Shia Muslims (26)
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WorldNardaran: A Glimpse into Religious Suppression of Shia Muslims in Azerbaijan
For years, Shia Muslims in the Republic of Azerbaijan have been caught between their religious identity and harsh state policies. From restrictions on hijab and mourning rituals to pressure on…
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WorldDanish Shia youth march to Karbala; multilingual scholars key to reaching global pilgrims
A deep longing for pilgrimage and the Arbaeen walk has this time drawn a group of young Danish Shia Muslims to the path from Najaf to Karbala, with the presence of multilingual seminary students…
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WorldKing of Bahrain Launches Operation to Eliminate Shia Presence
The unprecedented campaign of repression targeting virtuous scholars inside Bahraini prisons, exposed by the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, is unbearable for any sound mind. These actions…
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WorldArbaeen pilgrims begin annual walk from Basra to Karbala
Thousands of pilgrims have set out from Basra Province, embarking on a walk of more than 530 kilometers to reach the shrine city of Karbala ahead of Arbaeen.
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WorldBahrain's Sectarian Show Trials: Justice on the Executioner's Block
No matter how vigorously the ruling regime in Bahrain attempts to cloak the imprisonment of dozens of Shia clerics and scholars under the manufactured label of "treason" — a calculated effort…
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WorldAshura; Symbol of Struggle Between Righteousness, Falsehood
Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire millions around the world, making Ashura a powerful and enduring symbol…
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WorldBahrain FM's 'Tolerance' Charade Exposed Amid Ruthless Crackdown on Shias
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani has put forward a ludicrous claim that his country is championing respect for religious diversity, even as the Manama regime presses ahead with…
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WorldBahrain Regime Intensifies Siege, Violent Crackdown on Shia Community
Paramilitary forces have reinforced their presence around the Imam Sadiq Mosque since Friday morning, June 19, 2026, in a bid to prevent popular processions marking the holy month of Muharram.…
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WorldBahrain Intensifies Brutal Crackdown on Shiites Amid Mass Protests
Despite a heavy security siege, mass protests have erupted across numerous areas of Bahrain. Demonstrators at these gatherings have demanded the immediate release of all Shiite religious scholars…
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HOWZAHShia Muslims Worldwide Supported Iran During the Third Imposed War, Says Iranian Scholar
An Iranian academic says the outcome of the Third Imposed War has demonstrated that many predictions regarding Islamic currents require revision, stressing that the Islamic Republic must reassess…
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WorldAl Khalifa regime bares its sword to crush Shia Muharram rituals
Bahrain's interior minister has once again summoned heads of Hussainiyas, religious congregations, and mourning ceremony organizers ahead of the holy month of Muharram to issue a fresh set of…
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WorldImam Khomeini to Lebanon: "We Stand With You in the Fight Against Israel and America"
In a newly resurfaced message, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution reaffirmed Iran's unwavering solidarity with the Lebanese people, declaring the struggle against the Zionist regime and…
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World"Crush them? They rise stronger: Bahrain, Lebanon's Shia majority now an ‘unstoppable force’ after US defeat"
Shia communities across West Asia have emerged from decades of marginalization to become a formidable political, military, and geopolitical force — a "nightmare" for the American-Zionist axis…
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WorldSilencing the Elegy: Bahrain Jails Eulogist and Worshipers Ahead of Sacred Month
Manama – Bahraini authorities have continued their campaign of repression, carrying out a wave of arrests targeting a number of citizens as the regime's security apparatus escalates its war against…
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HOWZAHCrackdown on Shiites Is a Desperate US-Zionist Plot to Crush Resistance Axis, Qom Clerics Warn
The Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom has issued a scathing condemnation of several Persian Gulf Arab states, denouncing the ongoing persecution of Shiite communities as a “mercenary” act carried…
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VideoHeartbreaking Account of the Expulsion of Pakistani Shia Muslims from the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has deported tens of thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims from the country. But the story does not end there, as the UAE has not only deported them but has also confiscated…
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WorldCelebrations Mark Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali Raza Across Pakistan
Today, the birth anniversary of the eighth Imam, Imam Ali Raza, is being celebrated across Pakistan with great devotion and respect.
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WorldIndian Cleric Raises Concerns Over Possible Foreign Role in Attacks on Shia Sites
The Secretary-General of the Indian Ulema Council has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting Shia religious sites in India, describing the incidents as suspicious, coordinated, and potentially…
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WorldIndian Cleric Warns of Attempts to Distort Shia Identity
A senior Indian Shia cleric has warned against what he described as organized efforts to distort the authentic identity of Shiism in India, stressing the need for awareness, scholarly responsibility,…
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All StoriesGrand Ayatollah Najafi Emphasizes Preservation of Shiite Identity in Europe
Grand Ayatollah Bashir Hossein Najafi has stressed the importance of safeguarding religious identity and strengthening faith among Shiite communities living in Western societies, particularly…
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WorldPilgrims Converge on Samarra to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam al-Hadi
the 3rd of Rajab, marks the solemn martyrdom anniversary of the tenth divinely appointed Imam, Ali ibn Muhammad al-Hadi (peace be upon them both). The Shia community worldwide observes this day…
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WorldIndian scholar: Shiism rooted in early Islam, not tied to any nation or ethnicity
Hyderabad, India — An international conference titled “The Prophet of Mercy in the Light of 1,500 Years of History” was held in Hyderabad, India, bringing together domestic and foreign scholars…
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WorldEdoardo Agnelli: A Martyr Who Stood Against Arrogance and Rewrote the Legacy of an Empire
As the world marks November 15 — the anniversary of the martyrdom of Eduardo Agnelli — his story remains as compelling and defiant as ever. Twenty-five years after his suspicious death, new layers…
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All StoriesPakistani Shia Scholar Urges Promotion of Authentic Face of Shia Islam
Chairman of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, Hojatoleslam Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, has called on scholars to present the authentic, rational, and spiritual teachings of the Shia school and to…
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SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: Shia Thought Seeks Reform of Global System
Qom – Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli underlined the global mission of Shia thought, stressing that its responsibility lies in preparing the world for transformation and reform.
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All StoriesBook “Shiite School” by Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli Unveiled
The book “Shiite School,” authored by Grand Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, was unveiled on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by senior scholars and cultural officials.
