Shia Muslims

Sheikh Zakzaky: Majority of Nigerians in favor of Islamic system

Sep 29, 2021 15:34

Speaking to Press TV in an exclusive interview, Nigeria’s most prominent religious scholar and leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky expresses certainty that the majority of Nigerians would opt for an Islamic ruling system if there was a referendum held today.
Nigerian security forces martyr eight Muslim mourners at Arba’een procession in Abuja

Sep 28, 2021 14:53

Nigerian police have opened fire on a peaceful procession of Shia Muslims marking Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), grandson and the third infallible successor of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA), martyring eight people and injuring an unspecified number of others in the capital Abuja.
Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala

Sep 26, 2021 18:05

Millions of devotees are in the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
Great Arba'een walk by pilgrims (2)

Sep 26, 2021 18:00

Tens of thousands of mourners are walking towards the holy city of Karbala in commemoration of the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), which falls on Tuesday 28th of September this year in Iraq.
Great Arba'een walk by pilgrims (1)

Sep 26, 2021 17:48

Tens of thousands of mourners are walking towards the holy city of Karbala in commemoration of the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), which falls on Tuesday 28th of September this year in Iraq.
Zainab, great mystery of Arba'een

Sep 26, 2021 17:16

Arba'een is a reminder of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his loyal companions on the day of Ashura. All Shia Muslims owe their faith to Lady Zainab (Peace upon her) and this is the mystery of Arba'een.
Sheikh Qassim calls for free referendum in Bahrain to assess opposition’s weight

Sep 23, 2021 14:16

Bahrain's most prominent religious scholar Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has reacted to claims of the ruling minority regime of Aal-e Khalifa that Manama relies on dialogue and speech freedom, calling on the regime to hold a free referendum in the country to determine the weight and influence of the opposition.
Iraq allows air travel for 30k Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran

Sep 05, 2021 14:14

Iraq has finally decided on health regulations governing this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage as authorities say only 30,000 pilgrims from Iran will be allowed to visit holy shrines in the Arab country later this month.
Message of Ashura guiding Iran in protecting people’s rights: Spokesman

Aug 19, 2021 11:33

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry hailed Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions in the fight against tyranny, as an event that inspires Iran in its push for safeguarding the rights of its people.
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Iran's capital

Aug 19, 2021 08:03

Shia Muslims in the Iranian capital attended Muharram mourning ceremonies in the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh (PBUH) in northern Tehran to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 A.D.