Lady Fatima Zahra (S.A.) on The Last Day

On the Day when the oppressed shall bite their hands (in fear); when the oppressors shall be gathered in humiliation and lowliness, remembering their disgraceful and shameful deeds:
Then every one of them shall review his file, which is packed with oppression against his chosen worshippers. On that Day shall every human, whatever color, creed, faith, and his deeds may be shall be gathered... no one will be left behind... even the fetus who was the victim of abortion shall come that Day to present his case... ... Read more

Lady Fatima Zahra (S.A.) on The Last Day

On the Day when the oppressed shall bite their hands (in fear); when the oppressors shall be gathered in humiliation and lowliness, remembering their disgraceful and shameful deeds:
Then every one of them shall review his file, which is packed with oppression against his chosen worshippers. On that Day shall every human, whatever color, creed, faith, and his deeds may be shall be gathered... no one will be left behind... even the fetus who was the victim of abortion shall come that Day to present his case... ... Read more

The Decorum of Performing the Ziyarah of Hadrat Masoumah (SA)

Knowing the manners and decorum of performing the ziyarah is very essential for the pilgrims so that they can attain the blessings of ziyarah of the holy personalities.
Here some of the conventions and manners of performing the ziyarah in its best way are explained. ... Read more

The Decorum of Performing the Ziyarah of Hadrat Masoumah (SA)

Knowing the manners and decorum of performing the ziyarah is very essential for the pilgrims so that they can attain the blessings of ziyarah of the holy personalities.
Here some of the conventions and manners of performing the ziyarah in its best way are explained. ... Read more

Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Hasan (A.S)

About the life of Imam Hasan and his Martyrdom ... Read more

The Howza news agency interviewed the manager of Propagation & Guidance Foundation

Talking to the news agency of Howza, Ayatollah Seyed Mohammad Ali Alawy explained the activities of the Propagation & Guidance Foundation ... Read more

What is Muharram?

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad and spiritual leader of the Shi'a people.

Imam Husayn's martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Prince of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE. ... Read more

Imam Husain and His Martyrdom

The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Husayn [a], the grandson of Prophet Muhammad [s], and his noble family and friends. This short text reflects the deep admiration of its author towards Imam Husayn [a] and an insight into the tragedy of Karbala, its reasons and its consequences. It is presented with the hope that it will foster the Islamic unity and the brotherly love that the author seeks in his preface ... Read more

Every day is Ashura and every land is Kerbala

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What is Ashura ?

In the month of Muharram 61 AH (approx. 20 October 680 AD), an event took place in Iraq at a place known as Kerbala on the bank of the river Euphrates. It seemed in those days insignificant from the historical point of view. A large army which had been mobilised by the Umayyad regime besieged a group of persons numbering less than a hundred and put them under pressure to pay allegiance to the Caliph of the time and submit to his authority. ... Read more

Ziyarat of Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (pbuh)

Recitation of this ziyarah of holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh &hp)’s tenth infallible descendant Hazret Imam Ali Naqi bin Muhammad Al-Hadi (pbuh), who was born on 2th Rajab, is much rewarding.

His holy shrine is housed in the holy city of Samra, Iraq. ... Read more