The Imam Khomeini mosque

‘The Imam Khomeini mosque’ in South Turkmenistan

The Imam Khomeini mosque was built fourteen years ago in south Turkmenistan. It was a present offered by the Islamic Republic of Iran and was a symbol of friendship between the two countries. Today, this mosque has become a center of gatherings and ceremonies for the people living close to the area the mosque is situated in.

Change of Flags

The changing of the flags of the two holy shrines at Karbala

The red flags of these two holy shrines were changed yesterday as a symbol of the start of the month of Muharram and mourning. Thousands of people witnessed this event, which declared the commencement of the grief of the Shi’a for the loss of the master of martyrs, Imam Hussein (as) and his honourable household, and the difficulties they endured for the sake of Islam.

Eid al-Ghadeer in London

The Celebration Ceremony of Eid al-Ghadeer in London

Eid al-Ghadeer is a day which many Shi’as all over the world celebrate. It is the day when Amir al-Mu’mineen was named the successor of the Prophet (saw). The sermon the Prophet (saw) read on this day has been recorded not only by the Shia but also by authentic Sunni sources. The Prophet (saw) talks of two weighty things, the Qur’an and the household of the Prophet (saw), which Muslims must cling on to in order to stay on the true path of Islam. Unfortunately this sermon is overlooked by many Sunni Muslims.

Dr. Hamid Ansari’s complaint

The letter of complaint sent to the head of the Supreme Leader’s representatives in universities, ...

Dr. Hamid Ansari, who is the deputy head of the Institute of Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s works, sent a letter, which was made public, to the head of the Supreme Leader’s representatives in universities. This letter was in regards to the publication of false issues and statements regarding Sayyid Hassan Khomeini and officials, who were trusted by Imam Khomeini and are now trusted by his grandson. The letter also complains about the illegal publication of the Imam’s works without the permission of the Institute of Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s works.

Ayatollah Khamenei's Hajj message

Ayatollah Khamenei's Message to Hajj Pilgrims- 2011

The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a statement to the Hajj congress and pilgrims. In this statement Ayatollah Khamenei talked of the recent movements and uprisings in the Arab World and stated that these uprisings were due to the Islamic awakening of different societies. Furthermore he added that in order for these uprisings to be successful, people must be resolute and must not be fooled by the deceit or trickery used by some powerful countries to break up their unity. Without unity and persistence no uprising can achieve anything.

Hajj and Unity

Hajj and Unity

The Supreme Leader’s representative is reported to have said the following when meeting up with a number of Indonesian academics: “One of the problems within the Muslim world is division, and so Hajj can be an opportunity to spread unity among the Muslim societies.”

Sayyid Ahmad in Gizil Gal’a Prison (his second return from Iraq)

Imam Khomeini Mosque opened in Zeynabiyeh District of Damascus

Imam Khomeini Mosque opened in Zeynabiyeh District of Damascus

Damascus, Aug 16, IRNA – Imam Khomeini Mosque was officially opened in a ceremony Monday night on blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mojtaba (P) in Zeynabiyeh District of Syria’s capital city, Damascus.