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WorldNajaf Friday Imam Slams Closure of Sheeb Border Crossing, Demands Reopening

Hojatoleslam Seyyed Sadr al-Din Qabanchi, the Friday prayer leader of Najaf Ashraf, criticized policies of escalating pressure on Iran and the violation of Iraqi sovereignty by Israeli aircraft,…

WorldHoly Alawi Shrine Donates the Works of Muhaqqiq Naini to the Holy Shrines

To strengthen cooperation and the exchange of ideas and culture between the holy shrines and seminary institutions, the Holy Alawi Shrine donated the complete collected works of the great scholar…

WorldSynergy Meeting Held at the Holy Alawi Shrine to Counter Extremism

The meeting was held in cooperation with the Religious Affairs Department of the Holy Shrine and the Higher Committee based in the Office of the National Security Adviser of Iraq, with the aim…

WorldNajaf Friday prayer leader warns of 'infidel plot' to stoke sectarian strife

NAJAF, Iraq – The Friday prayer leader of Najaf Ashraf has warned against what he described as an "infidel plot" aimed at igniting sectarian sedition and turning public opinion against Yemen…

WorldNajaf, Qom Scholars Meet as Seminary Nears Millennium

Custodian of Imam Ali Holy (AS) Shrine meets Qom scholars to discuss programs marking 1,000 years of the Najaf seminary, in a bid to preserve Islamic identity and showcase a millennium of scholarship

World5th International “Al-Sadiqeen” Week celebrates poetry dedicated to the Holy Prophet Muhammad

The holy city of Najaf hosted the 5th International “Great Messenger” (peace be upon him and his family) Festival of Arabic Poetry, organized by the Imam Ali Holy Shrine as part of the Fifth…

WorldImam Ali Shrine draped in black to mark anniversary of the Holy Prophet's passing

The Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf has been draped in black banners to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

WorldAyatollah Arafi: Najaf Funeral of Imam Khamenei Foiled Enemy Plots, Cemented Muslim Unity

In a ceremony held at the Imam Ali (PBUH) Holy Shrine, the Head of Iran's Islamic Seminaries lauded the remarkable efforts of the shrine's administration in organizing the historic funeral procession…

WorldNajaf welcomes Pakistani delegation to boost academic and cultural cooperation

A high-level Pakistani delegation visited the holy city of Najaf at the invitation of the Imam Hussain Cultural Center in Islamabad, an affiliate of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, to strengthen…

WorldPMF: Over 2.3 Million Flood Najaf for Funeral of Martyr Imam Khamenei, Numbers Surging

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, have announced that the number of mourners participating in the historic funeral procession for Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali…

WorldFuneral of Martyred Revolutionary Leader to Be Held in Najaf and Karbala

The spokesperson for the central committee responsible for organizing the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of the Revolution announced that repeated requests had been received from the…

WorldNajaf and Imam Ali Holy Shrine Adorned in Preparation for Eid Al-Ghadir

The holy city of Najaf has embraced a festive atmosphere as preparations continue for Eid Al-Ghadir, with streets, public areas, and the surroundings of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated with…

WorldImam Ali Holy Shrine adorned in preparation for Eid Al-Ghadir

The holy city of Najaf has taken on a festive appearance as preparations intensify for Eid Al-Ghadir, with streets, public spaces, and the surroundings of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated with…

World"Al-Abbas Shrine receives Eid al-Ghadir flag from Imam Ali Shrine delegation"

The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine received the banner of the Ghadir Festival from the delegation of the Imam Ali's (PBUH) Holy Shrine, coinciding with the approach of the greatest Eid of Allah, the blessed…

WorldOlder Than Oxford, Mightier Than Empires: Najaf Seminary Turns 1,000

Preparations are in full swing for a landmark event celebrating a millennium of uninterrupted scholarship, as Iraq's revered religious institutions gear up to honor the founding of the Islamic…

WorldEnd of great powers imminent, says top Najaf cleric

The Friday Prayer leader of Najaf says the intensifying conflict between religious and political leadership in the West signals a crisis that will lead to the near collapse of Western powers,…

WorldTop Iraqi cleric: Iraq will never abandon Iran, resistance path

A senior Iraqi cleric has declared that Iraq will never abandon the Islamic Republic of Iran, retreat from the establishment of Islamic governance, or turn back from the path of resistance in…

WorldDonation campaign launched in Karbala to support the Iranian and Lebanese peoples

The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has launched a humanitarian donation campaign in response to a call by the Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf, aimed at supporting the Lebanese and Iranian peoples…

WorldNajaf Friday Imam: Iran a Resilient Force Capable of Shaping Regional Dynamics

Hojatoleslam Sadr al-Din Qabanchi, the Friday Imam of Najaf, has emphasized Iran’s strength as a determined regional actor, warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East would serve no…

WorldImam Ali Holy Shrine hosts international art exhibition celebrating islamic unity

The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali hosted an international visual arts exhibition inspired by the philosophy of anticipation in Islamic thought. The event brought together 60 artists from 14 countries,…

WorldAl-Sabzawari Mosque: A Najaf Heritage Rooted in Religious Authority

Al-Sabzawari Mosque is one of Iraq’s most prominent mosques and a distinguished architectural landmark in the holy city of Najaf. It was founded and constructed by the eminent religious authority…

World“Walid al-Kaaba” Flag Raised at Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf

The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) in Najaf Ashraf marked the start of the “Walid al-Kaaba Week” by ceremonially raising the flag bearing the title “Walid al-Kaaba” in the shrine’s holy courtyard…

WorldFriday Prayer Leader of Skardu Meets Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf

Friday Prayer Leader of Skardu, Allama Sheikh Muhammad Hassan Jafri, met Grand Ayatollah Syed Ali Hussaini Sistani in Najaf Ashraf, where they exchanged views on religious, educational and scholarly…

Ayatollah Arafi:

SCHOLARSSeminaries Must Safeguard Traditional Jurisprudence, Advance Contemporary Fiqh to Meet Modern Needs

Najaf, Iraq – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, director of Iran's Islamic seminaries, urged young scholars to uphold the timeless foundations of traditional jurisprudence while cultivating contemporary…