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 Bain-ul-Haramain – an area between the holy shrines of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and Hazrat Abbas (A.S.) – on Monday evening, …
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The body of the late Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani was laid to rest near the shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S) after funeral ceremonies in Qom, Najaf Ashraf and Karbala. The body of the late Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani entered one of the chambers of Astan Quds Hussaini for burial, and …
Read More »Photos: ‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers in London gift roses to passerby on birth anniversary of Lady Fatimah(A.S.)
In honour of Hussain ibn Ali’s mother, Fatima binte Muhammad’s birth anniversary ‘Who is Hussain?’ team in London dedicated this week gifting roses to the general public with Who Is Hussain? information packs.
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Lady Fatimah Zahra (615-633), is the daughter of the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Lady Khadijah (S.A). She is the wife of Imam Ali (A.S) and the mother of Imam Hassan (A.S) and Imam Hussain (A.S). Biography & Events Fatimah (S.A), daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (A.S) and …
Read More »Karbala: Commemorating Lady Ummul-Baneen (S.A.) at Al-Abbas’s (A.S.) shrine [photos]
The Al-Abbas’s (A.S.) Holy Shrine launched its mourning program to commemorate the death anniversary of Lady Ummul-Baneen (S.A.), the mother of Abal-Fadhl Al-Abbas (A.S.) and his brothers (peace be upon them) who were martyred along their Imam and brother Imam Hussain (AS). The mourning program, which was organized by the …
Read More »Ummul-Banin (S.A.) displayed excellence in her responsibilities as a wife and mother
Fatima bint Hazam, or Ummul-Banin (S.A.), was known for her noble lineage, upright morals, and enduring devotion toward the Ahlul Bayt. After having been wed to Imam Ali (A.S.) and raising his children after the death of his first wife, Lady Fatima (S.A.), she displayed excellence in her responsibilities as …
Read More »Egyptians mark birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S) (photos)
Followers of Sufism and the people of Cairo held a major ceremony to mark the birth anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS). A week-long ceremony is being held every at Imam Hussain (AS) Mosque of Cairo in the last days of the lunar month of …
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In a Mutawatir (corroborated) tradition from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his progeny), it is narrated, “Verily, I am leaving behind two precious things (Thaqalayn) among you: the Book of God (the Holy Qur’an) and my kindred (Itra), my household (the Ahlul Bayt (AS)), for indeed, …
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Read More »Birthday of Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS)
Salaam and heartiest congratulations to you all on a very special day. It is the day that pertains to the youth and inspires in them the feeling of virtue, moral values, and pursuit of lofty goals, such as defending the honour and dignity of faith and the nation, as well …
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