Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani, in a gathering for the birth anniversary of Imam Baqir (a), expressed the importance of motivating those who do well with a show of appreciation. His eminence stated: “Steps which are taken to gain the satisfaction of Allah and are executed in the bounds of the divine …
Read More »Ayatollah Jannati: Martyr Mutahhari was an exemplary example
Ayatollah Ahmed Jannati, the leader of the Friday prayers in Tehran, dedicated a part of his sermon in remembrance of Martyr Murtadha Mutahhari. “Martyr Mutahhari was an exemplary example of light whose account has been added to the virtues of the scholars.” His eminence highlighted sincerity as a key virtue …
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi denounces Egypt death sentences
A senior Iranian cleric has denounced life sentences for nearly 700 people in Egypt, saying such measures would make it easier for the Israeli regime to commit atrocities against Palestinians. Speaking in the holy city of Qom on Wednesday, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem-Shirazi slammed an Egyptian court’s decision to execute …
Read More »Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi to teachers: Your objective is vast, rich and extensive
Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, yesterday, spoke to a gathering of teachers from an institute specializing in the different Islamic schools of thought. Highlighting the importance of their work, he stated: “Your objective is vast, rich and extensive and it deserves attention and if it is worked upon, it would result …
Read More »Ayatollah Zanjani: Steadfastness of Pakistani community in face of terror is commendable
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, …
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