Interfaith Dialogue (52)

WorldRegistration Opens for International “Interfaith Dialogue” Course Backed by Iranian Seminaries

An online academic program on Interfaith Dialogue, organized in cooperation with the Office of Religions and Denominations of Iran’s seminaries, is set to begin in mid-January, offering joint…

WorldHojatoleslam Vaezi Highlights Scholar Unity as Key to a New Islamic Civilization

Hojatoleslam Mohammad Saeed Vaezi, a member of the Qom Seminary Teachers' Association, stressed the necessity of unity and solidarity among scholars and thinkers of the Islamic world to achieve…

All StoriesIslamic Scholars and Sheikhs Meeting Held at Al-Kawthar University, Pakistan

A gathering of leading Islamic scholars and sheikhs from various schools of thought was held at Al-Kawthar University in Islamabad, aimed at promoting Islamic unity, national solidarity, and…

HOWZAHHojatoleslam Sobhani: Four Factors Undermining Morality in the New World Order

Hojatoleslam Mohammad Taqi Sobhani, head of the Deepening Faith and Religious Beliefs Center at the Qom Seminary’s Islamic Propaganda Office, warned that the modern world faces an unprecedented…

HOWZAHKazan Orthodox University Head: Interfaith Dialogue Essential to Preserving Moral Values

Nikita Kuznetsov, President of Kazan Orthodox Theological University in Russia, highlighted the vital role of interfaith dialogue in addressing global ethical challenges and preserving the core…

Head of the Research Institute of Islamic Sciences and Culture:

HOWZAHRestoring Ethics Key to Resolving Global Issues

Hojatoleslam Najaf Lakzai, head of the Research Institute of Islamic Sciences and Culture, said the absence of ethics in global decision-making has intensified crises worldwide, stressing the…

HOWZAHCleric: Interfaith Dialogue Key to Combating Extremism

Hojatoleslam Mohammad Sahaf Kashani, Scientific Secretary of the Second International Conference on Comparative Studies of Ethics in Islam and Christianity, stressed that dialogue between divine…

HOWZAHDoha Interfaith Official: Religious Unity in Support of Gaza Shapes Global Opinion

Yousef Mahmoud Al-Seddiqi, Deputy Director of the Doha Center for Interfaith Dialogue, highlighted the role of interfaith solidarity in shaping world public opinion, pointing to the unity of…

Seminary Official:

HOWZAHQuran Offers Blueprint for Interfaith Unity Based on Rationality, Love, and Commonalities

Hojatoleslam Ahmad Vaezi, head of the Islamic Propaganda Office of the Qom Seminary, emphasized that the root of divisions among religions lies in human misinterpretations and called for interfaith…

Armenian Pastor:

All StoriesLove is the Essence of Christian Ethics and a Bridge of Peace Between Muslims and Armenians

Rev. Gregory Narcissian, spokesman for the Armenian Caliphate Council of Iran, says that love—toward God and humanity—is the foundation of Christian ethics and the key to strengthening peace…

All StoriesCatholic Scholar Calls for Unity of Religious Leaders to Confront War and Global Destruction

A Catholic University professor has underlined that the doctrine of peace is a shared foundation of all divine religions, urging religious leaders to unite against wars and the destruction of…

HOWZAHScientific Conference on Islamic-Christian Ethics Held in Qom

The city of Qom hosted a major academic gathering on ethical life in Islam and Christianity, organized by the Research Institute of Islamic Sciences and Culture at the Ghadir International Conference…

All StoriesSecond International Conference on Ethics in Islam and Christianity to Conclude in Qom

The Second International Conference on Ethics in Islam and Christianity will conclude on Thursday at the Sheikh Tusi Hall of the Islamic Propaganda Office in Qom.

HOWZAHHojatoleslam Nawab: Religions with Common Values Can Pave the Way for Global Peace and Justice

Bangkok– Hojatoleslam Seyyed Abolhassan Nawab, founder of the University of Religions and Denominations, emphasized that religions, by relying on their shared values, can open a new path toward…

All StoriesPre-Session of International Conference on Propagating the New Religion Held in Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia – The first pre-session of the International Conference on Propagating the New Religion was held in Georgia, focusing on “Propagating the New Religion and Its Role in Protecting…

SCHOLARS“Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani Refuted Claims of Buddhist Influence on Islam”

The late Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani authored a scholarly response to an article published in India which had claimed that Islam was influenced by Buddhism and that the teachings…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Visits International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization in Malaysia

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Kuala…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi: Defense of Palestine a Fixed Policy of Islamic Republic

Kuala Lumpur – Director of Iranian Seminaries Ayatollah Alireza Arafi stressed that the logic of the Islamic Republic is supra-religious and based on attention to the entire Islamic Ummah, highlightin…

Secretary General of Islamic World League:

All StoriesSeminary Progress Commendable, Rapprochement Among Religions Essential

Kuala Lumpur– Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Islamic World League, praised the progress of Iranian seminaries in various fields and underlined the need for…

All StoriesWorld Forum for Proximity of Islamic Denominations Emphasizes Muslim Unity and Support for Palestine

Tehran – Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Amir of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami, led a high-level delegation to the World Forum for the Proximity of Islamic Denominations, where he met with Hojatoleslam Hamid…

SCHOLARSIslamic World League Chief, Ayatollah Arafi Call for Islamic Rapprochement

Kuala Lumpur – Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Islamic World League, in a meeting with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminaries, praised the progress…

HOWZAHIranian Delegation to Visit Russia to Introduce Allama Behabadi Yazdi

Tehran– A scientific-cultural delegation of seminary and university figures will travel to Russia to highlight the intellectual and civilizational contributions of Allama Mulla Abdullah Behabadi…

All StoriesJammu and Kashmir Shia Sharia Association stresses importance of Unity Week

Jammu and Kashmir– Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Shia Sharia Association, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Hassan Mousavi, has underlined the significance of Unity Week, describing it as an opportunity…

All StoriesBlue Mosque of Yerevan: A Hub for Cultural Exchange and Indirect Propagation of Islam

Yerevan, Armenia – The historic Blue Mosque of Yerevan, with its unique blend of architectural beauty and spiritual significance, has become more than just a place of worship. According to Hojatolesla…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Nouri Hamedani to Pope: Would Jesus Stay Silent Amid Gaza Genocide?

Qom, Iran – July 24, 2025 — Senior Iranian Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has penned a letter to Pope Leo XIV, sharply criticizing the ongoing silence of global religious…

HOWZAHIranian Ambassador Urges Pope to Condemn U.S. Threats Against Supreme Leader

VATICAN CITY — In a formal letter to Pope Leo XIV, Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, called on the pontiff to take a firm stance…

All StoriesFaith Leaders Expected Not to Remain Silent on Israeli Crimes, Iranian Cleric Says in Letter to Pope

An Iranian cleric, in a letter to Pope Leo XIV, highlighted the need for religious leaders to break their silence on the crimes that the Zionist regime is committing.

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Offers Congratulation to New Pope

The Head of Iran’s seminaries extended his congratulations to newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, and expressed hope that the new pope will strengthen the role of religious values in promoting justice,…

All StoriesRomanian Archbishop responds to Al-Mustafa University President’s Letter

The Romanian Orthodox Archbishop, in a letter to the Chancellor of Al-Mustafa International University, has expressed his gratitude for his message of peace and prayed for an end to the war in…

All StoriesMelbourne Friday Imam expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis

Hujjat al-Islam Seyyed Abul-Qasim Razavi, the Friday Prayer Imam of Melbourne City in Australia, issued a message of condolences to the Christian community following the death of Pope Francis.