Shia
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Bahraini Dissidents: Trial of Shia Scholars, Trial of Shia Existence
Opposition groups in Bahrain reviewed the latest developments in the country and strongly protested against the unfair trial of prominent Bahraini scholars and the fabricated charges against them.
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Arrest of a Number of Shia, Hazara Leaders by Taliban
Local sources in Kabul have reported the arrest of several individuals in connection with the Public Relations Office of Hazara and Shia Leaders. These arrests took place one day after the siege of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin (p.b.u.h.) Seminary and amid escalating pressure on some Shia institutions and figures. The Taliban has so far provided no official explanation for the reasons behind these actions.
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Shia Gathering in Kabul Protesting Evacuation of Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary; Reports of Cleric Arrests
A number of Shias in Kabul gathered on Saturday evening, September 5, in protest against the Ministry of Justice's order to evacuate the Khatam al-Nabiyyin (p.b.u.h.) Seminary in the Darulaman area. Simultaneously, sources reported that the center has been surrounded by Taliban forces and a number of clerics have been arrested, though these claims have not yet been independently confirmed.
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Australian Shia Council Protests Presence of Israeli Military Personnel in Sydney
The Australian Shia Council, in a sharp statement, condemned the presence of current and former soldiers of the Zionist regime's army in the country under the fabricated title of a "peace delegation," and citing UN reports, called on the Australian government to investigate and take action against these individuals on charges of war crimes.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar: Religious Authority Greatest Power of Shia
The head of Wifaq al-Madaris al-Shia in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of the religious authority in preserving and strengthening Shiism, said, "After the Islamic Revolution of Iran, the enemy came to the conclusion that the religious authority is the greatest power of the Shia."
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Participation of Shia Council of Southern California in Major American Muslim Charity Conference
At the annual American Muslim charity conference with the presence of members of the "Shia Council of Southern California," Mehdi Hasan, a journalist and member of the council, delivered a speech, and participants, citing the words of Imam Ali (a.s.), emphasized the Islamic community's commitment to charity, aiding the underprivileged, and defending the truth.
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Alarm Bell for Religious Freedom in Bahrain; Scholars, Husseiniyas, Religious Rites in Crosshairs
A Bahraini activist, criticizing the trial process of dozens of Shia scholars and clerics in Bahrain, has claimed that the measures taken by the country's authorities in recent years have gone beyond the arrest and trial of individuals and have extended to restrictions on preachers, eulogists, imams of mosques, husseiniyas, processions, and Shia religious rites.
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Bahraini Cleric: Tried Scholars of Bahrain Will Remain Symbols of Honor in Hearts of People
The Deputy Secretary-General of Bahrain's Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society stated that no matter how long the trials of the scholars drag on and no matter how many more chapters of what he called "political shows" are held, they will remain symbols of integrity, honor, and honesty in the hearts of the Bahraini people, and security files cannot erase their standing among the people.
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Shia clergy in Kabul: Our Mosque, School Closed for Two Months
Students of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin (p.b.u.h) Seminary in Kabul, protesting the continued closure of the main sections of this center, addressed a representative of the Taliban Ministry of Justice, stating that for nearly two months they have been forced to study in the open air, and asked: "What is our sin? Do Shias not have the right to a mosque and a school?"
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Arrest of a Shia Teenager in Bahrain
Yousef Habib Fattil, a 15-year-old teenager from Bani Jamra, was arrested after being summoned for interrogation at the Criminal Investigation building.
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Continued Security Pressure by Al Khalifa on Shias; Seven More Citizens Arrested
The report by the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society comes at a time when the Bahraini government's treatment of prisoners, particularly political and religious prisoners, has always been one of the main points of criticism by human rights organizations and opponents of the Al Khalifa regime.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric: Seerah of Prophet (p.b.u.h), AhlulBayt (a.s.) Should Be Axis of Muslim Unity
Hojat al-Islam Razi Ja'far Naqvi emphasized that Muslims from all Islamic schools of thought must, through cooperation and empathy, provide the groundwork for strengthening the unity and cohesion of the Islamic nation.
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German Activist at Imam Husayn (a.s.) Shrine: West Presents Incomplete Picture of Iraq, Shiism
David Müller, a civil activist and advocate for religious freedoms in Germany, during his trip to Iraq, visited the holy shrine of Imam Husayn (a.s.) in the city of Karbala and met and held discussions with Sheikh Abd al-Karim al-Karbala'i, the representative of the supreme religious authority and Ayatollah Sayed Ali al-Sistani in Karbala and the religious custodian of the Holy Husayni Shrine.
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Multan Hosts Conference Commemorating Leaders, Martyrs of Pakistan's Shia Community
The annual conference commemorating the leaders and martyrs of Pakistan's Shia community was held in the city of Multan with the participation of scholars, officials, Shia activists, and members of the community.
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Photos: Swedish youth embraces Shia Islam on birth anniversary of Imam Sadiq
According to Ahlulbayt International News Agency (ABNA), the commemoration ceremony for the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Sadiq (AS), in Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, was accompanied by the sweet taste of redemption. Among the diverse programs of the "Al-Huda Al-Lubnaniyah" association, the sound of the Shahadatayn (declaration of faith) recited by Jonathan, a young newly-converted Muslim, filled the center with a fragrant atmosphere.
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Human Rights Alarm in Bahrain; Hundreds of Arrests, Wave of Pressure on Shia Clerics
On the eve of the review of Bahrain's human rights situation by the UN Human Rights Committee, the "Bahrain Human Rights Forum," by submitting two reports, has reported hundreds of cases of arrest and summons, as well as increasing pressures on Shia clerics and religious institutions in the country; reports that are to serve as a basis for raising questions and examining Manama's commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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Are Shia Leaders in Afghanistan Seeking to Secure the Rights of Shias?
Shia leaders in Afghanistan have presented new demands to the Taliban government aimed at elevating the political and religious status of Shias within the country's current system. This move has both been welcomed by the public and drawn criticism toward Shia leaders.
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Protests in Bahrain Against Trial of Shia Scholars
The people of Bahrain protested in condemnation of the continued detention and trial of Shia scholars in the country.
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"Zizom"; An Anonymous Account That Plays the Role of Government in Bahrain
Reports indicate an increasing role of anonymous and suspicious accounts in Bahrain's cyberspace in targeting Shia citizens; a trend that, with claims about these accounts issuing security and judicial orders, has raised questions about how the country's political and security space is managed.
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Widening the Gap Between the Government and the Shia Community in Bahrain
The increase in political and security pressures in Bahrain and the intensified monitoring of religious activities and Shia religious institutions have once again raised concerns about the deepening of the gap between the government and a significant portion of the country's society; a trend that critics view as a sign of the continuation of Manama's restrictive policies toward opponents and the Shia community.
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Escalation of Gap Between Government, Shia Community in Bahrain
The increase in political and security pressures in Bahrain and the intensified monitoring of religious activities and Shia religious institutions have once again raised concerns about the deepening of the gap between the government and a significant portion of the country's society; a trend that critics view as a sign of the continuation of Manama's restrictive policies toward opponents and the Shia community.
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Shia Scholars Criticize Taliban for Lack of Response to Demands; Taliban: Demands, Legacy of Republic
Hojat al-Islam Alemi Balkhi, in his speech, referring to the demands of the Shia community and the personal status of the Shia, stated that the Taliban government has so far not responded to the demands of the Shia community.
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After Complaint by US Shia Foundation; Baltimore School Board Member Apologizes for Islamophobic Post
The Shia Muslim Foundation of America, emphasizing the impact of educational officials' statements on Muslim students, announced that the apology of the Baltimore school board member alone cannot repair the harm and distrust caused following the publication of an Islamophobic message.
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Al Khalifa regime arrests another Hussaini preacher
Al-Khalifa regime security forces raid home of Sheikh Jassim al-Haddad, arrest him without warrant.
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Iraqi cleric: Attempts to fuel intra-Shia strife are doomed to fail
Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, Sheikh Humam Hamoudi, says any attempt to foment strife among Iraqi Shia political factions is doomed to fail, emphasizing that the Coordination Framework, which is the largest bloc in the parliament, is gradually assuming official responsibilities through specialized committees.
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Photos: Shia Community Holds Mourning Procession in Nougawan Sadat
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Shia community in Nougawan Sadat, Uttar Pradesh, held a mourning procession on 8 Rabi al-Awwal, marking the final day of the traditional Ayyam-e-Aza and bringing the period of mourning to a close with a solemn expression of devotion and remembrance.
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Monthly Meeting of Bangladesh's Shia Ulema Council Held in Dhaka
The monthly meeting of Bangladesh's Shia Ulema Council was held in Dhaka with the presence of Hojat al-Islam Sayyid Abul Qasim Rizvi, the head of Australia's Shia Ulema Council.
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Bangladesh Shia Ulema Council Holds Monthly Meeting in Dhaka
The Bangladesh Shia Ulema Council held its monthly meeting on Sunday at its office in the capital, Dhaka, bringing together scholars and officials to discuss a range of religious, educational and social issues concerning the Shia Muslim community.
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Bahraini Shia Cleric Criticizes Government, Calls for Resistance Against Repression
Bahraini Shia cleric Sheikh Adel al-Shualla has sharply criticized the country’s government, questioned the legitimacy of authoritarian rule and accused the authorities of using allegations of “treason” against religious scholars and prominent clerics.
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Tanzania Shia Leader: Islam Stands Firm Only on Teachings of Prophet, Ahlulbayt
The commemoration, held on the 28th of Safar, featured an address by Hojatoleslam Hamid Jalala Mwakindinghe, chief of the Tanzania Islamic Community (TIC), who directed the attention of worshippers to the importance of the Prophet's teachings and the role of the Ahlulbayt (AS) in preserving, explaining, and continuing the message of Islam.