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  Photo: 18th International Quran Fair - Tehran (2)  

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  The Ceremony of Reading Quran in Lady Masumeh's Holy Shrine  

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  Hazrat Khadija's (SA) Life and Character  

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By: Ahmad Luqmani (Part 1) Hazrat Khadija (SA) daughter of Khuylaid and Fatima was a pious and worthy lady, who at the time of the pagan regime of the Arabs before Islam was well-known as "Tahireh" (Pure and Chaste Woman). She was well-known ...



  Imam Zainul Abiden(as); His Supplication for the Coming of the Month of Ramadan (Supplication - 44)  

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Source: Al-sahifa Al-sajjadiya Imam sajjad (P) ********************** Praise belongs to God who guided us to His praise and placed us among the people of praise, that we might be among the thankful for His beneficence and that He might recompen...



  What is the Fast of the Month of Ramadan?  

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What is the Fast of the Month of Ramadan? *********************************** Every year in the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world abstain from food, drink, vain talk and certain other actions from before sunrise...



  Supreme Leader Meets Tajik, Afghan Presidents  

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05/08/2010 Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this afternoon with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The Afghan and Tajik Presidents are in Tehran to attend the tripartite summit of P...



  Iranian Woman Tops Intl. Quran Contest  

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Tue, 03 Aug 2010 A young Iranian girl has received the top award at the 5th international Holy Quran competition for women held in the Jordanian capital of Amman. Fatemeh Abduli was ranked first for memorizing 20 chapters of the Holy Qura...



  Wilayah Satellite Channel was opened  

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Wilayah worldwide channel established on the teachings of the holy Quran shows the culture of Islam and the household of the Prophet (s.a.) logically and scientifically for people around the world. His highness Makarem Shirazi attended the ceremon...



  Female Quran Activists Honored  

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--27 elite female Quran activists were honored in a ceremony yesterday on the sidelines of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s 27th International holy Quran competition. The ceremony was attended by head of the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization H...



  Quran Contest for Women of Tehran Province Concludes  

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Saturday, July 3, 2010 -- The 4th Quran competition for women of Tehran province ended last night in a ceremony held at Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) Dar-ol-Quran center in Tehran. Winners of the contest were awarded and 4 prominent Quran activis...



  700 women will attend Etekaf in Iranian city Zabul  

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Social: the head of Islamic Organization in Zabul city said that this year seven hundred ladies would attend Etekaf. According to shabestan news agency, the head of Islamic Organization in Zabul, Zahra Podeeneh khani said that this year, in the diff...



  Call for Unity  

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In a meeting with Basiji students and professors, Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said this morning that in the present situation unity and solidarity should be preserved in society and all kinds of discord should be a...



  Supreme Leader Meets People of Bushehr  

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Speaking during the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to Imam Ali's (a.s.) character as unique and said that he was the peak of scientific, moral, ethical, human, and divine magnificence. Ayatollah Khamenei said that promoting insight among pe...



  Quran Competition for Women Slated for June 30  

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-- The Imam Ali (AS) Dar-ol-Quran Center will host the 4th Quran competition for women of Tehran province. Director of the center Mohammad Hossein Sabzali told IQNA that the contest will be held from June 30 to July 2. Registration for the co...



  Veil is source of reverence and exaltation: Hujjatullah Ashtiani  

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As reported by Shabestan News Agency report, Member of Parliament hujjatul Islam Ashtiani, while addressing in a seminar on the topic of “veil and chastity” said that due to the blessing of masooma (AS) tomb Qom city should be the model on the matt...



  The most modern Masjid in the World designed by a woman! + PIC  

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  Organizing of “Hijab-O-Efaf” educational workshop in Ilam  

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According to shabestan news agency report from Ilam: director general of Islamic development organization of Ilam province asserted in this educational workshop: being a God’s successor on earth, human can have a higher place than archangels. Hujj...



  Quranic Miracles: Embryology in the Quran  

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-- Human beings have always been intrigued by questions such as where they came from and how they developed before birth. It is known from the earliest records that primitive peoples realized that the birth of a baby was the result of sexual unio...



  Imamzadeh Zeinab Khatoon (P) is one the doughters of Imam Musa Ibne Jafar (A.S). Her Moselemon is in the City of Kahak which is near the Holy city of Qom.  

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  “Fatemeh (SA), Perfect Example for Women” Conference, Sierra Leone 2010/6/7  

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  The Third Festival of The Product Media's Women Domain  

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The festival of holy Zeynab`s speech The aims: 1) to show a part of the holy personality of Hazrat Zeynab as a sample media according to the honorable leadership power speech 2) to encourage the medias and the organizations to be reflexed m...



  Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) Represents the Perfect Woman in Islamic Thought  

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-- Stressing that Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) is an example not specified to a particular period but for every one at all times, secretary general of Hazrat Zeynab (AS) Association regarded the holy daughter of the prophet of Islam as the one represe...



  Women’s Presence in Society Should Serve Quranic Objectives  

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-- In Imam Khomeini’s (RA) view, the presence of women in society will be valuable if it is in line with Islamic and Quranic objectives. This is according to Hojat-ol-Islam Hamid Rohani, head of Contemporary History Center speaking at a seminar t...



  Stamp of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (P) Revealed  

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  Supreme Leader Meets Poets and Panegyrists  

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Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei extended his congratulations on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) and said that promoting the teachings of the Prophet's (s.w.a.) household and strengthening the people's relig...



  THE SERMON OF FATIMA ZAHRA (P)  

Compiled By: www.darolhadith.net Translation Editor's Note:The following text is an English translation of the Speech of the daughter of the Prophet of Islam, presented in a mosque in Medina,approximately 14 centuries ago. The sermon is given in...



  prophet Muhammad Pattern of Communication Toward Women  

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By: Ali Zohery, Ph.D. Introduction: The condition of women before Islam: Islam came at a time when women all over the world were being oppressed and exploited. The most any society would accord the woman was to admit that she was part of the hum...



  Turkey to Host Int’l Conference on “Islam’s Role in Women’s Life”  

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--An international conference on “Islam’s Role in Women’s Life” is set to be held on May 27-28 in Istanbul by the Turkey’s Woman Activists Society. Gulseren Onanc, head of the Society said that one of the themes of the conference will be role of ...



  Hazrat Zahra Dua’a for all Affairs of Life & Hereafter: اللهم قنعنی بما رزقتنی  

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دعاوها فی جوامع مطالب الدنیا و آلاخرة ------------------------------------------------------- اللهم قنعنی بما رزقتنی و استرنی و عافنی ابداً ما ابقیتنی و اغفرلی و ارحمنی اذا توفیتنی اللهم لاتعینی فی طلب ما لم تقدر لی، و ما قدرته فاجعله میسرا سهلا ...



  The office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi: Online answering to religious questions in English  

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According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – The office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi announced a special time for answering to English users for online answering to religious questions. In order to facilitate for the users to access t...



  The Quran on the Origin of the Universe  

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The science of modern cosmology, observational and theoretical, clearly indicates that, at one point in time, the whole universe was nothing but a cloud of ‘smoke’ (i.e. an opaque highly dense and hot gaseous composition).1 This is one of the undisp...



  “Women in View of Quran” Contest to Be Held in Tehran  

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On the occasion of Fatemieh Mourning (martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA)), Women Affairs Office of Tehran Municipality is to hold the great contest of “Women in view of Quran” highlighting women’s chastity and Afaf (virtue). Ashra...



  Photo: The Teather of "The Moon in Sky" - Showing Hazrat Zahra's Martyrdom  

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The Teather of "The Moon in Sky" is performed every night in Qom. This theater shows the way of Martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (PBUH), arson the door of Hazrat Zahra's house, etc. 2010/05/09...



  What is a perfect Hijab and its limitations according to the Quran?  

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Hijab is the most important cultural concerns in recent years. The Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW) released a report about the 12th round of the chat sessions on " What is a perfect Hijab and its limitations according to the Quran? Can...



  Islam Encourages Effective Role for Women  

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said Saturday that the Hijab (Islamic dress code for women) does not prevent women from playing an active role in society. “In the Islamic school of thought Hijab does not mean...



  Iran:Educational-Specialized Workshops of Hijab and Ifaf Across Country  

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Shabestan News:,According to the reports of public relations of IDO, Hojat-al-Islam Ali Darabi said: these educational-specialized workshops are held especial for woman preachers across the country in the direction of the Supreme Leaders' directives ...



  Photos: Scientific Olypiad of Female Hawzah Students - Qom  

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2010/05/01...



  English Shiites will mourn for Hazrat Fatima (s.a) martyrdom  

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According to shabestan news agency International Desk: mourning ceremonies of martyrdom days of Hazrat Fatima (s.a) will be held in Islamic center of England from 14 may for four days. As reported by shabestan news agency: on the occasion of Fati...



  Hormozgan mosque societies to host widespread programs in fatimia days  

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Hujjatul Islam Ahmad Pehlwani, in charge of hormozgan mosque societies' secretariat announcing special programs in fatimia days in provincial mosque societies, told shabestan correspondent: organizing of seven Quran familiarity ceremonies in the pres...



  ‘Ayyam Al-Fatimiyah’ observance in Saudi eastern province  

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international desk:In oil-rich mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia, ten-day, week-long and three-day majalis programmes are being held starting from Tuesday April 27 Jamadi Al-Oula 13. Saudi Arabia: Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahra Al-Batol (...



  Mourning ceremony of Fatima Zehra (s.a) to be held in Tiflan-e-Muslim mosque society  

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Mosque societies: director of Tiflan-e-Muslaim mosque society in Tabriz has informed about organizing of mourning ceremony of Hazrat Fatima Zehra (s.a) and more than 800 ladies will attend this ceremony. Mohammad ali Fadhili Nasab, director of Tifla...



  The 2nd International Conference of Muslim Scholarly Women, Teheran / April 25-27, 2010  

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******************** In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful ********************* Under the auspicious of the Almighty Allah, the 2nd International Conference of Muslim Scholarly Women will be held in Teheran on April 25-27, ...



  Zainabia and al-Jawad mosques to host birthday ceremony of Hazrat Zainab (s.a)  

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Mosque, prayer: birthday ceremony of Hazrat Zainab (s.a) and Nurses day is being held on 30th and 31st of Farvardin in Zainabia and al-Jawad mosques. According to shabestan news agency report: Bani Hashim mosque is going to hold birthday ceremony of...



  IWNA At The Sight Of Basij Women  

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  Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei :  

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei received Chief of Staff of joint forces and high ranking officers of the IRI Army, IRGC, and the Police Sunday. Ayatollah Khamenei pointed to armed forces as the guardians of Iran's borders and...



  This Hijab, This Mark of Piety, Is an Act of Faith, A Symbol for All the World to See  

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I randomly stick sticky notes on my desk with short and powerful statements or quotes. My school agenda is filled with lines of poetry. I cut out quotes and sayings from magazines and create collages that hang in my closet. Words mean the world to me...



  The Path to The Heaven  

IWNA- Iranian have a trip to the southern area of the country where once fight an imposed war on behalf of Iraq and now this is a public belief that there is a sacred place because of all those pure martyrs who presented their life to God Almighty. ...



  Ceremony in Harare to Celebrate Hazrat Zeynab’s (SA) Birth Anniversary  

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A ceremony is to be held in the capital of Zimbabwe on April 19 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA). According to IQNA’s ICRO branch, the ceremony will be organized at Harare’s Fatemeh Zahra (SA) College by Iran’s Cultural Ce...



  Prophet Story: Words to Live  

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Anes Ibn Malik (One of the Prophet's Companions) reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and greeted him in the Mosque. The Messenger of Allah asked him where he came from.The Bedouin said: "I come from far seeking answers to some ...



  Supreme Leader Calls on Officials to Maintain Unity  

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Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday afternoon with the cabinet members, heads of parliament commissions, high-ranking judiciary officials, and the chairman and lawyer members of the Guardian Council. At the ...



  Woman Quran Memorizers Honored  

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A ceremony was held in Kerman on March 6 to honor women Quran memorizers of Kerman Province. The ceremony was organized by the Majma-ol-Ahid fi Hefz al Quran al-Majid Institute. Gholamrezai, head of the institute gave a speech at the function...



  Islamic Revolution Paved the Way for Women to Perfect Their Talents and Capabilities  

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The Islamic revolution of Iran created opportunities for women to develop their faculties and talents and do away with negative ideas regarding their potentials. This is according to grand Ayatollah Nuri Hamedani who was speaking in a meeting wit...



  Fatimah Al-Ma'sooma & 10th of Rabee-us-Thani, 201 A.H.  

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Speaker of Ahlul Bayt's (A.S.) Virtues Fatimah was the daughter of the seventh Imam, Musa Al-Kazim (A.S.). She was born on the 1st of Dhilqa'da, 173 A.H.. Prior to her birth, Imam Sadiq (a.s.) spoke of her status: "Mecca is God's sanctuary, Me...



  Supreme Leader: US Government Not in a Position to Talk About Democracy, Human Rights  

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On the occasion of Norouz and the beginning of the new Iranian year, Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the people of Mashhad and the pilgrims to Imam Reza's (a.s.) holy shrine. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah...



  Imam Khamenei's View of Women's Role and Rights in Society  

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Part one: The role of women in society ******************************* * The role of women in a human community * Having an appropriate view of women * Historical oppression ag...



  23th of Rabi' ul-Awwal 201 H.A., Hadhrat Ma'suma's Arrival at Qom  

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The title of Masuma was given to this noble lady by her brother, Imam Ali Al-Ridha (AS). It is worth noting that this title was awarded to her after her death and she was not referred to by this name during her life-time. This also nullifies the erro...



  Woman Quran Memorizers Honored  

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A ceremony was held in Kerman on March 6 to honor women Quran memorizers of Kerman Province. The ceremony was organized by the Majma-ol-Ahid fi Hefz al Quran al-Majid Institute. Gholamrezai, head of the institute gave a speech at the function, sa...



  Imam Khomeini's E-books in 18 languages  

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31 electronic books of the late Imam Khomeini, translated into 18 world languages, were unveiled by the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communications on Sunday. The electronic books are translated into languages including English, French, Ger...



  8,000 Female Seminary Students Attended Quranic Competitions  

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8,000 female seminary students attended Quranic competitions this year (Iranian year ending March 21), said educational and cultural deputy of women’s seminaries. According to Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA), Hojat-ol-Islam Ghandi added that many of ...



  Revival of Unity  

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This refreshing spiritual breeze and pleasant "Muhammadian" scent which is bearing the massage of equality and brotherhood for the frail and wretched communities of mankind. It is the agreeable call of "Say there is no God but the unique God to be sa...



  D-8  

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02/03/2010 Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the participants of the D-8 Ministerial Summit in Tehran. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the common cultural and religious groun...



  Felicitation on week of unity  

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O you powerful Muslims! Beware! Know yourselves and let the world know you. O Muslims! Keep Away From the Disuniters! Sunni and Shia Brothers Should Avoid All Disputes. The Thoughts and Words of Imam Khomeini(r.a) on Muslim Unity O Mu...



  Anti-hegemony policy only belongs to IRI  

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with IRI's Foreign Minister, the officials of Foreign Ministry, ambassadors and the heads of the Islamic Republic of Iran's missions regarded the Islamic Revolution as the creator o...



  The Ship of Salvation  

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Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the head and members of the Assembly of Experts. Speaking at the meeting, he referred to the post-election events in the country and reiterated: "The essentia...



  Collection of Hadiths Translated into English  

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A collection of Hadiths from Ahl-ol-Bayt (AS) as well as prayers and Ziaratnamehs (written prayers to be recited during a pilgrimage or any visit to the holy shrines) has been translated into English and published by the cultural center of Imam Reza...



  The Holy Quran designates Aasiya (the wife of pharaoh) and holy Mary in other verses as symbols of complete faith.  

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******************************* In the name of Allah *********************************** As you now these days are the final days of Safar, after Arbaeen occasion. Looking over the beginning of the history of Islam, these days are often related to H...



  Oldest Quran Instructor in Country  

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Sediqeh Mohammadi Achachilui is the oldest Quran instructor in the country. The 103-year-old woman, who lives in Achachi Village in East Azerbaijan Province, has been teaching the holy Quran to children and adults for over half a century. Born in 1...



  Nat’l Quran Contest for Women Kicks off  

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The opening ceremony featured a speech by Fatemeh Ghayur member of the Municipal Council of Mashhad. A number of cultural and administrtative officials were also present at the ceremony. The contest is organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs...



  The Term “Shia” in Quran and Hadith  

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The word “Shia” means “followers; members of party”. As such, the term “Shia” alone has no negative or positive meaning unless we specify the leader of the party. If one is a Shia (follower) of the most righteous servants, then there is nothing wr...



  Bilal Shia Muslim Mission of Kenya student reflects on her summer course experience + PIC  

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Sister Ummi Wando of Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya (BMMK), was one of the lucky participants of The World Federation's Summer Course in 2009: Madinah al-Ilm. Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya student reflects on her Madinah al-Ilm summer cour...



  We Have No Belief In Atomic Bomb and Will Never Pursue It  

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Jamaran Destroyer, designed and built by the IRI Navy, officially joined the Naval Fleet in Persian Gulf upon a command by the Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Friday. Islamic Republic of Iran is now among the few countries which ...



  Supreme Leader Thanks Iranian Nation for Impressive Bahman 22 Rallies  

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Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a message praising the Iranian nation for their massive presence in the Bahman 22nd rallies. The following is an excerpt of the message: In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent,...



  The role of Hazrat Zeynab (SA) in promoting the message of Ashura was discussed in an article entitled “the Best Example for Truth-Seeking Women"  

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The role of Hazrat Zeynab (SA) in promoting the message of Ashura was discussed in an article entitled “the Best Example for Truth-Seeking Women” published in New Vision Newspaper in Sierra Leone. Written by Iran Cultural Center staff in Sierra L...



  Efaf al-Hakim, in charge of Women Societies of the Lebanese Hezbollah Movement:  

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Efaf al-Hakim, in charge of Women Societies of the Lebanese Hezbollah Movement says that Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's appropriate leadership is playing a crucial role in enhancing unity in the Islamic w...



  Founder of 1st Seminary for Women Passes away  

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Founder of the first seminary for women in Iran passed away this morning in the holy city of Mashhad. Fatemeh Seyed Khamushi died of a heart problem. She was the founder and director of Narjes Islamic Seminary School, the first seminary for wo...



  A Divine Tradition  

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Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with thousands of the people of Amol and Mazandaran province. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the US and the Zionist regime as the worst enemies of the Iranian ...



  َ وَلاَ تُنكِحُواْ الْمُشِرِكِينَ حَتَّى يُؤْمِنُواْ وَلَعَبْدٌ مُّؤْمِنٌ خَيْرٌ مِّن مُّشْرِكٍ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَكُمْ ...  

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم وَلاَ تَنكِحُواْ الْمُشْرِكَاتِ حَتَّى يُؤْمِنَّ وَلأَمَةٌ مُّؤْمِنَةٌ خَيْرٌ مِّن مُّشْرِكَةٍ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَتْكُمْ وَلاَ تُنكِحُواْ الْمُشِرِكِينَ حَتَّى يُؤْمِنُواْ وَلَعَبْدٌ مُّؤْمِنٌ خَيْرٌ مِّن مُّشْرِكٍ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَ...



  A survey of the chat room of Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (winow)  

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The 12th chat room of Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (winow) is taking place under the title “The perfect Hijab and its limitations according to Quran” According to a report by the news bureau of women’s information and statistics center chat ...



  Elite must adopt a clear stance toward enemy  

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The most important characteristic of Iran' Islamic Revolution and its anniversaries in the past 30 years is the mass, united presence of people and their interest in the essential slogans of the Revolution, Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed ...



  Surah: Al-Ahzab, Verse:4  

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OCCASION OF REVELATION VERSE NO.4-6 In the Pagan Era, there was an Arab whose name was, ``JAMIL-IBN-MOAMAR''. He had a strong memory, and claimed that there were two hearts within his chest; and he could apprehend with each one of his he...



  Dec 30 marches manifested able hand of God  

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Saturday morning the December 30 nationwide marches in support of the Islamic Republic were memorable and manifested the able hand of God, adding that the aliens by making charges that the ...



  Why is the west so phobic about the dress code (Hijab) of Muslim women?  

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Obviously the clothing of every nation is a symbol and ensign of its thought and ideology. When Muslims dress code is discussed, Islamic religion as a worldwide and comprehensive ideology that has detailed instructions and guiding rules for every sma...



  The office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi (May Allah prolong his life) published:  

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On the day of Ashura, when all the people of our country, young and old, man and woman, were burning in the fire of the love of Husayn (a.s.) and were mourning everywhere and sincerely lamenting his martyrdom, some spiteful people took to some street...



  Supreme Leader’s View of Christianity  

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***************************** Part one: Jesus Christ ************************************* A great prophet of God ******************* Undoubtedly, Muslims’ respect for Jesus Christ is no less than that of faithful Christians for him. This great di...



  The Supreme Leader's View of Hijab  

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Part one: Hijab in Islamic culture Hijab, consistent with human nature ***************************** Hijab is a value that is consistent with human nature. Wearing immodest clothes and the unnecessary mixing of men and women go against natural ...



  Women’s Role at Introducing Ashura Discussed in Zambia  

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Addressing the ceremony held at the mosque to commemorate the first ten days of Muharram, Ali Bakhtiyari clarified the outstanding role of women in propagating the message of Ashura and introduced Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) a...



  Supreme Leader Meets Officials in Charge of Hajj Affairs  

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Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the officials in charge of hajj affairs. Speaking at the meeting, he said that the hajj has great potential for spiritual education and clarifying the realities. Ayato...



  Why is the west so phobic about the dress code (Hijab) of Muslim women?  

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Hijab is a mark of Islam which is rapidly spreading around the globe The Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW) released a report about the 11th round of the chat sessions on "Why the West is so phobic about the dress code (Hijab) of Muslim ...



  Congress on "Awaiting Woman, Ashoora Research and Responsibility Awareness" will be held  

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Marriam Moien al Islam, the head of the "Awaiting women institute" has announced the holding of a congress on "Awaiting Woman, Ashoora Research and Responsibility Awareness" and said: As the women have performed well their responsibilities after the ...



  Tehran to host int’l confab on Woman in Islamic History  

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Tehran, Dec 14, IRNA -- The second international conference on Woman in Islamic History will be held at Iran National Library in Tehran on December 16-17. Several issues including woman and the Islamic culture, woman and society, woman and polic...



  1st Monthly Female Quranic Gathering in Tehran  

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-- The first processional Quranic gathering, where woman Quran reciters and memorizers residing in the capital Tehran can present their talents, is to take place on December 9. "Women involved in the Quranic sphere have always been complaining ab...



  Supreme Leader: Foreigners Distorting Nuclear Realities to Mislead Public Opinion  

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On the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with thousands of people from various social backgrounds. Speaking at the meeting, he said that the Zionists and foreigners are spreading lies in or...



  Felicitations on Auspicious Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Hadi (AS) to Truthful Followers  

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Hasan ibn Jiham says: “ I saw Hadrat Abu al-Hasan (P) who had dyed his hair. I asked if indeed he dyed his hair .” He stated: ”Yes, adornment of man (for the sake of his wife) helps her keep her chastity. Women who deviate from the path of chastity...



  IR Leader receives cast, crew of major series  

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Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, receiving the cast and crew of the TV series "Joseph, the Messenger of God" described the series as the herald of creative and artistic adaptation of narratives in the realm of Revolutionar...



  The message of H. E. Ayatullah Khamenei to the Hajj pilgrims  

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Islamic revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a statement to the Hajj pilgrims urged Muslims and Hajj organizers to cherish the precious opportunity and realize their immediate duty which is consolidation of fraternity, resistance agains...



  Iranian Hajj Mission Holds Int'l Conference on 'Status of Muslim Woman' in Medina  

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-- An international conference entitled 'Status of Muslim Woman' was held in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia Saturday morning. Addressing the conference, which was attended by a number of prominent woman experts from Islamic countries, Iran...



  "Hijab" by Martyr Motahhari Translated into Russian  

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-- A Russian translation of "Hijab" by Martyr Mortaza Motahhari was published by Iran Cultural Center in Russia. The book was translated in cooperation with Russia's Institute of Islamic Studies. It aims to clarify Islamic teachings and familiari...



  Iranian Hajj Mission Holds Int'l Conference on 'Status of Muslim Woman' in Medina  

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-- An international conference entitled 'Status of Muslim Woman' was held in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia Saturday morning. Addressing the conference, which was attended by a number of prominent woman experts from Islamic countries, Iran's ...



  Hijab Verses: An-Nur, 31; An-Nur, 60; Al-Ahzab, 53; Al-Ahzab, 55; Al-Ahzab, 59  

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An-Nur , 31 Surah No: 24 Revealed : Medina Verse Text: وَقُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَلْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلَى جُيُوبِهِنَّ وَلَ...



  The Lady Fatima (SA) - the Perfect Pattern of Muslim Womanhood  

Mary is hallowed in one line alone, That she bore Jesus; Fatima in three, (i) For that she was the sweet delight of him Who came a mercy to all living things, Leader of former as of latter saints, Who breathed new spirit into this...



  Shaheeda Bin tul Huda  

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Amina Haider Al-Sadr, the famous Muslim author, also called Bint-ul- Huda, played a significant role in creating Islamic awareness among the Muslim women of Iraq. She was in her twenties when she began writing articles in Al-Adhwa, the Islamic magazi...



  Hijab  

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You look at me and call me oppressed, Simply because of the way I'm dressed. You know me not for what's inside, You judge the clothing I wear with pride. My body's not for your eyes to hold, You must speak to my mind, not my feminine mould. ...



  Islamic Republic, more profound than US think  

Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Tuesday called the American government a truly arrogant government in the world, adding that the Iranians are in need of an insight in order to know the arrogance. Ayatollah Khamenei made the r...



  Hajj must manifest a firm Muslim resolve  

Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with organizers of this year's Hajj ceremony Monday noted that Islamic unity was a necessity for the Muslim world at present, adding that the Hajj ceremony must become a manifestati...



  Iranian Woman Wins 2nd Prize at Sharjah Quran & Hadith Competition  

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-- Iranian Quran memorizer Fatemeh Nuri came second in the category of memorization of 10 parts of the holy Quran in Sharjah International Quran and Hadith Contest. Special for women and families, the competition was held Thursday October 22 in S...



  A Survey of the chat room of worldwide Islamic network of women  

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The eleventh chat room of worldwide Islamic network of women is taking place under the title ”Western phobia from Moslem women’s hijab”. According to a report by the news bureau of the women information and statistics center, the chat room of world...



  Essence of human sciences lies in Koran  

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On the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of Hazrat-e Ma'soume, thousands of women scholars, involved in Koranic studies, met the Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. Ayatollah Khamenei in the a speech referred to w...



  Regional Stage of Seminary Women’s Quran Contests to Be Held  

-- The regional stage of the fifth Quran memorization contest for seminary women will be held on October 9 with the participation of over 350 female students in 18 seminary schools in Iran. Maryam Naseh, director of training in Management Center ...



  Great Gathering of Women Quran Activists Slated for October 19  

-- 2500 women Quran activists from across the country will attend a two-day congress in Qom and Tehran on October 19-20. The congress is organized by Imam Reza (AS) teachings Institute in collaboration with the Iranian Quran News Agency, Islamic ...



  Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ma'soumah (AS) to Be Celebrated in Zambia  

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--On the occasion of birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Ma'soumah (AS), called as Girl Day, a ceremony will be held on October 20 after evening prayers at Imam Reza (AS) mosque in Zambia. According to Hojjat-ol-Islam Mohammad Asadi Movahed, Iran ...



  Green Light from Society Paves Way for Int'l Female Quran Contest: Iranian Expert  

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--Habib Mahkam, who is an internationally known Quran judge and an old timer in Iran's Quranic scene, says that launching an international Quran competition for woman inside Iran greatly depends on the acceptance of society. Expressing support fo...



  Egyptian university bans face veil in classrooms  

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A leading Egyptian cleric, Mohammed Seyyed Tantawi, has banned face veils in the girls' classrooms and dormitories of al-Azhar University in Cairo. The decision to ban the Egyptian teachers and students from wearing face veil came four days after...



  Steps Taken By Iranian Woman in Quranic Scenes Lauded  

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--Iranian women have taken great steps in Quranic fields in recent years, head of the Al-Mostafa International University said Tuesday. Speaking to IQNA on the sidelines of the Women Quran Researchers Congress, Hojat-ol-Islam Ali-Raza Arafi said ...



  Regional Stage of Seminary Women’s Quran Contests to Be Held  

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-- The regional stage of the fifth Quran memorization contest for seminary women will be held on October 9 with the participation of over 350 female students in 18 seminary schools in Iran. Maryam Naseh, director of training in Management Center ...



  Seminary for Women Launched in Qeshm  

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-- An Islamic seminary for women was launched Monday in the southern Island of Qeshm. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of officials including head of the island’s Islamic ideology dissemination department, Hojat-ol-Islam Gholami. In ...



  Women Islamic seminary's re-opening ceremonies to be held in Tehran  

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According to shabestan news agency report: women Islamic seminaries reopening ceremonies would be held on 28th of September in the presence and address of Ghualam Ali Haddad Adil, parliament's chairman of cultural commission and hujjatul Islam Mahmou...



  Quranic Verses about Hijab  

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As report by shabestan new: “O you Children of Adam! We have bestowed on you raiment to cover your shame as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the best. Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they may receiv...



  Lady Fatima - Perfect Pattern of Muslim Womanhood  

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By: Ainee Haaj (Fatimah by Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, the Poet of the east) Mary is hallowed in one line alone, That she bore Jesus; Fatima in three, (*) For that she was the sweet delight of him Who came a mercy to all living things, Leade...



  MALEEKA TUL ARAB KHADEEJA TUL KUBRA (A.S)  

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It has been divine practice that any nabi (prophet) has not been placed under obligation of any non-Muslim. According to the research scholars of Islam all ancestors of Holy Prophet Hzarat Muhammad (peace of Allah be upon him and his progeny) were mo...



  Blessed by the Revolution, the Iranian woman has been set in the right path.  

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Blessed by the Revolution, the Iranian woman has been set in the right path. Today, the Iranian woman can enter the field of science and climb the science ladder while preserving the religion, chastity, piety, dignity, grace, personality and reverenc...



  1st Shawwal Night /Idd Night A’Amaal  

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It is highly blessed night, not less that the “Laylatul Qadr” , in its auspiciousness. 1.Have a bath /Ghusl at sunset. 2. Recite the following “takbeerat” at the end of Maghrib and Ishaa prayers: and also on “E’ed Prayers: الله اکبر الله...



  Imam Zain-Al-Abideen (P) and (Supplication - 45)  

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God, O He who desires no repayment! O He who shows no remorse at bestowal! O He who rewards not His servant tit for tat! Thy kindness is a new beginning, Thy pardon gratuitous bounty,181 Thy punishment justice, Thy decree a choice for th...



  Understanding the Month of Glory  

These are the title of the book. Please click on the link below to read the book. ---------------- Title AN INVITATION VERSES FROM THE HOLY QUR'AN ON RAMADHAN AHADITH ON FASTING A MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY PROPHET (S) ...



  Quran advises to show leniency to fellow Muslims  

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With the Muslim holiest month of Ramadhan just in, top reciters and memorizers of the holy Quran recited verses of holy Quran in Imam Khomeini religious site with Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in attendance. Referring to ...



  Prophet Muhammad (P)'s Sermon about Ramadan  

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“O People ! "Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of...



  What is Ramadan?  

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What is the Fast of the Month of Ramadan? Every year in the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world abstain from food, drink, vain talk and certain other actions from before sunrise until after sunset. ...



  Shab-e-Qadr is the night, which is the best night among the nights of the whole year.  

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Shab-e-Qadr is the night, which is the best night among the nights of the whole year. The "A'maal" (religious performances) of this night are better than the A'maal of 1000 months. In this night the divine Annual Decree is passed. The Angels and Rooh...



  An Analysis of Prophet Mohammad's (As) Cultural Politics and Its Effect on Women's Socio-cultural Status  

Pajohesh Zanan (Women's Research); A Quarterly Journal of the Center for Women's Studies, Vol. 6, No. 4, Winter 2009 . University of Tehran
Cultural politics regarding status of women is a common issue of Iranian society. Influenced by Prophet Mohammad's teachings in the Arab world, women's status changed rapidly and soon they gained a different social- cultural position in their society...



  Islamic Revolution Leader urges for brotherly cooperation  

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with participants in the 26th round of international Koranic contests said following Koran would lead to glory, dignity and unity of the Islamic Ummah, adding that recent days' poli...



  The Attitude of Imam Khomeini towards Women at the Backdrop of Philosophy  

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No creation on earth is without a purpose; nor unnecessary. Some of the creations may apparently appear to us of having no purpose, but in essence behind every created being there lie unassailable reason and reality. In other words, a well-thought ou...



  “Hazrat Fateme (AS), Example of a Muslim Woman” Conference in Albania  

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-- On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fateme Zahra (AS), a conference entitled “Hazrat Fateme, Example of a Muslim Woman” was held in Shkodra, Albania. It was held by Sa’di Shirazi institute in collaboration with Ahl...



  Lifestyle of Imam Khomeini  

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To get an idea of the Imam's simple living and his belief that extreme care must be taken in spending the Baitul-mall (muslim treasury), it is enough to note that, it was according to his view and emphasis that in article 142 of the constitution of t...



  “Women’s Status in Imam Khomeini’s View” Discussed in Freetown, Sierra Leone  

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--A seminar was held Thursday in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone, on “Women’s Status in Imam Khomeini’s View”. According to the public relations department of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, the seminar was organized by the Iran...



  Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei:  

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Monday morning in a meeting with members of the committee of holding commemoration ceremonies for the 20th demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini said that the late Imam was symbol of Islam and key...



  Remarks made by Imam Khomeini (R)  

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Remarks made by Imam Khomeini to Iranian participants in a conference on women. Sahifa-yi-Nur Volume 13 Page 69 September 10, 1980 In the final years of my period in Qum, perhaps it was in my last year there just before the uprising of the 15th K...



  Fatimah al-Ma`sumah (as): A Role Model for Men and Women  

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Table of Contents Title Foreword By the Translator Introduction Why Fatimah (as)? Chapter 1 Her Life, a brief account Chapter 2 Her status Chapter 3 The role model Chapter 4 Questions and answers A call fro...



  Meshkat & Tasnim Plans to Be Held for Basiji Women  

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--Seeking to promote Quranic instructions in social and individual arenas two plans, entitled Meshkat and Tasnim, are to be held for Basij women. According to the Meshkat Plan, the participants will be given some religious books which are instruc...



  Embryology  

MAN IS CREATED FROM ALAQ: A LEECH-LIKE SUBSTANCE A few years ago a group of Arabs collected all information concerning embryology from the Qur’aan, and followed the instruction of the Qur’aan: “If ye realise this not, ask Of those who possess th...



  Three things of this world that fascinate Her Holiness Zahra (P)  

Her Holiness Fatimah (P): " Three things of this world fascinate me: reading the Qur'an , looking at the Prophet (P) ’s face, and alms-giving in the way of Allah. " Reference: Nahj ul Hayat ...



  The Sermon of Fatima Zahra (P)  

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"Praise be to Allah for the blessings He has bestowed; thanks be to Him for all that He has revealed and all that He has provided from His bounty. Thanks be to Him for His ample blessings and the perfect gifts He has continuously provided. Their numb...



  Grand Ayatollah Bahjat passed away  

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Born in Fouman, Gilan province, Grand Ayatollah Bahjat completed his theological studies in the Iranian holy city of Qom and in religious centers in Iraq. He spent all his life studying and teaching, bringing up many scholars. ...



  Muslim Women Urged to Propagate Fatemi Culture  

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--- Friday prayer leader of Ahar said. According to IQNA’s branch in East Azerbaijan, Hojat-ol-Islam Javad Hajizadeh also highlighted the role of cultural and academic centers in this regard, asking them to familiarize the youth with the conduct ...



  Hijab (Veil)  

The Islamic Hijab (Veil). Published by Al-Balagh Foundation
Islam recorded a great turning point in the history of women which has no rival to this day. Through it, she regained her honor and rights of which she had been deprived for centuries under the burdens of unjust views of the pre-Islamic era of Ignor...



  FATIMA (P) IN QUR'AN  

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FATIMA IN THE VERSE OF RELATIONSHIP The verse of relationship, from the Qur'an, says: "Say: `No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin. And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect th...



  The Rights of Women in Islam  

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Original language: English Subject: /Legal-Jurisprudence/ Translator: Al-Bostani, Abbas Ahmad Publisher: World Organization for Islamic Services Date of publisher: 1998 Place of publication: Tehran, Iran Appearance: 404 Pages, 1st ...



  Who Is The Best Amongst You?  

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Hazrat Fatima (P), daughter of the Holy Prophet (P), said: The best amongst you is the one who treats people with the most kindness and also treats his wife with the most reverence....