural Center in Islamabad
A delegation of believers residing in the United Kingdom, led by His Eminence Sheikh Sayyid Ghulam Shabbir Al-Najafi, visited the Imam Hussain Cultural Center in Islamabad. The delegation included His Eminence Sheikh Alamdar Al-Qomi; Sayyid Salman Abid, Vice President of the Hussaini Mission in Newport, UK; Sayyid Thaqalain Ali, Secretary-General of the Husseini Mission in the UK; and Sayyid Sajjad Abid. Also present were His Eminence Allamah Sheikh Muhammad Ishaq Al-Najafi and His Eminence Sheikh Ahmed Hussein Fakhruddin.
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Shia Muslims Foundation of America calls for release of detainees held over Fatimid mourning ceremonies in Bahrain
Following reports of the detention of a number of Shia preachers and eulogists in Bahrain, the Shia Muslims Foundation of America called for the disclosure of the detainees' whereabouts, their access to lawyers and family, and the release of those detained solely for religious activities, emphasizing that Shia Muslims must be able to mourn Lady Fatima Zahra (a.s.) without fear of arrest.
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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.