Shia Muslims
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Mother of Love: Portrait of Lady Umm al-Banin
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The book "Mother of Love" narrates the life of Hazrat Umm al-Banin (AS), from her marriage to Imam Ali (AS) through the tragedy of Karbala, highlighting her unwavering devotion.
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Tafsir al-Mizan: Masterpiece for understanding the Quran
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – "Tafsir al-Mizan," a cornerstone of modern Quranic scholarship, uses the Quran's own verses to provide a deeply coherent and authoritative interpretation, now accessible in multiple languages, including English.
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Inside ancient Samanu-making ritual in Iran's Saveh
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The city of Saveh in central Iran keeps one of its oldest traditions alive: the communal preparation of Samanu. The event brings together people of all ages in prayer, teamwork, and celebration of a shared cultural heritage.
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Life of Imam Hasan Al-'Askari (AS) in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan Al-'Askari (AS), the 11th Shia Imam, here's a brief look at his life.
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Protests erupted in South Lebanon against US envoy visit
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Protesters in Lebanon waved Hezbollah flags and scrawled graffiti reading "Barak is an animal," rallying against the planned visit of US envoy Tom Barrack to south Lebanon.
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Life of Imam Reza (AS) in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Today coincides with the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the life of Imam (AS) from birth to martyrdom.
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Arbaeen marches held in Tehran, other towns in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Arbaeen procession in Tehran was held, starting from Imam Hussein (AS) Square and heading towards the holy shrine of Hazrat Abdulazim Hassani (AS) in Shahr-e Ray in south of the capital on Thursday.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Imam Hassan (AS) martyrdom anniversary marked in Qom
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Pilgrims who were visiting the holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh (SA) in the Iranian city of Qom marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam, on Friday night.
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Mehr exclusive:
Pakistani Ashura mourners support Iran's Leader (+Photos)
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Pakistani mourners in Karachi on Sunday held a big rally to express their support for the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei after performing noon and afternoon prayers on Ashura Day.
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VIDEO: Ashura Day in Ilam in west Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Mourners in the western city of Ilam, in Ilam Province held a procession trek on the Ashura Day, which marks the anniversary of the Imam Hussein martyrdom in the battle of Karbala, which falls on Sunday this year.
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Ashura; symbol of struggle btw righteousness, falsehood
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire millions around the world, making Ashura a powerful and enduring symbol of hope and resistance.
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Ayt. Makarem's Fatwa:
Anybody who threatens Leader, Shia Marja is "Enemy of God"
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has issued a fatwa in which he declares anyone who threatens Leader, and Shia Marja to be the Enemy of God, who has to be fought against according to Islamic teachings.
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VIDEO: Imam Reza (AS) shrine decorated for Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's Mashhad is decorated and prepared to host pilgrims on the upcoming occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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Millions of Muslims worldwide mark Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar, marked by prayer, charity, and the tradition of sacrifice.
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Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the splitter and spreader of sciences
TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Today coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the 5th Imam of Shia, Muhammad al-Baqir. An overview of his life is provided in the following article.
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Book on Ayatollah Khamenei’s father set for release
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The soon-to-be-published book "Revayat-e Aqa" will provide an in-depth account of the life, personality, and scholarly and spiritual journey of Ayatollah Seyyed Javad Khamenei, the father of the Leader of Islamic Revolution.
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Imam Jawad (AS); Youngest Shia Imam famous for generosity
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Imam 'Muhammad ibn Ali al Taqi al Jawad' who was famous for generosity was martyred at the age of 25 in al-Kazimiyyah on 29th Dhi'l-qi`dah 220 AH.
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VIDEO: Iranians mourn Imam Jawad's (A) Martyrdom
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – On the night marking the martyrdom of Imam al-Jawad (A), the people of Mashhad and pilgrims of Imam Reza (AS) shrine gathered in mourning ceremonies to express their love and devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
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Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS)
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Today coincides with the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the life of Imam (AS) from birth to martyrdom.
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By: KHadijeh Naderi
Marking Imam al-Sadiq (AS) martyrdom anniversary in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranians across the country commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the 6th Shia Imam, Imam Ja'fat al-Sadiq (AS), by attending mourning ceremonies.
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Imam al-Sadiq: Founder of Ja'fari jurisprudence
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (Household of the Prophet) gather in Iran nationwide to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the founder of Ja'fari jurisprudence.
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Life of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the second Imam of Shia, Imam Hassan al-Mijtaba (AS), the following report takes a brief look at the noble life of the holy Imam.
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Is Saudi Arabia distorting Islamic history with "Mo'aweyah"?
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – A television series about the life of the Umayyad caliph, Muawiya, titled "Mo'aweyah," which was banned in Iraq due to the potential for stirring sectarian tensions, has made its way onto the screen.
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Baghdad Friday Prayers leader opposes Syria’s ruler visit
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Friday prayer imam of Baghdad has criticized Arab rulers for staying indifferent to the Zionist Israeli regime's actions, opposing the visit of Abu Muhammad Jolani, the new ruler of Syria to Iraq.
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Pakistan marks Imam Mahdi’s birth anniversary
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan has joined the global commemoration marking the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the twelfth Shia Imam.
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Iran diplomat meets with Taliban official to discuss ties
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Caretaker Iranian ambassador has held a meeting with the Taliban governor of Bamiyan to explore ways to broaden Iran-Afghanistan trade and economic relations.
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Imam Hussain (AS); Perfect example of a free man
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Toady coincides with the birth anniversary of the 3rd Imam of Shia, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS), who sacrificed all his belongings to keep Islam alive.
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VIDEO: Imam Reza holy shrine on eve of Eid al-Mab'ath
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Crowds of Muslims visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's Mashhad on the eve of Eid al-Mab'ath on Monday.
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Imam Musa al-Kazim martyrdom anniv. commemorated in Qom
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Mourners visited Hazrat Masumeh (SA) holy shrine in Iran's Qom on the occasion of Imam Musa al-Kazim's martyrdom anniversary on Saturday night.
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VIDEO: Imam Musa al-Kazim martyrdom anniv. marked in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Mourners visited Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Iran's Mashhad on the occasion of Imam Musa al-Kazim's martyrdom anniversary on Saturday night.