The message of Ashura

Imam Khomeini and Ashura

The leader of the Islamic revolution referred to the life of Imam Hussein (as) and his political aims in many speeches. It was Imam Hussein’s (as) uprising that was an inspiration for the Islamic revolution. He explained the philosophy behind Imam Hussein’s (as) rise against oppression and the mourning ceremonies that are held for him.

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.

Muharram

Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) and the third Imam and leader of the Shi'a. Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Master of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE.

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.

Historical buildings in Saudi

The destruction of Islamic historical buildings and heritage in Saudi

The birthplace of the holy Prophet (saw) of Islam has been ruined by the Saudi government and has been changed into a library. According to a Mehr news reporter, many historic and Islamic buildings are ruined by the Saudi government and many Muslims all over the world are shocked by this.

From his birth up to the 4th of June

No interest in Presidency

Imam Khomeini's Grandson not to Run for President

"Seyed Hassan Khomeini will not run for the elections and he is not interested in such issues," Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Bojnordi, a prominent seminary cleric and a relative of the Imam Khomeini household told FNA on Monday.

Imam Khomeini’s simple life

Sheikh Moro talks of the simple life Imam Khomeini led

Abd al-Fattah Moro, who is a Tunisian intellectual, lawyer and politician, and who is one of the prominent figures of the Tunisian uprising, visited Imam Khomeini in France and witnessed the simple life the Imam led.