Ayatollah Shubairi Zanjani, speaking to a group of Pakistani Shia, commended their patience and forbearance in the face of the problems they face created by groups associated with the Taliban. “The torment that you tolerate and the steadfastness and patience you show for the protection of your beliefs has an ...
Read More »Ayatollah Khamenei’s speech on occasion of birth anniversary of Fatima Al-Zahra (as)
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on April 19, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with outstanding women. The meeting was held on the occasion of the auspicious birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Al-Zahra (God’s greetings be upon ...
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem: Countering factors of corruption
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, spoke in a meeting with organisers of I’tikaf (Islamic retreat), about the importance of understanding and tackling the factors of corruption. Speaking about the current situation, his eminence stated:”In the history of mankind, never has there been easier access to devices which lead to sin then now. ...
Read More »Ayatollah Araki: Fatima (as) is beacon of inspiration for Muslims
“The country, in which the great lady of creation is a model, should be itself a paragon for other countries,” said Head of the World Forum for Proximity of the Islamic Schools of Thoughts, Ayatollah Mohsen Araki, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA). Speaking in a ceremony which was held on ...
Read More »Hujjat al-Islam Siddiqi: The western world has plunged the divine status of mankind
Hujjat al-Islam Shaikh Kadhim Siddiqi, the temporary Friday prayer leader in Tehran, congratulated the congregation on the birthday of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (s) and presented a few important points to learn from her blessed life. Stressing the important of the status of women in Islam, his eminence highlighted the status ...
Read More »Ayatollah Sistani not backing specific candidates in upcoming Iraq elections
The senior Iraqi Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani, denied political leanings towards any specific candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Arab country, spokesman for the Sadr bloc has said. Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency on Sunday, Sheikh Salah al-Ubaidi, the spokesperson for al-Sadr political movement, ...
Read More »Ayatollah Jawadi: Contradiction in gaining knowledge
Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli, in a part of his class on the commentary of the Quran in Masjid al-A’adham, spoke about the contradiction to the approach of gaining knowledge in the methods of the west and others who believe religion and knowledge do not go hand in hand. The highly respected ...
Read More »Ayatollah Nouri: Tarbiyyah takes precedence over pursuit of knowledge
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani, speaking to a gathering of students from the Islamic seminary emphasised the importance of tarbiyah. His eminence stated: “Tarbiyah means growth and development of potentials and turning them into actuality. It is from this viewpoint that in Islamic teachings, tarbiyah always takes precedence over teaching. The Quran ...
Read More »Ayatollah Saafi: Martyrs pride of Islam
Ayatollah Saafi Gulpaygani, spoke to a gathering of officials from the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation regarding the importance of remembering and serving the martyrs who have sacrificed everything they had so that the religion could be preserved. Introducing the sacrifices of the martyrs and the war veterans, his eminence ...
Read More »Ayatollah Jawadi: Intellect and justice will lead to peace
Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli, speaking to a group travelling to Syria with the message of peace, stated the important factors in leading the world towards this important objective. He said: “We are hopeful towards God that he guides this world towards intellectuality and justice so that the powerful do not walk ...
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