Shia

Shia Muslims in Afghanistan After Four Years of Taliban Rule

Afghan Shia communities and groups, who initially pursued constructive engagement with the Taliban government, appear increasingly disillusioned after four years, as their demands for rights and recognition remain unmet despite sustained efforts.

Defending Iran Is Religious Obligation: Senior Afghan Shia Cleric

An Afghan Shia source of emulation said defending Iran against the aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime is a religious obligation.

Indian Shia Cleric: Holy Month of Ramadan a Gateway to Divine Mercy, Spiritual Renewal

A prominent Indian cleric has described the holy month of Ramadan as a unique gateway to divine mercy and grace, emphasizing that believers are invited to a sacred “banquet of God” in which every moment of life can become an act of worship.

Argentine Writer and Analyst:

“Not About Nuclear or Missiles; But Clash of ‘Epsteinism’ vs Karbala School”

Ahmad Diab, head of Argentina’s FIYAR, argues that tensions surrounding Iran go beyond nuclear issues, framing them as a deeper ideological confrontation between global power networks and the Karbala-inspired ethos of Shi’a resistance.

Indian cleric raises concerns over possible foreign role in attacks on Shia sites

The Secretary-General of the Indian Ulema Council has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting Shia religious sites in India, describing the incidents as suspicious, coordinated, and potentially driven by foreign-backed elements seeking to destabilize communal harmony.

Indian Cleric: Arson Attack on Husayniyya a Serious Alarm for Religious Coexistence

The secretary general of Tanzim al-Makatib has strongly condemned the burning of a Hussainiyah and ta’ziya structures in Farrukhabad, India, describing the incident as a grave threat to national unity and the country’s long-standing tradition of religious coexistence.

Indian Shia Cleric: Final Days of Sha’ban a Golden Opportunity for Spiritual Renewal Before Ramadan

A prominent Indian cleric has described the closing days of the lunar month of Sha’ban as a “golden opportunity” for believers to reform their conduct, purify their hearts, and prepare spiritually for the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

Young Shia man detained in Bahrain

Bahraini security forces have arrested Mohammad Taher Madan, a resident of the town of Al‑Nuwaidrat, after he appeared at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation in response to a summons.

Georgian Shia Clerics Voice Support for Imam Khamenei, Condemn US Threats

A group of Shiite scholars and clerics in Georgia have issued a strongly worded statement expressing full support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and condemning the threatening and provocative remarks by the US president.

Iraqi Shia bloc delegation goes to Erbil to talk with Barzani

A delegation of Shiite Coordination Framework has traveled to Erbil to meet with Masoud Barzani to push the Iraqi Kurds to decide on the candidate for the next Iraqi president.

Indian Shia Scholar: Iran’s Revolution Leader Symbolizes Hope for Oppressed

A senior Indian religious scholar has described the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, as a symbol of hope for the oppressed across the Muslim world and a genuine defender of their rights.

Head of Shia Scholars Council of Australia Hails Ayatollah Khamenei as Leader of Muslim World

The head of the Shia Scholars Council of Australia has praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as a leading figure for the Muslim world and a source of hope for oppressed nations, saying his role extends far beyond Iran’s national borders.

Indian Shia Cleric: Trump’s Threats against Leader of Muslims Amount to Hostility toward Entire Ummah

A prominent Indian Shia cleric has strongly condemned what he described as threats and insults by Donald Trump against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, saying such rhetoric amounts to open hostility toward the entire Muslim Ummah.

New issue of Turkish-language journal “Shiite Studies” published

The new issue of the Turkish-language journal "Shiite Studies" has been published. This issue, which became available on December 31, 2025, includes a collection of scholarly research articles.

Uncertain fate of presidency of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council

The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar reported that an agreement to appoint Sheikh Abdul-Hussein Sadiq, the Friday prayer leader of the city of Nabatieh, as head of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council failed because he has exceeded the legal age limit.

Insult to Leader of Islamic Revolution Is Unacceptable: All India Shia Personal Law Board

The All India Shia Personal Law Board has strongly condemned what it described as a deliberate propaganda campaign by sections of Godi, electronic, and print media, stating that the spread of rumors and insulting remarks against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Pakistani Shia Scholar: Imam Ali’s Luminous Life Remains an Eternal Model for Muslims Worldwide

The chairman of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan says the life and legacy of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, constitute an everlasting and practical model for Muslims and humanity at large, stressing that his teachings continue to offer guidance in the pursuit of justice, good governance, and human dignity.

Shia Muslim-Christian leaders in Islamabad call for unity against oppression, injustice worldwide

A delegation of Pakistani Imamiyya scholars has met with the Bishop of the Church of Pakistan, underlining shared values between Islam and Christianity and calling for stronger interfaith dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and joint efforts to confront oppression and injustice worldwide.

Taliban Replaces Shia and Female Professors with Pakistani Teachers at Kabul University

While hundreds of university professors in Afghanistan, particularly Shia teachers and female academics, have been excluded from the higher education system or forced into unemployment in recent years, the Taliban Ministry of Higher Education has hired three Pakistani professors to teach at Kabul University.

Jamia Millia Islamia Student Protest Professor's Suspension Over Exam Question on Minority Oppression

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia, a prestigious university in the Indian capital, have staged protests following the suspension of Professor Varinder Balaji Shere, a Dalit academic, by the university administration.

Widespread condemnations pour in after deadly Shia mosque attack in Syria

Condemnations have poured in following a terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in the western Syrian city of Homs that killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others.

Muslim Youth Forum visits Churches in Nigeria, shares Christmas message of Ayatollah Khamenei

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, members of the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, visited several churches across the country as part of an interfaith outreach initiative.