Ashura (54)

WorldIraq's special request to FIFA: Black shirts for Ashura night at the World Cup

The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has submitted a request to FIFA, the international football governing body, seeking permission for the Iraqi national team to wear black kits in their match…

All StoriesHazrat Umm al-Banin (PBUH) a Model of Devotion to Imamate and Absolute Loyalty to Guardianship

A senior seminary scholar in Kashan says Hazrat Umm al-Banin (PBUH), the mother of Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), stands as a profound example of unwavering commitment to the Imamate and a perfect model…

SCHOLARSLady Zainab (PBUH) Defied Tyranny and Fatalism, Says Ayatollah Javadi Amoli

Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has described Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) as the standard-bearer in the fight against deterministic and fatalistic thought, saying she embodied divine knowledge…

All StoriesHazrat Zainab (PBUH): The Symbol of Active Resistance and Guardian of the Ashura Legacy

A professor at the Lorestan Seminary has described the patience of Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) as an example of active and hopeful resistance, noting that her steadfastness transformed suffering into…

All StoriesHussain Day (AS) Commemorated at Victorian Parliament in Australia

Melbourne – The second Hussain Day (AS) ceremony was held at the Victorian Parliament under the auspices of the International Khairul Amal Network, bringing together members of parliament, academics,…

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SCHOLARSPilgrimage to Imam Hussein’s Shrine Brings Renewal of the Soul

Qom – Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli emphasized the spiritual impact of visiting the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), stating that such a pilgrimage should lead to a profound change in the…

All StoriesKashmiri Scholar: The Uprising of Imam Hussain (AS) Is a Universal Model of Resistance

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — Hojatoleslam Syed Hassan Mousavi Al-Safavi, Chairman of the Shia Sharia Association of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasized that the message of Ashura must extend beyond…

HOWZAHArbaeen Described as “A Living Miracle” in Scholarly Gathering on Spiritual Dimensions of the Pilgrimage

Qom— On the occasion of Arbaeen, the Urwat Al-Wuthqa International Research Center hosted a scholarly session titled “Arbaeen and the Experience of Spiritual Life,” exploring the profound metaphysical…

All Stories"Imam Hussain (AS) Revived True Islam, Says Pakistani Scholar"

Multan, Pakistan — Renowned Pakistani orator Hujjat al-Islam Syed Shahanshah Hussain Naqvi has described Imam Hussain (AS) as the true reviver of Islam and the eternal conscience of humanity,…

SCHOLARSSheikh Zakzaky: Quds, a Beacon of Faith and Resistance for the Islamic Ummah

ABUJA – In response to the ongoing atrocities committed by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip, a memorial ceremony honoring the martyrs of Palestine and the resistance movement was held in…

All Stories"Messenger of Ashura: The Timeless Legacy of Hazrat Ruqayyah (AS)"

Hujjat al-Islam Meysam Dargahi, director of Markazi Province Women Seminary, described Hazrat Ruqayyah (AS), the young daughter of Imam Hussein (PBUH), as a powerful symbol of patience and a…

All StoriesWorld’s Largest Feast in Honor of Hazrat Ruqayyah (AS) Held in Qom

Qom, Iran – The world’s largest feast commemorating Hazrat Ruqayyah (AS) was held on the eve of her martyrdom at Astaneh Square in the holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (AS), in Qom. The…

HOWZAHQom MP: Arbaeen Is a Global Platform for Imam Hussein’s Message

Qom– Hujjat al-Islam Seyyed Mehdi Ravanbakhsh, representative of the people of Qom in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as one of the world’s most powerful cultural…

All StoriesImam Hussain Holy Shrine delegation holds mourning ceremonies in Turkish City of Igdir

The city of Igdir, Turkey, hosted Ashura mourning ceremonies as part of the third annual forum organized by the Imam Hussain Cultural and Media Center in Istanbul, affiliated with the Media Department…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: The Iranian Nation Will Not Relinquish Dignity and Rationality

Qom – In a meeting with members of the Islamic Coalition Party, Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli emphasized the Iranian nation's deep-rooted cultural identity, rationality, and unwavering…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Gharifi: Ashura’s Message Endures Wherever Injustice Exists

Manama – Prominent Bahraini scholar Ayatollah Sayyid Abdullah Gharifi emphasized that the message of Ashura remains relevant as long as injustice, tyranny, and corruption persist in the world.

All StoriesLady Masoumeh Shrine Draped in Black for Muharram

In honor of the sacred month of Muharram and the mourning rituals of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the Space Development Unit of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (PBUH) has undertaken a large-scale…

All StoriesPakistani Shia Scholar: Ashura Is a Timeless School of Resistance Against Oppression

Rawalpindi, Pakistan — Hujjat al-Islam Arif Hussain Wahedi, Vice Chairman of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, described the movement of Imam Hussein (AS) as an eternal and living model for…

All StoriesMuslim Scholar: Adherence to the Quran and Ahlul Bayt Is a Divine Guarantee Against Misguidance

Lahore, Pakistan — Renowned Islamic scholar and founder of Tehreek-e-Minhaj-ul-Quran, Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, emphasized that unwavering adherence to the Holy Quran and the Ahlul Bayt (AS)…

All StoriesUnity Council VP Demands End to Cases Against Muharram Mourners

Hujjat-ul-Islam Syed Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi, Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim Unity Council, has strongly condemned the filing of what he described as baseless and unjust cases against participants…

All Stories"Indian Scholar: Karbala to Reappearance-A Divine Continuum Toward Global Justice"

Lucknow, India- Addressing a gathering at the historic Asefi Mosque in Lucknow, Hujjat-ul-Islam Syed Haider Reza Zaidi, director of the Hazrat Ghufran-Maab Seminary, emphasized the deep and inseparabl…

All StoriesBahrain Intensifies Crackdown on Shiite Rituals During Muharram

Manama — In a continuing crackdown on religious freedoms, Bahraini authorities have escalated pressure on the country’s Shiite community by banning an Ashura performance and summoning religious…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi: Ashura Spirit Is the Strategic Answer to Today’s Cultural War

Qom, Iran – July 13, 2025 — Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminary , emphasized the enduring relevance of the Ashura movement in the face of what he described as a “comprehensive…

All Stories“Labbaik Ya Hussein (AS)”: Tens of Thousands Gather in Istanbul for Global Ashura Commemoration

Istanbul, Turkey — Tens of thousands of mourners and supporters of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) gathered in Istanbul’s Yahya Kemal Beyatlı Cultural Center in Halkalı to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom…

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VideoA different perspective on the moment the Leader of the Revolution entered the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya

Watch a unique angle of the Leader of the Revolution’s entrance to the Ashura night ceremony at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya, accompanied by the united chant of "Hayhat Minna al-Dhilla" (Far from…

All StoriesKashmiri Shia Leader: Captives of Karbala Preserved the Spirit of Ashura Amid Oppression

Srinagar – Hujjat al-Islam Syed Hassan Mousavi, Chairman of the Shia Sharia Association of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasized the pivotal role of the captives of Karbala — the family of the Prophet…

All StoriesMass Gathering of Bangladeshi Shiites Marks Ashura with Call for Unity and Resistance

Cleric Amjad Hossain: Ashura is a timeless message of sacrifice and defiance against oppression.

All StoriesQom Official: Hazrat Zainab Is a Timeless Model of Awareness and Scholarly Activism for Women

Fatemeh Heydari praises Hazrat Zainab's decisive leadership and enduring influence at Zainabiyya Pilgrims’ Conference

SCHOLARSGrand Ayat. Javadi Amoli: Ashura Martyrdom Preserved the Prophet’s Name

Qom, Iran — In a recent article entitled “The Ultimate Conqueror,” Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Taqi Javadi Amoli reflected on a famous narration of Imam Jaʿfar al Sadiq (PBUH) to explain how the…