Tests of this world
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Ali (AS) who said: Do not be overjoyed for attaining the wealth of this world; if you become wealthy, do not be too happy and if you feel in your life you do not have any problems and everything is perfect and there is no complex issues or you have no difficulties...
“Amir Al-Mumenin (AS)” Festival in India
The 4th edition of “Amir Al-Mumenin (AS)” a ual cultural festival has been organized in Bangalore, India, by the Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) holy shrine. According to alforatnews.com, “Amir Al-Mumenin (AS); the Makhzan (treasury) of the Messenger’s Knowledge and the Gate to His Wisdom...
Keeping secret is a sign of belief
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Sadeq (AS) in (the book of) Tohaful Oqool who said: A person who claims to be a believer and servant of God, must listen to what God says, follow the Divine Traditions, must have signs of the traditions of the Prophet (PBUH) and Imam (AS).One of the Divine Traditi...
Imam Ali (AS)
[embedded content] SHAFAQNA – The birth of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) took place under unique circumstances inside the Holy Kaaba at Mecca on the 13th of Rajab (30th Amul Feel / Year of the Elephant) about 600 AD i.e. The age of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) at the birth of Imam Ali (as) was almost 3...
Europe is set to face freak weather – global warming is real
SHAFAQNA – Europe will soon be hit by deadly, “once-in-a-century” extreme weather events every year, a study has found. Severe wildfires, river floods and windstorms will affect certain areas of the continent a ually by 2050, according to research published in the jou al Climatic Changes. The study ...
Famous African musician passes away on stage – Papa Wemba
SHAFAQNA – Congolese singer Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. He was one of Africa’s most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene. A video from the concert shows the musician slumped on the floor while the dancers carry on performing una...
What is the most valuable asset for the human being?
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Reza (AS) who said the human being ca ot live alone, must have a friend. Imam (AS) added that the human being has one friend on the earth and that is enough for him/her, Imam Reza (AS) said the only friend for the human being is his/her wisdom [1]; meaning human’s...
The worst enemy of the human being
SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Reza (AS) who said: The only enemy of the human being is his/her own ignorance [1]; and this ignorance has nothing to do with illiteracy. The ignorance against knowledge is not very dangerous; ignorance against wisdom is dangerous (in here, ignorance means lack of...
The 10th Day Gala – coming this June
[embedded content] SHAFAQNA – A group of passionate members and volunteers from various walks of life, The10thDay.com aims to promote peace, justice and the intrinsic principles set against tyra y which sits at the co erstone of true humanitarian values. Through the message of a powerful historical ...
How to thank God?
SHAFAQNA – In material things of this world, look at those below yourself and in spiritual matters, look at those above yourself. Look at the dead people whose wish is to retu to this world and do good deeds, so imagine you have just been saved from the grave, do some good deeds and stay away from s...
Imam Ali (AS)
[embedded content] SHAFAQNA – The birth of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) took place under unique circumstances inside the Holy Kaaba at Mecca on the 13th of Rajab (30th Amul Feel / Year of the Elephant) about 600 AD i.e. The age of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) at the birth of Imam Ali (as) was almost 3...
HRW calls for revision of EU-Turkey deal
SHAFAQNA – Human Rights Watch has urged the leaders of the European Union to get a correct understanding of the desperate situation of refugees at the Turkish-Syrian border and rethink a controversial deal they reached with Turkey for deportation of the asylum seekers. Officials from the New York-ba...
Muslim convert experiences Imam Reza shrine
SHAFAQNA – A Muslim convert from Thailand in his attending in the Razavi Holy Shrine said, “Being in the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A) and hearing the amorous murmuring of pilgrims with this kind Imam is the most beautiful scene I have ever seen in my life.” Jolaleq who chose the name ‘Ja at’ for him...