Ayatollah Arafi Re-elected as Head of Iran's Seminaries

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been re-elected as the head of Iran's seminaries during the inaugural session of the Ninth Term of the Supreme Council of Islamic Seminaries.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets with Ayatollah Arafi

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abbas Araghchi has met with Ayatollah Arafi, Head of the Islamic Seminaries of Iran.

Ayatollah Arafi at Women Book of Year Conference:

Lebanon, Gaza Incidents a Deep Civilizational Clash between Islam and Western Domination

The Head of National Seminaries of Iran has stated,” We are now at a sensitive historical juncture in discourse of the Islamic Revolution. What is happening today in Lebanon and Palestine is a deep civilizational clash between the Islamic Revolution's discourse with the course of the satanic domination and domination of Zionists and the West.”

Senior Cleric urges Move Towards an Islamic Common Market

The head of Iran’s Seminary highlighted the need to create a large economic block between Islamic countries in the scientific gathering " Financial Jihad from Shariah Obligation to People's Participation".

Ayatollah Arafi meets with Iran’s VP;

Government should take serious steps to address current issues

The head of Iran’s Islamic seminaries had a meeting with the parliamentary deputy of Iranian president, during which he emphasized the necessity of efforts to maintain the trust of the people, and stated,” the government should take serious steps to remove the obstacles and challenges in the way of prosperity of the country and solve the problems of the people.”

Ayatollah Arafi meets with a group of Bangladeshi scholars;

Islamic countries cut ties with Zionist regime

The head of Iran’s seminaries urged Islamic countries to cut ties with the Zionist regime and stated,” Islamic countries have scientific and natural resources, but due to the lack of unity and solidarity, this strength has turned into weakness and the enemy can easily use this as a force against themselves.”

Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah established a new civilization

Ayatollah Arafi has stated that patience, resilience, reconstruction and continuation of divine jihad are expected from the resistance.

Ayat. Arafi congratulates Sheikh Naim Qassim as new Hezbollah Chief

Head of Iran's Islamic Seminary Ayatollah Alireza Arafi issued a statement congratulating new secretary general of Lebanese Hezbollah sheikh Naim Qassim .

Ayat. Arafi condoles over martyrdom of Senior Cleric in Fars Province

The head of Iran’s Islamic seminary Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Friday Imam of Kazeroun, and stated,” The Islamic clergy dedicates his life on the path of Islam and serving the noble nation of Iran and sacrifices his life in order to achieve the divine ideals.”

Ayat. Arafi condoles over martyrdom of Hezbollah Official Safiuddin

The Head of Iran’s Islamic Seminary has stated,” Martyr Hujjat al-Islam Seyyed Hashem Safiuddin was not only a great leader but also a symbol of wisdom, patience, resistance, and sacrifice for the heroic Hezbollah and all fronts of resistance.

Ayatollah Arafi condoles heroic martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar

Grand Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has issued a statement regarding the martyrdom of Yahya al-Sinwar, the head of Palestinian Resistance Hamas, in the hands of the Zionist regime. The text of his message follows:

Head of Islamic Seminary warns fake Zionist regime

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, the head of Iran’s Hawzah (seminaries) has issued a statement condemning the recent despicable move by the Zionist regime threatening prominent Shia religious authorities with assassination. The full text of his Holiness’ message is as follows:

Ayat. Arafi Voices Solidarity with People of Bosnia

The head of Iran’s seminaries Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has expressed his condolences over the killing of some Muslim people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the devastating flood and announced the seminaries' readiness to provide aid to the flood-stricken areas.

Full Support of the Seminaries for the Missile Operation by the IRGC

Senior Cleric praises IRGC over Operation True Promise 2

Ayat. Arafi warns not to cross Iran’s red line

Ayatollah Arafi who delivered the sermons of this week’s Friday prayer in Qom stated, “The first step in supporting the oppressed people of Palestine is for the leaders of Islamic countries to go beyond mere rhetoric; they should close the Israeli embassies in their countries and sever their relations.”

Seminaries mourn passing of Senior Scholar Ayatollah Mahfouzi

The Head of Iran’s Seminary has extended his condolences over the passing away of senior Shia cleric Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Abbas Mahfouzi, to the leader of the Islamic revolution, the Shia source of emulation, the seminaries, the professors of the Qom seminary, the people of Gilan province, the students and the family of the late Ayatollah.

Ayat. Arafi Urges Strong Response by Foreign Ministry over Australian Ambassador’s Disgraceful Content

The Head of Iran’s Seminary Ayatollah Arafi strongly condemned the Australian ambassador’s despicable action in defending homosexuality and disrespecting the country's Islamic and domestic laws, urging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to respond appropriately and decisively in accordance with legal and Islamic standards.

Ayat. Arafi Offers Sympathy with Pakistani Nation

The Head of Iran’s Seminary Ayatollah Arafi, extended his condolences over the tragic bus involving dear pilgrims from Pakistan who were on their way to the sacred Arbaeen ceremony out of devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).

Ayat. Arafi meets with President of Islamic Azad University

The president of Islamic Azad University has met with the Head of Iran’s Islamic Seminary Ayatollah Alireza Arafi in Qom.

Ayat. Arafi sends condolence message to people of Pakistan

The Head of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries expressed his condolences to the people and scholars of Pakistan on the passing away of the late Haj Syed Mohammad Hassan Abedi, one of the scholars and clerics of Pakistan.

Ayat. Arafi condoles over demise of Seyyed Ahmad Shams

The Head of Iran’s seminaries expressed his condolences on the demise of the eulogist of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) Seyyed Ahmad.

Ayatollah Arafi offers Condolences to Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah

Ayatollah Arafi stated in a message to Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah,” The seminaries and religious scholars honor the struggles and efforts of Your Excellency; the Mujahideen of the Resistance Front and the noble nations of Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and other Islamic countries including Iran stand by you with all their strength.

Ayatollah Arafi congratulates National Journalism Day

The Head of Iran’s Islamic seminaries had a meeting with the vice-presidents of the seminaries management center, during which he honored all the journalists, reporters and media people who serve the divine ideals and the noble nation.

Senior Cleric condemns terrorist attack on Shias in Pakistan’s Parachinar

The Head of Iran’s Islamic Seminary has condemned the terrorist attack of extremist and takfiri groups in Parachinar region of Pakistan.