Shia
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Ashura, Symbol of Unity in Stance, Steadfastness Against Tyranny: Bahraini Cleric
Sheikh Isa Qassem emphasized that the main message of Imam Hussain's (a.s.) movement is pure monotheism, adherence to truth, and confronting all forms of domination and tyranny, and that believers must embody the values of Ashura in their lives and stances.
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Grand Mourning Ceremonies of Bahraini Shia Held Despite Security Pressures
Despite restrictions and pressures imposed by the Al Khalifa regime, Bahraini Shia, coinciding with the arrival of the month of Muharram, once again displayed their love and devotion to Imam Hussain (a.s.) and held grand mourning ceremonies in various parts of the country.
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Photos: Annual ‘Quran and Ahlul-Bayt’ Conference Held in Varanasi, India
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The annual conference titled "Quran and Ahlul-Bayt" was organized by the Institute of Quran and Ahlul-Bayt at Imam Bargah Janab Zainab in Bajr Deeh, Varanasi, India. A large number of religious scholars and members of the faithful attended the event.
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Photos: A Two-Day Table Talk Program Concluded at Tanzeemul Makatib Lucknow
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A two-day table talk program on the themes of the growing superstitious practices during the Days of Mourning (Muharram), the sanctity and significance of mourning rituals, and the reverence due to the Infallible Imams was organized at the Golaganj Tanzeemul Makatib Hall.
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Pakistani Shia Scholars Call for Enhanced Security for Muharram Mourning Ceremonies
Shia scholars in Pakistan emphasized the importance of taking necessary measures to ensure the security of participants in mourning ceremonies during the month of Muharram, which will begin on Tuesday.
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Video: Minar-e-Pakistan Completed Preparations for Grand “Martyr of Ummah” Gathering
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Following the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, an extraordinary sense of unity and solidarity has emerged among Shia communities across Pakistan. In this context, a “Martyr of the Ummah” public gathering has been announced at Lahore’s historic Minar-e-Pakistan, where hundreds of thousands of participants are expected to attend.
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Video: Role of Imam Reza (AS) in Transforming Iran into Capital of Shia
AhlulBayt News Agency: The presence of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran provided the groundwork for the expansion and strengthening of Shia Shia religion, transforming Iran into one of the most important Shia centers in the Islamic world. This presence also played a decisive role in promoting love for the AhlulBayt (AS) and further solidified Iran's position as an influential base for Shia religion.
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Shia Muslims Worldwide Supported Iran During the Third Imposed War, Says Iranian Scholar
An Iranian academic says the outcome of the Third Imposed War has demonstrated that many predictions regarding Islamic currents require revision, stressing that the Islamic Republic must reassess its strategies for engaging with the diverse intellectual and religious movements across the Muslim world.
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Number of "Ramadan War Prisoners" in Bahrain Increased/ New Wave of Arrests of Bahraini Shia
Al Khalifa security forces have initiated a new wave of arrests of Shia citizens in the country since midnight.
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Bahrain Intensifies Crackdown on Shia Citizens Ahead of Muharram
Bahraini authorities have reportedly intensified security measures and arrests in several Shiite-majority areas of the country ahead of the Islamic month of Muharram, according to local activists and community sources.
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The Project to Eliminate Shia Identity in Bahrain Is Underway
The news outlet Mar'at al-Bahrain reported in an analysis that the destruction of the authentic Shia identity in Bahrain is not an accusation leveled against the ruling system, but rather a dangerous project that is being implemented immediately.
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The Theft of Shia Endowment Properties by the Rulers of Bahrain
Mercenary elements and civilian militias affiliated with Bahrain's Ministry of Interior imposed a strict security siege on the town of Al-Dair.
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Ayatollah Ramazani: Today's Cohesion of Pakistani Shia Is a Response to the 37-Year-Old Obligation of the Martyred Leader
Ayatollah Ramazani, at a gathering of officials from political and religious organizations and members of the Pakistani Ulema Assembly held at the AhlulBayt World Assembly conference hall, described the cohesion of Pakistani Shia not as a choice, but as a response to the strategic command of the "Martyred Imam" issued 37 years ago in the first year of his leadership, which is now being realized through the sincerity of the scholars.
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Al-Wefaq: Life Imprisonment Sentences in Bahrain Indicate Intensified Suppression of the Shia Majority
The Islamic Society of Al-Wefaq in Bahrain, reacting to the recent issuance of severe judicial sentences in the country, described these decisions as part of an organized process to intensify political and security pressure against the Shia majority.
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Mass Expulsion of Pakistani Shia from the UAE Amid Regional Tensions
Documented reports by Reuters news agency and civil society organizations indicate the systematic expulsion of thousands of Pakistani Shia citizens from the United Arab Emirates, concurrent with the escalation of conflicts in the region and the war in Iran.
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Statement by Bahraini Scholars: The Ruling Apparatus is Rapidly Marching Towards a Dark Fate
Bahraini scholars, in a statement condemning the arrest of 41 prominent Shia scholars by the Al Khalifa regime, declared that the word of truth in Bahrain today is bound in chains, and these arrests are proof of the ruling apparatus's bankruptcy and its inability to confront the logic of truth.
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Photos: Kashmiri Shia Hold Mourning Ceremony on Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Baqir (A.S)
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A mourning ceremony was held at Mughal Mark Zadibal Srinagar, under the auspices of Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Jammu & Kashmir to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (A.S)
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Wave of Arrests and Security Summonses Against Bahraini Shia Continues
Bahraini authorities, continuing their security policies, have launched a new wave of arrests and judicial summonses against a number of Shia citizens in various parts of the country.
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Photos: Bahraini Scholars Meets with Secretary-General of AhlulBayt World Assembly
AhlulBayt News Agency: Following the detention of 54 Bahraini religious scholars by the dictatorial regimes in Bahrain and the UAE, a group of Bahraini scholars visited the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and met with Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, the Secretary-General of the AhluBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
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Pakistan Shia Scholar Says 'Era of Unchallenged US Influence in Region Is Nearing Its End'
Hojatoleslam Shabbir Hasan Maithami, speaking at the "Martyrs of the Path of Islam" conference, has stressed the decline of US regional influence, describing strategic cooperation between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan as the foundation for a new order and enduring unity within the Islamic Ummah.
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Clerics Oppose Alleged Encroachments on Shia Waqf Land in Lucknow
Senior Shia cleric Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi has warned that alleged illegal encroachments and unauthorized construction on land belonging to the Hussainabad Trust “will not be tolerated.”
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ABWA: Revocation of Bahraini Citizens' Nationality Is a Clear Violation of Human Rights
The AhlulBayt World Assembly, in a statement, condemned the Al Khalifa regime's action in revoking the citizenship of dozens of citizens and arresting several Bahraini scholars.
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Intensification of Arrests in Bahrain; Reports of Continued Security Pressure on Shia Citizens
Concurrent with rising internal tensions in Bahrain, reports indicate the continuation of a wave of arrests, summonses, and security raids targeting Shia citizens—an action that has once again heightened human rights concerns.
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Bahraini Rulers Will Be Overthrown If They Do Not Cease Their Hostility Toward Their Own People: Cleric
A Bahraini activist cleric highlighted important points regarding recent developments in the country during a press conference.
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The February 14 Youth Coalition in Bahrain: The Al Khalifa Regime Is Doomed to Collapse
The February 14 Youth Revolution Coalition in Bahrain, strongly attacking the Al Khalifa regime, described the presence of American military bases in the country as a direct threat to Bahrain's national security and warned that the regime's reliance on Washington and Tel Aviv is driving it toward collapse.
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Latest Details of the Suppression of Bahraini Shia;
From Cancellation of Hajj Pilgrimage for Over 200 Citizens, Scholars, and Eulogists to the Arrest of 403 Bahrainis
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Saleh, the deputy of the Bahraini Islamic Action Society (Amal), stating that the suppression of Shia Muslims has sharply increased in the past two months, reported the cancellation of the Hajj pilgrimage for Bahraini pilgrims—including citizens, scholars, and eulogists—and the rise in the number of prisoners to 403.
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Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom Criticizes Arab Governments' Actions Against Shia Muslims
The Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom, while condemning the anti-Islamic and anti-human actions of Arab governments against the Shia community, emphasized that Islamic Iran is a friend and well-wisher to its neighbors and the entire Islamic Ummah, and that these anti-Shia movements will not provide them any way out of the crisis.
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Large Gathering of Seminary Scholars and Hezbollah Supporters in Qom in Support of the Oppressed Shia of the Region
A massive gathering of seminary scholars and Hezbollah supporters will be held on Friday, May 15, after the Maghrib and Isha prayers in the Imam Khomeini Prayer Hall at the shrine of Lady Masoumah (a.s.) in Qom.
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Bahraini Government on a Path of "Identity Elimination" of Citizens
The Bahraini February 14 Coalition accused the Al Khalifa regime of waging an "identity war and genocide" against citizens.
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Al-Wefaq: The Al Khalifa Regime Has Lost Its Mind
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society of Bahrain, reacting to the arrest of numerous Shia scholars by the Al Khalifa regime, emphasized that this action indicates a deep moral crisis within the Bahraini government and its desperate attempt to take revenge on Shia scholars, stating that it will never reflect well on the regime and will lead to its downfall.