Saudi Airstrikes Hit University in Yemen, Kill 9

Saudi fighter jets pounded a university in the Yemeni province of Dhamar and claimed the lives of more than 9 people. Saudi warplanes launched six airstrikes on the University of Dhamar in Southeastern Yemen early on Friday and killed over nine people. Saudi Arabia has been bombing Yemen in the last 72 days to bring its ally, fugitive president Mansour Hadi, back to power. The airstrikes have so far claimed the lives of more than 4,229 ...

( 2021-04-14 19:50:39 )

Photos: Protest Against Destruction of Jannat-ul-Baqi in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Protest Against Destruction of Jannat-ul-Baqi in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (8 Shawal 1437 / 2016 - Muree Road, Rawalpindi) Photography: Syed ...

( 2021-04-14 15:45:23 )

Professor Ansarian: You do not have the right to spread the sins of others among the people

the commander of the faithful says as well as the holy Quran in the Surah al-Nour: you don’t have the right to spread somebody’s sins among your family, relatives and people, Those who like to publicize indecency among the believers will face painful torment in this world and in the life to come. God knows what you do not know. (Surah ...

( 2021-04-14 11:29:29 )

Indonesian Muslims Protest against Obama’s Plan to Visit Indonesia

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Indonesia- About 500 Indonesian Muslims from some Islamic organizations gathered on Wednesday (2/6/2010) protesting the visit of US President Hussein Obama in the midst of June this year. The today’s protest alone was the fourth wave of protest against the visit of Hussein Obama scheduled to be on June 14th to 19th. “Actually, there were about 53 Islamic organizations planning the protest, but today’s ...

( 2021-04-14 07:12:33 )

Int'l Confab on Religion, Coexistence to Start Today in Tehran

-- A 2-day international conference entitled 'Religion and Peaceful Coexistence' kicks off today in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Religious education in the modern era, religious teaching and international law, minority rights and peaceful coexistence, religion and international challenges, and international relations and the roles of religions are among the most important subjects to be addressed at the conference. According to ...

( 2021-04-14 05:08:06 )

Professor Ansarian: being indifferent toward one another is a huge sin/ you have no religion if you are not thinking about solving other people,s problems.

According to the Public Relations and International Affairs of the Cultural Institution of DarolErfan, professor Ansarian in one his lectures in Shah Cherag of Shiraz stated: there are seven traits mentioned in the Sura of Repentance about the men and women believers, these traits are divine duties which are eagerly done by the men and women believers due to the knowledge they have about the lord of the universe and the day of resurrection and ...

( 2021-04-14 04:38:26 )

Egypt: 23 men jailed for killing top Shias scholar 'Sheikh Hassan Shehata' whose death caused topple of Morsi

An Egyptian court has sentenced 23 extremist Salafi mobs to 14 years in jail without parole over the killing of four members of the Shia community in 2013, judicial sources say. An Egyptian court has sentenced 23 extremist Salafi mobs to 14 years in jail without parole over the killing of four members of the Shia community in 2013, judicial sources say.Eight other defendants were acquitted of charges related to the lynching during Saturday's ...

( 2021-04-14 03:53:37 )

Anti-Israeli protest held in New York City

Anti-Israeli protesters have blocked the way of pro-Israel participants on the annual Israel Day Parade in New York, chanting slogans and calling for the dismantlement of the Zionist regime. The protest took place when pro-Israeli marchers were parading down Fifth Avenue to celebrate the annual ceremony on Sunday. Orthodox Jews, who do not believe in the existence of Tel Aviv regime, blocked their way despite tight police security for the ...

( 2021-04-13 18:34:33 )

Quran TV to Air Forum on Minshawi Quran Recitations

-- The Quran TV will broadcast on Friday a forum held by the Iranian Quran News Agency on analyzing Quran recitations by Master Muhammad Sadiq Minshawi. The forum was held this summer with the presence of Quran experts including Abbas Salimi, Habib Mahkam and Mohammad Reza Sotudenia. Internationally acclaimed Iranian Quran memorizer Shahriar Parhizgar and director of the Al-Nour Quranic Center Mahmoud Jaber also joined the forum via ...

( 2021-04-13 18:34:33 )

At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Kuwait's Shia mosque attack

At least 25 people have been killed and over two dozen others injured in a bomb attack at Imam Sadiq (PBUH) Mosque in Kuwait City, medical sources ...

( 2021-04-13 16:30:53 )

Int’l Holy Quran Competition Underway in Algeria

Ahlul Bayt News Agency, This edition, which is the 7th, kicked off on Monday, August 30, with the participation of contestants from 43 countries. It is held in the category of memorization of the holy Quran. Addressing the opening ceremony, Bu Abdullah Ghulamullah, Algeria’s Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said winning the contest and receiving prizes is not the only purpose of those attending the competition, but they see the event ...

( 2021-04-13 16:30:53 )

Professor Hussein Ansarian: We love worshiping when we get to know its purpose

We love worshiping when we get to know its purpose, consequence and the philosophy behind it. Mankind will never realize its sweetness unless he loves worshiping.

( 2021-04-13 06:58:41 )

Houthi leader hails defeat of Saudi, allies on Yemen’s west coast

The leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement has highlighted the failure of the Saudi regime and its allies in their push to capture the strategic port city of Hudaydah, saying the enemies have faced defeat on the country’s west coast. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement has highlighted the failure of the Saudi regime and its allies in their push to capture the strategic port city of ...

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ISIS declares state of emergency in self-declared capital 'Raqqa' - U.S. official

U.S. military officials are closely watching social media and news reports that say ISIS believes it may soon come under siege in Raqqa, Syria, its self-declared capital."We have seen this declaration of emergency in Raqqa, whatever that means," Col. Steve Warren, the spokesman for the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition, told reporters Friday. "We know this enemy feels threatened, as they should."Media reports have indicated that ISIS is moving ...

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Tabung Hajji, IDB Cooperate for Qurban Activities

-- The cooperation between Tabung Hajji and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) based in Jeddah will facilitate Qurban (sacrifice) activities for Malaysian pilgrims during Hari Raya Aidil Adha at the end of the month. Malaysian hajj pilgrims group leader Salleh Abd Mubin said the rate for each participation in a Qurban activity was Saudi Riyal 430 (RM400), the price fixed by IDB for a goat. He said the cooperation would help hajj pilgrims ...

( 2021-04-12 21:48:10 )

Greatest Quranic Complex to Be Set Up in Tehran

-- "Tehran municipality will establish the greatest Quranic complex of the country on a 60 thousand square meter location in Abbas Abad complex," said social and cultural deputy of the municipality last night. Speaking at the eight meeting on commemorating Quranic activists held on September 5 in Quran Cultural Center, Mohammad Hadi Ayazi said: "through a statement issued by the High Quran Council of Tehran chaired by mayor of the ...

( 2021-04-12 21:48:10 )

Imam Khamenei: Zionist regime bound to collapse/ Iranian nation to foil Bullying Powers plots

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has said the best criterion for the Islamic revolution is Imam Khomeini and the policies and ideas of the founder of the Islamic republic. Addressing a huge multi-million strong gathering of mourners in the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic republic, Imam Khomeini (may his souls rest in peace), the Leader ...

( 2021-04-12 20:47:43 )

Kuwaiti member of High Council of Ahlul Bayt World Assembly exonerated of all charges

the Kuwaiti member of the Ahlul Bayt World Assembly was put to trial on charges of spreading false information and opposition to national unity act after a speech in Imam Hussain (A) mosque in Kuwait but was exonerated of all charges. "Hujjat al-Islam Hussain al-Matough" had protested to the torture of the Shia suspects of the so-called "Abdoli Core" case in a speech in Imam Hussain (A) mosque near Howli square in Kuwait. After his speech, he ...

( 2021-04-12 16:26:59 )

We are destined to success if we keep a bond with Quran and progeny of Prophet (SAW)

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Iran religious leader Syed Mohammad Ali Ale Hashim while presenting his condolence in connection to the death anniversary of Imam Khomeini (RA) in a closing ceremony of Quran competition of Iranian soldiers said that the standard of Imam Khomeini (RA) adhesive is to be the follower of Wilayat-e-Faqih. He said that the path of Imam Khomeini is the path of Messengers, Quran and Progeny of Prophet (SAW). He said ...

( 2021-04-12 15:31:13 )

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 ...

( 2021-04-12 06:56:52 )