Majid Poustchian News Count 5680
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WorldAshura: A Prescription for Unity and Justice, Says Bangladeshi Cleric
A senior Bangladeshi cleric has called on the Muslim Ummah to implement the message of Ashura in their lives, asserting that the Karbala uprising offers a timeless formula for unity, justice,…
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WorldKarbala Denial Exposed: Top Indian Cleric Traces Anti-Mourning Campaign to Umayyad Cover-Up
The Secretary-General of the Indian Ulama Council, Hojatoleslam Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, has affirmed that mourning and lamentation for Imam Hussein (PBUH) is rooted in the Sirah of Prophet Muhammad…
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WorldMARTYR NASRALLAH: A CIVILIZATION-BUILDER, NOT JUST A COMMANDER
During a scholarly session titled "The Civilization-Building Leadership Model in the Mirror of the Prophetic and Alawite Sirah; A Comparative Study with the Performance of Martyr Seyyed Hassan…
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WorldWest Africa's Shias Renew Pledge to Imam Hussein's Ideals as Muharram Sweeps Nigeria
As the days of grief and lamentation of Muharram descend, the Husseini movement of Ashura has breathed new life into religious and Shia centers across West Africa, with magnificent mourning gatherings…
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World'To the Last Drop of Blood': Istanbul's Kowsar Mosque Hosts Night of Tears and Insight for Imam Hussein
On the fourth night of Muharram, the sound of elegies and the tears of mourners echoed through the Ahl al-Bayt Kowsar Mosque in Istanbul, as speakers reflected on the philosophy of submission…
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WorldTens of Thousands Flood Nigeria's Streets as Cry of Karbala's Infant Martyr Echoes Across West Africa
Mourning ceremonies honoring the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Asghar (PBUH)— the six-month-old infant of Imam Hussein — have swept across Nigeria, drawing tens of thousands of mothers, infants, and…
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World18th International Muharram Exhibition Opens in Lucknow, Showcasing Global Reach of Ashura
The 18th International Muharram Exhibition 2026 has opened its doors in the Indian city of Lucknow, bringing together artists from across the globe to present the universal message of Ashura…
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WorldBahrain FM's 'Tolerance' Charade Exposed Amid Ruthless Crackdown on Shias
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani has put forward a ludicrous claim that his country is championing respect for religious diversity, even as the Manama regime presses ahead with…
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WorldRussia's Derbent Dons Black for Imam Hussein in Massive Ashura Tributes
The Russian city of Derbent has witnessed the organization of mourning processions in commemoration of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
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WorldChant of Ali Asghar (PBUH) Echoes in Kashmir in Memory of Minab Martyrs
As the Day of Hazrat Ali al-Asghar (PBUH) was observed worldwide, the people in Kashmir held a spiritual gathering to honor the martyrs of Karbala and the martyrs of Minab, underscoring the message…
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WorldNajaf Friday Imam: Persian Gulf States' Ban on Hussaini Rituals Echoes Ba'athist Policies
Hojatoleslam Seyyed Sadr al-Din al-Qabanchi, the Friday Prayer leader of Najaf, has warned that enemies of Imam Hussein (PBUH) should fear a fate similar to that of Saddam's former regime, as…
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WorldLebanese Sunni Cleric: School of Karbala Taught the Ummah How to Stand Firm on Truth
Sheikh Ahmad al-Qattan, head of the "Qawluna wal-Amal" association and a Lebanese Sunni cleric, has stressed that the School of Karbala taught the Ummah how to stand firm on truth and resist…
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WorldFrom Karbala's Ashes to Iran's Resistance: The Frontier That Falsehood Cannot Cross
Nearly 14 centuries have passed since that era, stranger than ever, in the year 61 AH. A day when the flames of disbelief and malice engulfed the encampment of the Household of Allah, seeking…
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WorldBahrain Regime Intensifies Siege, Violent Crackdown on Shia Community
Paramilitary forces have reinforced their presence around the Imam Sadiq Mosque since Friday morning, June 19, 2026, in a bid to prevent popular processions marking the holy month of Muharram.…
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WorldBaghdad Friday Imam: Recent US-Israeli war on Iran is a battle of the entire Ummah, not a single nation
Ayatollah Seyyed Yasin Mousavi, Friday Prayer leader of Baghdad and senior instructor at the Najaf seminary, has underscored the all-encompassing nature of the recent US-Israeli confrontation…
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WorldStop Targeting Shiites: Bahrain Scholars Issue Ultimatum to Al Khalifah Regime Over Muharram Ban
Bahraini scholars have issued a stark warning over the consequences of continued policies targeting and restricting the Shiite community, denouncing a ban on certain preachers and eulogists as…
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WorldPakistan Opposition Leader Calls for Protection of Muharram Observances, Warns Against Sectarianism
The Chairman of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan, Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, has emphasized that the month of Muharram is a shared heritage of all Muslims, calling for enhanced protection…
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HOWZAHIran’s Victory Over US-Israeli Coalition Underscores Power of National Unity: Friday Imam
An Iranian Friday prayer leader says the Islamic Republic has successfully imposed its will on a coalition of the United States and the Israeli regime in two recent imposed wars, crediting the…
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WorldFirst Night of Muharram Observed at Moscow Islamic Center
The opening ceremony of the first ten days of Muharram was held at the Islamic Center of Moscow, drawing believers and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) for a program featuring lectures, elegies,…
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WorldIndian Cleric: Mourning for Imam Hussain Is a Media of Truth Against Tyranny's Propaganda Machine
An Indian religious scholar has emphasized that the immortal message of the Karbala movement positions mourning rituals as carriers of the call for truth-seeking, justice, and steadfastness in…
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WorldZainabiya Gathering in Istanbul Condemns Sectarian Infiltrators, Champions Islamic Unity
As the second day of Muharram dawned, devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) gathered at the Zainabiya Mosque and Cultural Center in Istanbul for a ceremony steeped in the remembrance of Karbala,…
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All StoriesMalek National Museum Hosts Ashura Rituals to Connect Younger Generation with Karbala Legacy
As the lunar month of Muharram commences, Tehran's Malek National Museum and Library has opened its doors to a specialized cultural and religious program aimed at linking the younger generation…
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WorldYedioth Ahronoth: US-Iran Agreement Simultaneously Strengthens Iran and Hezbollah
An Israeli analyst has described the agreement signed with Iran to halt the war as a "strategic failure for the United States," warning that the deal "does nothing but bolster the positions of…
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WorldFear Fails, Faith Prevails: Sanabis Mourners Shatter Bahraini Regime's Intimidation Campaign
With the arrival of the season of sorrow and the commencement of mourning for Imam Hussain (PBUH), all eyes turned to the mourning gatherings and Hussainiyas of Bahrain, which, as in previous…
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WorldSenior Shia Cleric in Tanzania Urges Youth to Engage in Reflection, Research on Religious and Life Issues
The senior cleric of the Shia community in Tanzania, Sheikh Hamed Jalala, has called on young people to employ their intellect and reasoning in contemplating and examining various religious and…
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WorldBaltistan rises for Imam Hussain: Massive 'Welcoming Muharram' conference honors late scholar, renews Ashura pledge
A conference titled "Welcoming the Holy Month of Muharram" has been held in Baltistan, Pakistan, drawing a large gathering of scholars, seminary students, preachers, and people from various walks…
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WorldLebanese scholars hail Iran's victory, thank Resistance in landmark statement
The Assembly of Muslim Scholars in Lebanon has issued a statement declaring that Iran emerged victorious from the war and ultimately compelled the United States to submit to and accept its conditions.
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SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sobhani calls for jurisprudential leap into AI era
Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani has praised Grand Ayatollah Ishaq al-Fayyadh for simplifying complex jurisprudential discussions, while calling on Islamic seminaries to establish specialized courses…
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WorldNigeria welcomes Muharram with mourning ceremonies
As the first day of the holy month of Muharram, 1448 AH, dawned, Shia Muslims and followers of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, commenced extensive…
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HOWZAHIslamic world must react seriously to insults against Islamic sanctities: Islamic Propagation chief
The head of the Islamic Propagation Office in Kashan has underscored the necessity for a serious response from the Islamic world to insults leveled against Islamic sanctities, warning that indifferenc…
