Graffiti is scrubbed from the back wall of the Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Education Centre in Vanier. Ottawa police have launched a hate crime investigation after neighbours first spotted the spray paint Monday mo ing. (CBC) SHAFAQNA- Ottawa police have launched a hate crime investigation after someone spra...

SHAFAQNA -To continue the discussion on pluralism, it is appropriate in this session to examine the rational motives behind the rise of religious pluralism and see, apart from the political motives that may possibly be behind this thought, what motivates some to raise this issue with rational and lo...

SHAFAQNA – Most of the images we see out of Cuba are similar — classic cars here, vibrantly colored buildings there. But Joan Alvado shows us something different. His photo series, “Cuban Muslims,” focuses on the lives of those who have converted to Islam.“When I lea ed there was Islam and a Muslim ...

SHAFAQNA – While the United States was quick to condemn unproven allegations about Syria’s use of chemical weapons, Radio Sputnik’s Loud & Clear speaks with Kurdish activist Kani Xulam to discuss Washington’s silence on similar attacks conducted by Turkish-backed terror groups. “…The Kurds became th...

SHAFAQNA- Once “Younas Naqqash” came terrified and trembling to see our 10th Imam, Imam Hadi (as) and said, “Oh the son of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) I am at the verge and threshold of death, you help my family.” Imam Hadi (as) asked him as to what was the matter. Younas Naqqash said so, “one of th...

SHAFAQNA – The Michigan chapter of an American Islamic civil rights group raised some $150,000 Sunday toward its efforts to safeguard the rights of Muslims in the state. The fundraising comes as Muslims face increased scrutiny and terrorism backlash, said CAIR-MI executive director Dawud Walid. At t...

SHAFAQNA – IHRC Legal successfully helped a woman who was denied access to public funds and left destitute while having to raise her children. The client’s immigration status was regularised as she was granted ‘leave to remain’ by the Home Office. This was after representations were drafted and sent...

SHAFAQNA – Over 5,800 refugee minors went missing in Germany last year, local media reported Monday, citing an official reply from the German Interior Ministry. According to Berlin’s estimates obtained by the Funke media group, 555 missing minors are younger than 14 years old. “The missing unaccompa...

SHAFAQNA – Allamah Lahijani Ansari asked Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Qazi Tabatabie for a Dua to be recited at the time of difficulty and hardship. The late Ayatollah Qazi replied: After reciting five Salawaats and Ayatul Korsi, repeat a lot inside yourself without saying anything with your tongue: O’ God,...

SHAFAQNA – Allah (SWT) in Ayah 25 of Surah Al-Hadeed, described the aim and the philosophy of sending the prophets and the Divine Books of Torah, Bible and the holy Quran by saying: “Allah (SWT) sent the messengers with clear signs and sent down with them the Book and the balance of right and wrong,...

SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Hadi (AS) who said: Disobeying father and mother will cause early death [1]. [1] Beharul Anwaar Vol. 71, Page 84. SHARE Facebook Twitter Previous articleThe aim and the philosophy of the prophetic missions Let's block ads! (Why?)

SHAFAQNA- Al-Mutawakkil, the cruel Abbasid Caliph was very fearful that people were so drawn to our 10th Imam, Imam Ali Naqi (as). He was very upset with the realization of the fact that people were ready to do anything that the Imam Ali Naqi (as) would order. Some of the conspirators also gathered ...

SHAFAQNA – The new Australian ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Christopher Langenman visited Imam Ali Holy Shrine, where he was greeted by a member of the Board of Directors of Imam Ali Holy Shrine Mr. Ahmed al-Jawahiri and the of Interior Relation belonging to Public Relations in Imam Ali Holy Shrine. Mr. A...

SHAFAQNA – Saudi Arabia’s king has a ounced that a bridge linking the country to Egypt will be built over the Red Sea. King Salman said in a statement that the bridge would boost commerce between the two allies. He made the a ouncement during the second day of his visit to the Egyptian capital, Cair...

SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Baqer (AS) who said: In his advice to his son, Luqman said: My son, if you have a doubt about death, remove sleep from yourself, but you will not be able to; and if you are in doubt about the Day of Resurrection, remove waking up from sleep from yourself; but you ...

SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi answered a question about the use of “Wa Alaykum” in reply to Salaam. Question: Is it enough to say “Wa Alaykum” in reply to Salaam? The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: It is not enough to reply a Muslim. Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA SHARE Facebook Twitter Previou...

SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Safi issued a Fatwa about mentioning an unbo child in a will. A person who is mentioned in a will to be given something (from the inheritance) must be in existence. Therefore, if it is mentioned in the will that something to be given to the child of a woman who may get...

SHAFAQNA – Allah (SWT) in Ayah 135 of Surah Al-Nesa says: O’ you who believe, stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah (SWT) even against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor; for Allah (SWT) can best protect both. Follow not your desires, if ...

SHAFAQNA – The holy month of Rajab marks the begi ing of the spiritual season of every believer ending with the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with the Eid Al Fitr. These three months are unmatched in their importance. Praise be to the Almighty and thanks to Him for granting us yet another oppo...

SHAFAQNA – David Cameron has said he must take the blame for the way Downing Street handled revelations about his interest in his late father’s offshore investment fund, and suggested he will imminently publish details of his personal tax affairs. Addressing the Conservative party spring forum, the ...