Hawza (10218)

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Hails Ayatollah Shahcheraghi as Icon of Faith, Struggle

The Director of Iran’s Seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, has offered his condolences on the passing of the veteran cleric and revolutionary figure Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shahcheraghi (RA),…

WorldLebanese Mufti: History Has Proven We Are a People Greater Than Division

Lebanon’s Jafari Grand Mufti, Sheikh Ahmed Qabalan, has stressed that national unity remains the cornerstone of Lebanon’s survival, warning that sectarianism, political paralysis, and foreign-driven…

WorldMelbourne Friday Imam Condemns Armed Attack on Jewish Religious Ceremony in Sydney

The Friday Imam of Melbourne has strongly condemned the armed attack targeting Jewish religious ceremonies in Sydney, stressing that any act of terror and violence against civilians is categorically…

WorldImam Hadi Seminary in Jammu and Kashmir Expands Facilities to Strengthen Religious Education

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — Imam Hadi Seminary (peace be upon him) in the Kashmir Valley has marked a new milestone in the promotion of religious sciences with the inauguration of a new academic…

HOWZAHMyanmar Students in Qom Hold Meeting to Expand Scientific, Cultural, and Media Engagement

Qom, Iran — Myanmar students residing in the Iranian city of Qom have held a meeting aimed at enhancing scientific, cultural, and media-oriented activities, highlighting the growing role of internatio…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Kabi: Gaza Exposes Moral Collapse of Western Civilization

Qom, Iran — Ayatollah Abbas Kaabi, Vice President of the Qom Seminary Teachers’ Association, tells US-led hostility toward the Islamic Republic stems from fear of the establishment of “pure Muhammadan…

World“Niger and Nigeria were initially one; we were separated by colonialists” – Says S. Zakzaky while addressing visitors from Niger Republic

It was on Saturday 13th of December, 2025, Leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria, Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky (H), received the courtesy visit of a team of representatives from Niger Republic…

WorldUN sounds alarm over record Palestinian displacement, surge in illegal settler attacks in West Bank

The United Nations has warned of an unprecedented rise in Palestinian displacement and a sharp increase in violence by illegal Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank, citing extensive…

WorldUS lawmaker’s call to ''destroy'' mainstream Muslims sparks outrage

U.S. Congressman Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, is facing intense backlash and calls for his resignation after stating that "mainstream Muslims" should be "destroyed." The remarks, made…

WorldPakistan: Conference on “The Lady of the Women of Paradise” held in Nishtar Park, Karachi

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her), a large public conference titled “The Lady of the Women of Paradise” was held at Nishtar Park in Karachi,…

Q&A:

ReligiousHow to react when students imitate western fashions?

I am a teacher in a secondary school. I see too many students imitating western fashions in their clothing. What is the reason for this difficulty and what is the solution?

Hadith of the day:

ReligiousThe Reserved Supplication of the Prophet

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…

WorldIndia marks Milad-e-Kawthar, honoring Lady Fatima’s universal moral legacy

Kolkata, India — Muslims in India’s eastern state of West Bengal marked Milad-e-Kawthar, the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her), the revered daughter of the Prophet…

WorldIndian scholar: Shiism rooted in early Islam, not tied to any nation or ethnicity

Hyderabad, India — An international conference titled “The Prophet of Mercy in the Light of 1,500 Years of History” was held in Hyderabad, India, bringing together domestic and foreign scholars…

WorldBaghdad Friday Imam: Popular Mobilization Forces prevented Iraq’s collapse

Baghdad, Iraq — Ayatollah Seyyed Yassin Mousavi, the Friday prayer leader of Baghdad and a senior professor at the Najaf Ashraf Seminary, has underscored the decisive role of Iraq’s Popular Mobilizati…

WorldGrand Conference on Hazrat Fatima Zahra Held in Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan — A major religious conference commemorating the birth of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her), the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his…

WorldIndia urged to revisit Prophet Muhammad’s message of mercy, coexistence on 15th century anniversary

New Delhi, India — On the occasion of the 15th century since the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him and his family), Hojatoleslam Abdul Majeed Hakimollahi, the representativ…

WorldBangladesh marks birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra with grand ceremony in Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh — A large spiritual gathering was held in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her), the revered daughter…

SCHOLARSLate Ayatollah Yazdi was pillar of Iran’s Islamic system at critical historical moments: Ayatollah Khatami

Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami, a member of Iran’s Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts, has described the late Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi as a distinguished jurist and a steadfast pillar…

WorldInternational Conference “Al-Aqsa; From Gaza to Zaria” Held in Qom

The international conference titled “Al-Aqsa; From Gaza to Zaria” was held in the holy city of Qom at the courtyard of Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her), located within the Holy Shrine of Hazrat…

SCHOLARSIranian cleric rejects sectarian merger, says Islamic unity means solidarity, not uniformity

Secretary General of the World Assembly for the Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Hojatoleslam Hamid Shahriari has rejected the notion of “philosophical unity” among Islamic schools, stressing…

SCHOLARSIranian cleric stresses national outlook as key to confronting enemies of Islam

A member of Iran’s Assembly of Leadership Experts has underscored the need for unity and a national, Ummah-centered perspective as the only effective way to confront the enemies of Islam, warning…

Ayatollah Sayyed Yassin Mousavi:

WorldPopular Mobilization Forces saved Iraq from disintegration

Emphasizing the decisive role of the Popular Mobilization Forces in saving Iraq from disintegration, the Friday prayer leader of Baghdad said that despite the sacrifices of the nation and the…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Araki calls rapprochement of Islamic schools a strategic duty to preserve Ummah

Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Mohsen Araki has emphasized that rapprochement among Islamic schools of thought is a strategic responsibility aimed at safeguarding the unity, dignity, and future…

WorldBangladesh’s North South University Hosted Quran Conference and Exhibition

Professor Mokhter Ahmad, Islamic Scholar and Director of the Daffodil Islamic Center at Daffodil International University, said that the Holy Quran is the best example of how a book can transform…

Book introduction:

ReligiousQuestions on Titles

Questions on Titles by Bashir Alidina, published by the Islamic Education Board of the World Federation, explores the meanings and proper use of common Islamic titles such as Imam and Amirul-Mu’mineen…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Javadi Amoli underscores gratitude toward parents, highlights mother’s sacrifices

Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has called on sons and daughters to recognize and appreciate the lifelong efforts and sacrifices of their parents, stressing that gratitude toward parents…

WorldSheikh Qassem: We will not disarm even if the sky falls to the ground

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Saturday that the Israeli occupation poses a direct threat to Lebanon, warning that “with surrender there would no longer be a Lebanon''.

WorldSheikh Ahmad Qomi: Shia scholar who established Shia presence in Thailand

Sheikh Ahmad Qomi, a Shiite scholar who migrated from the Chaharmardan neighborhood of Qom, succeeded in consolidating the position of Shiites in Thailand through his religious knowledge, commercial…

Islamic laws:

ReligiousMay I give Khums to my parents?

Can I give Khums to my parents?