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WorldTwo New Mosques Opened in the Maldives Ahead of Ramadan

In a significant boost to community infrastructure, two new mosques were officially opened on Friday, with a major government initiative to complete 15 new mosques before the upcoming holy month…

WorldTerrorist explosion in Imam Ali Mosque in Homs; 6 martyred and 21 injured

Syrian sources reported a terrorist explosion inside the Imam Ali (PBUH) Mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood of Homs; the incident occurred during Friday prayers and, according to the latest…

WorldItaly Holds Major Nationwide Strike as Mass Solidarity Actions for Palestine Sweep Across Cities

Italy witnessed a sweeping nationwide strike on Friday, with large-scale demonstrations erupting across major cities amid growing anger over domestic economic policies and rising solidarity with…

WorldFour Martyrs of 2025 Quds Day Attack by Nigeria Soldiers laid to rest at Darul Rahma

Four bodies of International Quds Day martyrs released by Court in Abuja, have been laid to rest at martyr’s graveyard – Darul Rahmah, in Zaria.

Hadith of the day:

ReligiousThe Holy Prophet of Islam

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…

HOWZAHAyatollah Milani Congress Highlights Blueprint for Modern Seminary Institution-Building

A senior seminary scholar says academic congresses dedicated to leading religious figures play a strategic role in identifying and transferring successful models of management and institution-building…

Khorasan Seminary Professor:

SCHOLARSAyatollah Milani Redefined the Role of Shiite Authority

A senior professor of the Khorasan Seminary says the scholarly school of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Hadi Milani marked a turning point in the history of Shiite authority, transforming it…

WorldShia Scholars Visit Church in India, Emphasize Peaceful Message of Religious Teachings

During Christmas celebrations in India, Shia Muslims and Christians came together in a symbolic display of solidarity and mutual respect, underscoring the shared values of peace, love, and brotherhood…

WorldFifth Annual Meeting of India’s Shia Ulema Assembly Held in Delhi

The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Shia Ulema Assembly of India was held in New Delhi, bringing together prominent Shia scholars, preachers, intellectuals, and religious figures from various provinces…

WorldMoscow’s historic mosque reopens following renovation

A historic mosque in Moscow, dating back more than 200 years, has reopened to worshippers following the completion of extensive renovation work.

WorldPope Leo XIV calls for an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV of the Vatican has called for an end to the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip, especially those living in tents amid harsh weather conditions and extreme cold.

WorldIslamic Movement Holds Three-Day Conference Honoring Sheikh Abdullahi Bn Fodiye

The Islamic Movement staged a 3 day conference in memory of Sheikh Abdullahi Bn Fodiye, the brother of renowned Islamic Scholar and revivalist of Islamic Shaira Sheikh Uthman Bn Fodiye.

WorldHezbollah MP Warns Anti-Resistance Powers: Mounting Pressure to Ignite People’s Wrath

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Hasan Fadlallah warned anti-resistance powers in Lebanon against mounting pressure against Hezbollah’s popular base.

WorldEgypt players, including Salah, recited the Quran before match against Zimbabwe

It was noteworthy that members of the Egyptian national team recited Quranic verses and prayed before the match with the Zimbabwe national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.

WorldLove for Jesus Can Bring Christians and Muslims Together

This commentary was very popular with readers nationwide in the US when it was first distributed before Christmas a number of years ago.

Hadith of the day:

ReligiousSalawat: When the Entire Creation Prays for You

Reflections from Hadiths about the beauty and benefits of sending blessings upon the Holy Prophet (pbuh)

Mataimakin Shugaba a Sashin Bincike na Hauza:

HausaAna Wallafa Kusan Maƙalolin Ilimi 2,500 Masu Daraja a Kowace Shekara a Makarantun Addin

Hauza/ Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimin Abbasi, yayin da yake jaddada irin kwazo da jagorancin da makarantun addini (Hauza) suke da shi a fagen bincike, ya bayyana cewa: A kowace shekara ana samar…

WorldIraqi PM’s Cultural Advisor: Unified Muslim Resistance Key to Defeating Enemies of Islam

A cultural advisor to the Iraqi prime minister says comprehensive and unified Muslim resistance—particularly under the guidance of Islamic leaders—is the decisive factor in confronting the enemies…

Imam Khamenei:

SCHOLARSAyatollah Milani’s letter in support of Imam Khomeini (ra) after the Imam’s exile to Turkey is a historical document

Members of the organizing committee of the Congress Commemorating Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammad Hadi Milani met with Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the Imam Khomeini…

HOWZAHImam Hadi Described as Standard-Bearer of Pure Muhammadan Thought and Shiite Culture

A seminary professor and Islamic history researcher has described Imam Ali ibn Muhammad al-Hadi (peace be upon him) as a central figure in safeguarding and advancing authentic Islamic thought,…

WorldCleric: Resistance Is a Divine, Rational Movement Rooted in Faith and Insight

The director of planning at the Iraqi Ulema Association says resistance is a divinely guided movement founded on faith, awareness, and strategic calculation, rejecting Western claims that portray…

WorldAmal Movement MP: Martyrs’ Sacrifices Belong to All of Lebanon, Some Leaders Echo Enemy Rhetoric

A senior representative of Lebanon’s Amal Movement has stressed that the sacrifices made by martyrs in the country’s south were for the benefit of all Lebanese, warning that certain political…

Ayatollah Arafi:

SCHOLARSAyatollah Milani Was a Pioneer of Imam Khomeini’s Revolutionary Movement

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi says Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani was among the pioneering Shiite authorities who were among the first to support the revolutionary movement led by Imam…

WorldIraqi Academic: Islamic Resistance Rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Exemplary Leadership

The president of Iraq’s Ilia University has emphasized that the path of Islamic resistance can only be sustained through steadfast adherence to the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah…

SCHOLARSCleric: Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi Was a Model of Comprehensive Religious Scholarship

A senior cleric has described the late Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi as a distinguished example of a comprehensive religious scholar who combined deep scientific knowledge, practical…

HOWZAHIran Football Federation Chief Meets Seminary Officials in Qom

The head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held talks with senior seminary officials in the holy city of Qom, focusing on expanding cultural and educational cooperation…

WorldUS Push to Disarm Iraqi Resistance Framed as ‘State Arms Monopoly’

An Iraqi political analyst has warned that US-backed efforts to restrict weapons exclusively to the Iraqi government are aimed at weakening the country’s resistance forces and severing Iraq’s…

WorldMourning Ceremony Held in Samarra on Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Hadi (PBUH)

Mourning ceremonies marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Muhammad al-Hadi (peace be upon him) were held in the Iraqi city of Samarra, with large numbers of devotees and mourning…

SCHOLARSCommemoration Ceremony Held for Fourth Anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani

A ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani was held in the holy city of Qom, attended by senior scholars, seminary professors, students,…