Shia
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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.
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Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama Rector Maulana Dr. Saidur Rahman Azmi Nadwi Dies
Maulana Dr. Saidur Rahman Azmi Nadwi, rector of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow and a renowned Islamic scholar, teacher, writer and Arabic literary figure, has passed away, prompting widespread grief across academic, religious and intellectual circles.
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Protests against trial of religious scholars in Bahrain
In continuation of popular protests in various regions of Bahrain against the trial of religious scholars and seminary professors held in the country's custody, a gathering was held in the Abu Saiba area, and participants demanded the unconditional release of the detainees.
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Egypt Condemns Provocative Actions by Israeli Settlers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Egypt has condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, warning that attempts to alter the historic and legal status of the holy site could have serious consequences.
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IPSP Condemn Police Harassment of Palestinian Activists
Members of the Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine (IPSP) staged a protest at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on September 30, condemning what they described as police harassment and intimidation of activists involved in pro-Palestine activities.
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Self-Development and Community Guidance Seminar Held in Lucknow
A seminar titled “Khud Sazi wa Samt Sazi” (Self-Development and Direction Setting) was held at the historic Chota Imambara in Lucknow under the supervision of Bab-un-Najaf, the office of Ayatollah al-Uzma Sayyid Ali al-Husayni al-Sistani, and with the support of the SKI 72 Foundation.
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Muslim Ummah Should Be Source of Mercy and Justice : Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Leader
The Muslim Ummah should become a source of mercy and justice and a center of resistance against oppression and injustice, said Malik Moatasim Khan, Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
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Quran Recitations Held Across Kashmir to Mark 12th Death Anniversary of Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari
Quran recitations, Fateha ceremonies, marsiya recitations and religious gatherings were held across Jammu and Kashmir to mark the 12th death anniversary of renowned religious scholar, political leader and social figure Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari.
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Mark Death Anniversary of Fakhru’l-Ulama Maulana Mirza Muhammad Alam
The majlis was addressed by Maulana Mirza Ejaz Athar, who paid tribute to the late scholar’s religious and academic services and highlighted the important role of Islamic scholars in serving the community and promoting religious awareness.
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Quran Teachers Honoured at Religious Education Programme in Lucknow
A religious education programme was held at Darsgah Bagh-e-Sakina in Mahtab Bagh, Lucknow, to honour children who performed well in examinations and encourage their continued progress in religious and academic studies.
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Pakistan Army Says 71 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation Amid Rising Violence
QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan's military says 71 militants have been killed in an expanded counterterrorism operation in Balochistan, as deadly attacks continue to hit the country's western provinces.