Seminary (89)

WorldAyatollah Modarresi: Seminary, a dynamic part of Islamic Ummah's entity

Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Modarresi, a prominent Iraqi scholar, has emphasized that Islamic seminaries constitute a dynamic component of the Islamic Ummah’s entity, drawing their identity and resilience…

HOWZAHIran’s Seminary Voices Firm Support for IRGC, Condemns EU’s “Politicized and Baseless” Move

Iran’s Management Center of Islamic Seminaries has strongly condemned the European Union’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, describing…

HOWZAHTurban-Donning Ceremony for Seminary Students to Be Held at Qom’s Grand Mosque

A traditional turban-donning ceremony for students of the Jahangir Khan Seminary will be held at Qom’s Grand Mosque, coinciding with celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Imam Sajjad,…

HOWZAHIranian Seminaries Vow to Block Enemy Infiltration

The Center for the Management of Iran’s Seminaries has issued a statement marking the 48th anniversary of the historic January uprising in the holy city of Qom, describing it as a decisive moment…

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…

HOWZAHIranian Seminary Sports Body Condemns FIFA’s ‘Pride Match’ Labeling

The Seminary Sports Leadership Headquarters has strongly condemned FIFA’s decision to designate the upcoming match between the national teams of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Arab Republic…

WorldIslamabad Hosts International Seminar on New Interpretive Approaches to Al-Mizan

An international seminar titled “New Interpretive Approaches to Al-Mizan” has been held at Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad, bringing together leading scholars and researchers from Pakistan…

WorldNahj al-Balagha Seminar Brings Together Scholars in Karachi

A seminar titled “Nahj al-Balagha: A Treasure Trove of Knowledge and Literature” was held in Karachi, Pakistan, bringing together scholars, professors, and students to explore the intellectual…

Khorasan Seminary Director:

HOWZAHMirza Naeini — Pioneer of Resistance Jurisprudence and Modern Shiite Political Thought

The Director of the Khorasan Seminary, Hojatoleslam Ali Khayyat, has described Grand Ayatollah Mirza Naeini as one of the most prominent intellectual and political figures in the recent history…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi: Mirza Naeini — A Symbol of Militant Rationality and Reform in Islamic Thought

Qom, Iran— The director of Iran’s seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, has hailed Mirza Mohammad Hossein Naeini as a symbol of “militant rationality” and a pioneer in connecting tradition with…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi: Islamic Seminaries Have Thrived for Over a Millennium

Director of Iran’s seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, underlined the thousand-year historical continuity and enduring influence of Islamic seminaries, calling them vital centers of knowledge,…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Makarem Shirazi Urges Use of Artificial Intelligence in Seminary Education

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has called on Islamic seminaries to embrace modern technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to advance religious scholarship and propagation.

HOWZAHQom Seminary Ready to Support Seminaries Abroad: Official

Beirut– Hojatoleslam Seyyed Mofid Hosseini Kouhsari, Deputy of the International Council of Seminaries, said the Qom Seminary is prepared to provide support for seminaries outside Iran.

All StoriesPakistani Seminary Students Excel at National Religious Science Competition

Islamabad, Pakistan – The closing ceremony of the national religious seminary scientific competition, held under the supervision of Al-Mustafa International University, concluded successfully…

All StoriesBaltistan Seminar Highlights Pivotal Role of Quranic Teachers in Society

Skardu– A scientific seminar titled “The Role of Quranic Teachers in the Formation of a Quranic Society” was held in Baltistan with the support of the Baltistan Clergy Society and Seminary of…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Makarem Shirazi: Seminary Reform Must Honor Tradition While Embracing Change

In a meeting with members of the Supreme Council of Seminaries, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi emphasized the importance of preserving the authentic traditions of Islamic seminaries while…

All StoriesPakistani Seminaries Declare Solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran

Lahore, Pakistan – In a powerful expression of regional unity and Islamic solidarity, Hojjat-ul-Islam Syed Jawad Naqvi, Director of Jamiat Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa in Lahore, Pakistan, conveyed heartfelt…

All StoriesIran’s Foreign Ministry Taps Seminary Expertise to Tackle Global Crises, Foster Islamic Unity

Qom- The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized the critical role of seminaries in shaping international discourse and strengthening Islamic unity, underlining the…

HOWZAHIran’s Seminary Institutions Congratulate Nation on “Victory Over Zionist Regime,” Praise Supreme Leader’s Role in Islamic Resistance

Qom— In the wake of a strategic and symbolic triumph over the Zionist regime, three of Iran’s leading religious institutions—the Qom Seminary Scholars’ Community, the Supreme Council of Iranian…

HOWZAHSeminary Managers Celebrate National Victory, Reaffirm Support for Islamic Republic and Leadership

Qom, Iran – The directors of seminaries across Iran, during a national conference attended by members of the Supreme Council, provincial seminary heads, and senior clerics, issued a formal statement…

Hadith of the day:

ReligiousThese people will all be cast into the hell on their faces

People who speak about justice a great deal but in their own practice they would disregard it altogether, will all be cast into the hell on their faces.

HOWZAHWomen’s Seminaries Condemn Massacre of Syrian Shiite Scholars

In response to the recent brutal killings of Shiite scholars and civilians in Syria, the Sisters’ Seminaries across Iran have issued a powerful statement condemning what they describe as a continuatio…

HOWZAHSeminary Scholar: Protecting the Supreme Leader’s Life Is a Religious Obligation

Qom – A prominent scholar of the Qom Seminary, Professor Seyyed Mirtaqi Hosseini Gorgani, has declared that safeguarding the life of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution is not only a…

HOWZAHMass Gathering of Seminarians in Qom to Condemn Zionist Crimes and Support Iranian Armed Forces

Event to honor martyrs and back Operation True Promise 3

HOWZAHHistorical Charter of the Supreme Leader Is the Document of Seminary's Mission

Hujjat al-Islam Abedini stated,” The historical message of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution to the conference marking the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Qom Seminary is…

HOWZAHKermanshah Seminary Ready to Cooperate in Conference on Centenary of Qom Seminary

A coordination meeting of the provincial seminary institutions was held with the focus on planning for the national conference on the 100th anniversary of the Qom Seminary.

HOWZAHCentenary of Re-establishment of Qom Seminary is a Historical Opportunity: Friday Imam

Referring to the 100th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of Qom Seminary, the Friday Imam of Pardisan in Qom considered this event an opportunity to review the historical role of the seminary…

Faculty Member of Sharif University of Technology:

All StoriesSmart tourism should be implemented in pilgrimage sites

Dr. Minaei has introduced some cases of creative industries, saying,” Smart tourism is one of the cases that can be implemented in the pilgrimage cities of Qom and Mashhad.”

SCHOLARSSeminary Scientific Associations to Respond to Global Needs: Ayat. Nouri

Shia source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Hussein Nouri Hamedani has called for the seminary scientific associations to pay due attention to the chairs of Islamic and Shia studies.

All StoriesSeminaries Engagement with New Technologies Is Commendable: Professor

The head of the Cyberspace and Deep Learning Research Laboratory of the University of Tehran stated,” The seminary's efforts to enter into technological issues are commendable and promising.”