Imam Hussain (51)
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WorldSupreme Religious Authority Representative: Palestinian cause draws strength from Imam Hussain's legacy
Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalaey, representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, received delegations participating in the 5th International Call of Al-Aqsa Conference at the Imam Hussain…
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WorldIraq's border crossings operating around the clock as pilgrim arrivals near 1.4 million
The Arbaeen pilgrimage is one of the largest annual religious gatherings in the world, bringing more than 20 million pilgrims to the holy city of Karbala each year. While rooted in Islamic tradition,…
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All StoriesArbaeen: The Cradle of a Unified Civilization in an Age of Alienation
In an era dominated by individualism and the collapse of human bonds, Arbaeen presents a model of an "economy of affection" and "collective living" that transcends a mere pilgrimage, establishing…
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WorldImam Hussain Center in Istanbul coordinates media coverage for Arbaeen with Turkish news outlets
The Imam Hussain Center in Istanbul, affiliated with the Media Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, hosted a specialized workshop bringing together journalists, content creators, and representa…
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WorldThe Annual Ashura procession in Dearborn
Thousands gathered in the city of Dearborn, to commemorate the eternal legacy of Ashura, participating in a solemn and majestic procession that embodied the loftiest meanings of loyalty to the…
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WorldShrine of Lady Zainab in Damascus marks Ashura with large gathering despite security challenges
Thousands of mourners gathered at the Holy Shrine of Lady Zainab (peace be upon her) in Damascus to commemorate Ashura and the martyrdom of her brother, Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), despite…
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SCHOLARSKarbala's Lesson: True Faith Requires Obedience, Not Just Love
A seminary and university lecturer has described the events of Ashura as a school for nurturing people of insight and responsibility, stressing that the defining traits of Imam Hussein’s (AS)…
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WorldFinal night of mourning ceremonies beside the site of the martyrdom of Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei
The sixth and final night of the mourning ceremonies for the Master of the Martyrs, Imam Hussain (pbuh), was held beside the site of the martyrdom of the martyred Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…
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WorldImam Hussain’s Path of Sacrifice and Resistance to Oppression Remains Our Path — Sheikh Zakzaky
As Ashura mourning ceremonies organized by adherents of the Islamic movement continued across hundreds of towns and villages throughout Muharram, Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky addressed mourners on…
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SCHOLARSIranians ready to sacrifice all for Imam Hussein's path, says senior cleric
Hojatoleslam Seyed Ali Akbar Ojaqnejad has stated that the Iranian people have proven their mettle in various arenas, demonstrating that they are prepared to sacrifice their lives in defense…
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WorldA frame of a man who was never in the frame
Palestine was never merely a political, military, security, or professional matter for him. It was also a matter of faith and conviction. He would pray behind Palestinian commanders and fighters.…
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WorldMuharram Observances Across Africa Honor Imam Hussain (PBUH)
Various African countries have begun organizing mourning gatherings (Majalis), speeches, and religious programs to commemorate Imam Hussain (AS) and the events of Karbala. Across cities and villages,…
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WorldIstanbul's Zainabiya Mourns Imam Hussein, Links Karbala to Gaza and Global Oppression
On the fifth night of Muharram ceremonies at the Zainabiya Mosque and Cultural Center in Istanbul, devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt gathered to hear speakers expound on the messages of Ashura, the…
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WorldAshura: A Prescription for Unity and Justice, Says Bangladeshi Cleric
A senior Bangladeshi cleric has called on the Muslim Ummah to implement the message of Ashura in their lives, asserting that the Karbala uprising offers a timeless formula for unity, justice,…
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WorldKarbala Denial Exposed: Top Indian Cleric Traces Anti-Mourning Campaign to Umayyad Cover-Up
The Secretary-General of the Indian Ulama Council, Hojatoleslam Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, has affirmed that mourning and lamentation for Imam Hussein (PBUH) is rooted in the Sirah of Prophet Muhammad…
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WorldWest Africa's Shias Renew Pledge to Imam Hussein's Ideals as Muharram Sweeps Nigeria
As the days of grief and lamentation of Muharram descend, the Husseini movement of Ashura has breathed new life into religious and Shia centers across West Africa, with magnificent mourning gatherings…
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WorldTens of Thousands Flood Nigeria's Streets as Cry of Karbala's Infant Martyr Echoes Across West Africa
Mourning ceremonies honoring the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Asghar (PBUH)— the six-month-old infant of Imam Hussein — have swept across Nigeria, drawing tens of thousands of mothers, infants, and…
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WorldMartyr Khamenei: A nation that has Muharram will never be defeated
The battle between the front of Imam Hussain (pbuh) and the front of Yazid, Martyr Khamenei taught, is never-ending — stretching from Karbala to our own time and beyond, until the Day of Judgment.
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WorldPreserving Imam Hussein's Message is a Universal Duty, Says Top Kashmir Shia Cleric
A senior Shia cleric in Kashmir has stressed that safeguarding the message of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and the culture of Ashura is a collective responsibility, urging all segments of society to ensure…
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World'Muharram Has Drawn the World's Gaze to the School of Ahl al-Bayt,' Says Head of Pakistan's Jafariya Alliance
Senior cleric calls on mourners, preachers, and scholars to seize the moment as global attention turns toward the message of Ashura.
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WorldLahore Hosts Grand Conference on ‘Imam Hussein, Messenger of Peace and Security’
LAHORE – A grand conference titled “Imam Hussein, Messenger of Peace and Security” was held in the Pakistani city of Lahore, drawing a large gathering of prominent scholars, religious thinkers,…
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WorldAnnouncement No. 2 of the Committee for the Commemoration of the Ascension of the Mujahid Martyr Imam
The funeral procession and burial ceremony of the Mujahid Martyr Imam Khamenei will be held after the first ten days of Muharram, and rumors about its timing are invalid.
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All Stories"Springtime of Supplication": The Arafah Prayer as Islam's Blueprint for Self-Knowledge
The Arafah supplication of Aba Abdillah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) stands above all as the greatest lesson in self-knowledge, enabling human beings on the path of nearness to the Merciful…
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World"International Museum Day in Karbala; Islamic treasures from history"
As part of the celebrations marking International Museum Day, the Museum of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain continues to strengthen its cultural and intellectual presence by showcasing a distinguished…
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WorldDelegation of Chinese students visits Imam Hussain Cultural Center in Islamabad
The Imam Hussain Cultural Center, affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, welcomed a delegation of Chinese students studying at the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad…
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WorldInternational Interfaith Conference 2026 — “Hussain: The Symbol of Unity”
Organized by Arbaeen Global Networking, a project of Ahlulbayt Association UK, the conference took place on 25 April 2026 at Dewan-Al-Kafeel, Wembley, London. It brought together faith leaders,…
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WorldInternational Center for Quranic Preaching resumes courses in Lebanon after Ramadan success
The International Center for Quranic Preaching —affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him)—announced through its Lebanon branch, in cooperation with the Imam Ali (peace…
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WorldLessons in Steadfastness: The Shia of the Ahlulbayt as a Model
The highest human values often emerge most clearly in times of hardship and trial. Throughout history, the school of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them)—and the followers who remained faithful…
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All StoriesLargest-Ever Expansion of Imam Hussein Shrine Launched with 330,000 sqm Development
The Custodianship of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has unveiled detailed plans for what is being described as the largest expansion project in the history of the sacred…
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WorldThe dome of the shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in the memoirs of travelers and Orientalists
The revered dome of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has undergone numerous historical transformations over the centuries, as documented by travelers and Orientalists who visited Karbala at different…
