Asia-PacificFeaturedHuman rightsOther NewsShia Human Rights [Shafaqna Exclusive] Afghanistan: Taliban continues policy of pressure against Shia Muslims September 18, 2023 | 3:56 PM0 SHAFAQNA AFGHANISTAN– Since the return of the Taliban to…
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Shafaqna – The 8th of Safar every year coincides with the anniversary of the Supreme Marja of the Shia world and the leader of Najaf Ashraf Seminary, Hazrat Ayatollah Azmi…
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– The Council of Afghan Shia Ulema has urged the Taliban to rescind all restrictions placed on Shia Muslims pertaining to Muharram. This appeal for religious liberty was made following a…
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Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) [600-663], is the first Imam of the Shia Muslims, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and his rightful immediate successor. Biography…
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SHAFAQNA- Is there pilgrimage in other Islamic and non-Islamic schools? Pilgrimage is not restricted to the culture and belief of Shia Muslims; Glorifying and obeying worthy people and keeping their names and memories alive after their death…
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SHAFAQNA- What is the philosophy of Ziyarat among Shia Muslims? Ziyarat (Pilgrimage) is one of the admirable acts of Islam, and throughout history, Muslims have attached special importance to it. Due…
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SHAFAQNA- Beyond our eyes is a documentary which focuses on individual of different religious backgrounds, other than the Shia Muslims, who commemorate the influential figure in Islamic history, namely Hussein Ibn…
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Mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) held at Istanbul’s Zainabiya Religious and Cultural Center in Turkey. Source: IQNA
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SHAFAQNA – Shia is an Arabic word that means ‘A group of people who join together for a particular purpose’ or ‘follower’. But specifically, the word Shia refers to the one…
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Pilgrims of Imam Reza’s (AS) Holy Shrine in Mashhad marked the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) in the north-eastern Iranian city. Observing all health protocols, large crowds from Iran and many…
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: The Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (A.S.) said preparations have been made for hosting celebrations in Karbala on Ali (A.S.)Birthday. It said ceremonies on the occasion will be held at…
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The late Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani had a very strong opinion about international events. The list of religious, scientific, and social services of His Eminence, is as long and very…
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The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran hosting mourning programs today and tomorrow, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA). The Astan Quds Razavi, the…
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Located in Lucknow in northern India, Chota Imambara was built as a congregation hall for Shia Muslims to hold mourning ceremonies such in Muharram. The building was constructed under the…
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Photos: Religion Expo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with participation of Shia cleric ‘Sheikh Rodrigo Jalloul’
by Abbas AdilReligion Expo is going on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with participation of different religions including Shia Muslims with the leadership of ‘Sheikh Rodrigo Jalloul’. The expo is from 12…
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The Holy Quran in verse 80 of Surah An-Nisa emphasizes the need to follow the Messenger of God (PBUH); Therefore, every Muslim considers himself/herself obliged to conform his behavior and…
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Similar to the previous years, Shia Muslims in Seoul capital of South Korea donated their blood on the Day of Ashura (Aug 20, 2021) to pay tribute to the greatest…
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– For the followers of the Ahlul Bayt (AS), the first two months of the Islamic year are a time of grief and mourning. It was on the 10th of…
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The Al-Baqi Cemetery holds a great significance for Shia Muslims, being the resting place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and four of the twelve Infallible Heirs of him, who are, Imam Hasan Mujtaba, Imam Zain Al-Abedin, Imam…
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The Kufa Mosque is one of the most important mosques in the world, and many Shia Muslims from different parts of Iraq visit it every day to worship.
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Discrimination against Saudi Shia takes the form of marginalizing Shia in the media, portraying them in a negative light, defaming them, or questioning their loyalty to the kingdom, also covering…
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Photos: Atmosphere of Imam Askari’s (A.S) shrine on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hadi (A.S)
by Abbas AdilOn the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hadi (A.S), a group of Shia Muslims held the mourning ceremony in the holy shrine of Imam Askari (A.S) in Samarra.
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Saudi Arabia’s Shia Muslims are regularly marginalized and discriminated against in their daily lives, whether in education, political or social life. Although Shia Muslims make up about 10 to 15…
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It is narrated from the dear and infallible daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH), Lady Fatimah Zahra (SA) who said: If you act upon (enjoin) whatever we (Ahlul Bait…
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Imam Ja’far Ibn Mohammad al-Sadiq (p.b.u.h.) had more opportunities than other Imams in his lifetime to convey the teachings of the Prophet’s household—pure Islamic teachings—to the enthusiastic hearts of those…
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More than forty Shia students were killed in the bombing by ISIS terrorist which took place last Saturday, October 25th, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Last Saturday, ISIS terrorist organization committed a…
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Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya in the United States has recently issued a statement regarding sociopolitical role of Shia Muslims in the elections. Here is the full text of the…
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SHAFAQNA- The al-Baqi Cemetery holds a great significance for Shia Muslims, being the resting place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and four of the twelve Infallible Heirs of him, who are, Imam Hasan Mujtaba, Imam Zain al-Abedin, Imam…
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Just over one year ago was Freshers’ Week in my final year at university. It also coincided with the beginning of the Islamic New Year: the month of Muharram. The…
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Iranian students won six colorful medals at the Asian Schools Math Olympiad 2020 (SASMO 2020). Iranian students won 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at SASMO 2020 among…
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