US warship staying far away for fear of Iranian military strikes

A large aircraft carrier strike force that the United States sent to the Middle East in May on an accelerated schedule to “deter” Iran has been “steering clear” of the country since arrival, staying as far away as the Arabian Sea for fear of Iranian military strikes in case of a potential conflict.

Muslims from around the world converge on holy sites

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19. The rites, observed by millions, are seen as a means of sending across the message of Muslim unity to the entire world.

Imam Khomeini denounced crimes against pilgrims, revived true philosophy of Hajj

Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca

More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. The annual Hajj pilgrimage started on Sunday.

What was Imam's response to the taking off clothes of the theologians?

An officer whose name was Hosain khan Askari once every few days used to enter the school in order to annoy the theologians and that day he had come to take off their clothes and that was an excuse for annoying them and Imam…

Muslims around globe begins Hajj pilgrimage

Muslims gathered from around the globe in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia have begun this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for strong family foundations

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, raised statues of women and encouraged their participation in all social, cultural and political arenas following the victory of the Islamic revolution under his wise leadership in 1979. He observed rights of others in all thick and thin times and all circumstances and stressed the need to strengthen the foundations of family.

Imam Khomeini wanted media to play active role, reflect sufferings of oppressed nations

Imam Khomeini once in a historic address told a gathering of reporters and journalists that press, radio, TV and printed media must reflect information and current affairs and raise awareness. The world religious and spiritual leader of Muslim world said that the media should also be able to prevent the deviant currents and issues in the society.