A Swiss convert to Shia Islam: Prophetic quote narrated by Al-Bukhari was reason to follow Ahlul-Bayt’s belief

Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Haoja, who is of Macedonian origin, from Switzerland, has converted into Islam in 2008.A 41-year person whose research took him years to find out the true path to embrace Islam and its unique principles.In an interview with the official website of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Hoaja, said:I embraced Islam and I was socializing with Sunnie people at that time. Allah granted me success, and I embraced the Islamic path of ...

( 2023-02-07 18:02:44 )

South Africa groups to join anti-Israel move

The South African Communist Party and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions SA, also known as the BDS South Africa, say they will soon launch their action plan against Tel Aviv. Nzimande said Tel Aviv was trying to conceal its atrocities against the Palestinian nation by not allowing concerned visitors to go and see what is truly happening in the occupied Palestinian territories. The organizations have announced that if their demand is not met, ...

( 2023-02-07 13:46:08 )

Azerbaijan does not ban wearing hijab

"Azerbaijan has a democratic society," she said. "Any person can freely express thoughts. But they must be expressed within the law." She said law does not prohibit the wearing of the hijab. "Azerbaijan has a decision on a single school uniform," she said. "Everyone must abide by these rules." A group of religious individuals attempted to hold an unauthorized rally in front of the Education Ministry in Azerbaijan on Friday. About 50 people ...

( 2023-02-07 12:41:41 )

First Aligarian and a Muslim to Run for Texas House of Representative, USA Elections 2010

ALIGARH Muslim University has produced many great public figures in the past who have served in high positions throughout India, and in several Asian and African countries, but none in America. It is for the first time that an Aligarian scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. Masarrat Ali has decided to fill this void in the most powerful country of the world. He has been nominated as an official candidate of Barack Obama's Democratic Party to run for ...

( 2023-02-07 12:41:41 )

The month of Ramadan is the month of God

شهرُ رَمَضانَ شَهرُ اللّه عَزَّوَجَلَّ وَ هُوَ شَهرٌ یُضاعِفُ اللّه‏ُ فیهِ الحَسَناتِ وَ یَمحو فیهِ السَّیِّئاتِ وَ هُوَ شَهرُ البَرَكَةِ؛ Prophet (saw) states: The month of Ramadan is the month of God, and it is the month in which God increases goodness and cleanses sins, and it is a month of blessing and bounties. Bihar ...

( 2023-02-07 11:41:04 )

85 dead migrants found washed up in Libya

Since Tuesday, volunteers have recovered dozens of bodies of migrants in an advanced stage of decomposition on beaches near the capital, spokesman Mohamed al-Misrati said. They found 75 bodies around Tripoli and another 10 in Sabratah, 70 kilometers (43 miles) to the west, he said. The Libyan coastguard said it had also rescued 212 migrants from two overloaded rubber dinghies off the Libyan coast. "We were informed of the presence of two ...

( 2023-02-07 11:41:04 )

Egyptian FM: Ending Gaza siege a priority

Egyptian foreign minister Nabil al-Arabi has said ending the five-year siege on the Gaza Strip is a priority in Egypt. The Palestinian ministry of foreign affairs and planning said in a press release Tuesday that it received a letter from the Egyptian FM praising bilateral relations between the two countries and confirming that ending the Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip and opening the Rafah border crossing are some of the country's ...

( 2023-02-07 10:39:17 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: The true believers are steadfast in their path

The true believers are steadfast in their path and they never go astray. They never deviate from the path of guidance no matter what.

( 2023-02-07 04:34:11 )

Interpretation Should Accompany Translation of the Quran

A prominent Indian Quran interpreter said translation of the Quran into other languages without interpretation might lead to misunderstanding. Hojat-ol-Islam Valy-ol-Hassan Razavi explained that many of the readers of Quran translations, especially those in the West, might not be familiar with many Quranic concepts as well as the history of Islam and the conditions in which the verses were revealed to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) Heart. “Mere ...

( 2023-02-07 01:21:03 )

British member of ISIL killed in Syria

Another British member of the ISIL terrorist group has reportedly been killed in fighting. Assad Uzzaman, 25, was one of five men calling themselves the ‘Britani Brigade Bangladeshi Bad Boys’ and traveled to Syria to fight along with ISIL militants against the government. The group was seen on camera walking through the Gatwick airport in October 2013 as they headed for the war-torn country. Four of them have already died and a ...

( 2023-02-06 19:11:47 )

With burqa ban, France attacks all faiths

Last week, France took one more step in its descent into full-blown religious intolerance, as police began enforcing the new law banning the wearing of the Muslim burqa. Several women have already been arrested for displaying the full face covering in public. When it comes to dealing with religious minorities, the revolutionary republic born out of a commitment to “liberty, equality, and fraternity” has dropped those values for one ...

( 2023-02-06 14:56:30 )

Record number of Turks flocking to holy city of Mecca

The number of umrah-goers from Turkey reached a record of 421,000 in the first eight months of the year, according to figures from the Religious Affairs Directorate.The number was 180,931 during the whole year in 2009 and 278,554 in 2011.Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims, which can be taken at any time of the year unlike the Hajj, which is on a certain date.In August, which this year overlapped with Ramadan, ...

( 2023-02-06 00:31:17 )

Quran texts appear on baby's body in Dagestan + PIC Moscow - Quotations from Quran start appearing on the body of a 9-month boy named Ali from Kizlyar, Dagestan, his parents claim. Birthmarks in form of Arabic scripts have been appearing on the baby's

Birthmarks in form of Arabic scripts have been appearing on the baby's body since his birth. First, there were individual letters, then texts and, according to local imams, these are texts from the Quran, the Vesti TV has reported on Thursday. Thus, one of the baby's legs has an inscription, "Allah is the creator of all things." "First, there was a hematoma on his chin. When the bruise went off, we saw the word "Allah," Ali's mother ...

( 2023-02-05 16:17:12 )

The annual Ashura day procession in London (Photos) / Oct 2016

For over 29 years now, Muslims in the UK have held their gathering in central London. Procession started at 13:30 am from Hyde Park (speakers’ corner) ended at 15:30 pm on Holland Park satation. SHAFAQNA- To remember and commemorate his sacrifice and the courage he so absolutely displayed in the land of Karbala (Iraq), Muslims around the world have always held majilis and mourning marches. The annual Ashura Day ...

( 2023-02-05 11:03:33 )

Hundreds of Bahrainis stage anti-US rally

Bahrainis have staged anti-US rallies outside the capital to protest against Washington’s support for Manama's ongoing crackdown on peaceful demonstrations.Holding the US responsible for the crimes committed against anti-regime protesters in Bahrain, hundreds of people took to the streets on Monday to urge Washington to end its support for the ruling Al Khalifa dynasty.The protesters also burned the US flag during the rallies.The anti-US ...

( 2023-02-05 04:48:07 )

Egypte: au moins 6 morts dans des heurts entre police et manifestants FM

Agence de Nouvelles d'Ahlul Bait (ABNA) : Les partisans du président destitué Mohamed Morsi avaient organisé de petites manifestations après les prières du matin en ce jour de l'Aid el-Fitr, qui marque la fin du mois de jeûne du Ramadan. Selon des responsables de la police, des manifestants ont attaqué un poste des forces de sécurité dans le quartier cairote de Talbiya, ...

( 2023-02-05 00:38:48 )

Saudi Wahhabi Authorities Arrested a Shia Citizen For Performing Communal Prayers

On 3 January 2011 , the General Investigation \"al-Mabahith al-Amma\" arrested the Shi\'a citizen (Jasim Mohammad al-Ibrahim , from al-Khobar city in al-Ahsa) and informed him that he would serve two weeks prison term . The al-Ibrahim\'s arrest was according to an order of of ( Badr bin Jalawi Al Saud ) the governor of al-Ahsa . Al-Ibrahim was accused of hiring a hall to perform the communal prayers and called the prominent Shi\'a cleric ...

( 2023-02-04 22:36:02 )

An Amount of Soil of Imam Hussein Holy Grave Bleeding Since Ashura Morning

A sample of soil which is being shown in Imam Hussain AS Holy Shrine Museum, which was taken from Imam Hussain AS grave, changed its color to red. The event happened on the morning of 10th of Muharram.The manager of the museum stated,” the soil was taken from nearest spot of Imam Hussain AS grave, and it is being shown in the entrance of the museum of the holy shrine.It was turned from its natural color to red today’s morning during ...

( 2023-02-04 15:28:05 )

Two-month hunger strike against Shia killings in Pakistan; Takfiris killed Kurram agency PPP president / Photos

Kurram Agency Pakistan Peoples Party President Hamid Hussain Toori was shot dead by assailants here on Tuesday.The motive behind the target killing is yet to be ascertained as the assassinated leader of the PPP had no enmity with anyone.The PPP Kurram Agency chapter has announced three-day mourning over the murder. Mr Toori was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard amid moving scenes.Mr Toori was at his residence when someone called him on his ...

( 2023-02-04 10:04:28 )

US clinic denies Muslim doctor right to wear hijab

A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked controversy after saying a Muslim doctor applying for a job cannot wear her headscarf if hired. A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked controversy after saying a Muslim doctor applying for a job cannot wear her headscarf if hired. Dr. Hena Zaki of Plano, Texas said Friday that she was shocked to find a no-hat policy at the CareNow clinic extended to her hijab. "He ...

( 2023-02-04 07:59:04 )