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HOWZAHArbaeen 2026: A Manifestation of the Islamic Ummah's Loyalty to the Martyred Leader

Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of his Arbaeen mission—which included overseeing services for pilgrims, meeting with the custodians of holy shrines, scholars, and grand religious authorities…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi commends organizers of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, urges vigilance

Senior Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has expressed his appreciation for the efforts made to serve Iranian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, praising what he described…

SCHOLARSImam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei’s 2026 Hajj Message

The following is the full text of the message of Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, to the 2026 Hajj pilgrims.

WorldRenouncing America and Zionism Is the Duty of All Muslims: Scholars at Hajj Unity Conference

A specialized conference titled "Hajj: The Rendezvous of Unity" has been held featuring addresses by eleven thinkers and scholars from across the Islamic world, with participants declaring that…

WorldRendezvous of Unity' Forum: Hajj Is Complete Submission to God, Strengthens Muslim Unity

A West Asian studies professor from Indonesia has stated that during Hajj, all submit before God and the unity of Muslims is fortified.

WorldHajj Stripped of Bara'ah Is No Hajj at All: Bahraini Scholar

A senior Bahraini cleric has described the declaration of disavowal from polytheists as a Quranic principle, stressing that Hajj is both a monotheistic and political obligation, and that — as…

WorldHajj Unites Where Islamophobia Divides

A Syrian cultural activist has stressed that at a time when the phenomenon of Islamophobia is spreading in certain Western societies, Hajj stands out as a civilizational and human message, affirming…

WorldFirst Iranian Hajj pilgrimage caravan gets warm welcome upon arrival in Medina

The first batch, comprising 260 Iranian pilgrims, has entered the holy city of Medina to perform the annual Hajj ritual this year in Saudi Arabia.

All StoriesIranian pilgrims to carry message of unity, peace to Muslim Ummah: Hajj chief

Iran's top Hajj official says the Muslim Ummah needs unity today more than ever, stressing that Iranian pilgrims will serve as messengers of unity, friendship, and peace among the Islamic community…

SCHOLARSTop Iran Cleric: Hajj Obligation Lifted if Lives at Risk

In a decisive fatwa-style statement, Grand Ayatollah Hussein Nouri Hamedani has ruled that physical danger nullifies the obligation of Hajj, while emphasizing that national unity is a religious…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Issues Ruling on Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Current Conditions

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, a senior Shia source of emulation, has issued a religious ruling addressing the concerns of believers regarding this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The…

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ReligiousThe Lasting Effect of Repeated Hajj

Hadith of the Day is a daily feature highlighting timeless sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Ahlul-Bayt (pbut), offering insights into faith, ethics, and spirituality for contemporary…