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  • Supplications (Du’a and Ziyārāt)
    • Muharram
    • The Blessed Month of Rajab
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    • Sahifa Sajjadiyya
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Great Scholars

  • Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir Kashmiri
    Born on 21st March, 1940, Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir began his foundational religious education at Babul Ilm, Budgam, under the guidance of his elders. His quest for deeper knowledge led him to the Hawza ‘Ilmiyya of Najaf al-Ashraf in Iraq, one of the most prestigious centers of Shia Islamic learning. He spent years immersed in study and spiritual refinement before returning to Kashmir in 1982. He was the representative of Ayatullah Sistani in Kashmir. Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir was widely respected for his profound scholarship, spiritual depth, and firm ethical convictions. Fluent in Arabic, Persian, and Kashmiri, he was not only a scholar but also a poet, author, and orator, inspiring generations of students.
  • Remembering Ayatullah Syed Khui
    Ayatullah Syed Abul Qasim Khui was born on 19th November 1899 and passed away on 8th August 1992 (8th Safar 1413). He was born in Khui and grew up in Iran. He later moved to Najaf. After the death of Ayatullah Syed Mohsin Hakim in 1971, he became the next Marja’e taqlid. He had millions among the Shi’a who were doing his taqlid. Shaheed al-Sadr, Ayatullah Wahid Khurasani and Ayatullah Syed Ali al-Sistani were among his students. He lived for about 93 years and passed away in Najaf. His funeral prayers were led by Ayatullah Syed Ali al-Sistani.
  • Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Husayn Langarudi
    Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Husayn Langarudi was born on 23rd Safar 1345 AH in the Holy City of Najaf. A few years later, he moved to Tehran. He was a student of Syed al-Khui, Allama Tabataba’i, Imam Khomeini and other great scholars. He was a well-known Faqih and teacher of Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics). He taught in the Hawzah in Tehran for many years. He was also the Imam of Jama’at in Masjid Hajj Abu al-Fath in Tehran for about 30 years. He passed away on Monday 2nd Rabi’al-Awwal 1445. His funeral took place on Thursday 5th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1445. Many students and scholars attended his funeral. His body was then taken to Najaf for burial.
  • Ayatullah Sayyid Kadhim Irfā’
    Ayatullah Syed Kadhim Irfā’ was born in 1944 (1363 AH) in Tehran. He was a well-known teacher of Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics) in the Hawza Ilmiyyah in Tehran and has penned more than 50 books on a variety of different subjects. Some of his books are: a translation of the Holy Qur’an, a simple translation of Nahjul Balagha, and a translation of Sahifa Sajjadiyya, among others. He passed away on Wednesday 25th Rabi’al-Awwal 1445 AH (11th October 2023) in Tehran. Rahbar and many other great scholars sent their condolences. He was buried on Friday morning. Many students and scholars attended his funeral.
  • Remembering Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi
    Isaale Sawaab majlis (3 years of his passing away) was held in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa) in Qum. [Thursday night 28/12/2023] He studied in Qum under Allama Tabataba’i, Ayatullah Bahjat, Imam Khomeini and other renowned scholars. He wrote many books on Aqa’id, the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Philosophy. One important book that he wrote was Self-Recognition for Self-Improvement. He passed away in Tehran and was buried in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa) Qum.
  • Shaheed Syed Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr
    Syed Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr was born on 1st March 1935 in Kadhimiyya and was martyred on 9th April 1980 in Baghdad. He is buried in Wadi al-Salaam in Najaf. At the age of 25, he started teaching at the level of Ijtihad. Truly a great achievement! Not only was he a Mujtahid himself, but he was teaching other scholars to become Mujtahids.
  • Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Ridha Husayni Jalali
    Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Ridha Husayni Jalali was born in Holy city of Karbala in 1365AH and passed away a few days ago. In 1384AH, he moved to Najaf and studied under Syed al-Khui and other great scholars. He then migrated to Qum in 1400AH. He was a distinguished scholar, researcher, author and teacher who dedicated his life to the pursuit of Islamic knowledge. His scholarly contributions include editing manuscripts, compilation, and authorship of numerous works. His funeral was held in Masjid Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) in the Holy city of Qum and then proceeded to the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa). His body was then transferred to Iraq for burial. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.
  • Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti
    Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti was one of the renown teachers in the Hawza Ilmiyyah in the Holy city of Qum. He had very good akhlaq and treated everyone with a lot of respect. He studied under many scholars and even attended Dars al-Kharij of Ayatullah Muhammad Ridha Gulpaygani. He passed away on Friday 6th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1445 and was buried the next day. Rahbar and many other great scholars sent their condolences. His funeral took place in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa). Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani led the prayers. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.
  • Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān
    Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān was born on 9th Rajab 1347 AH in Najaf. It has been reported that when he was very young, he learnt the Holy Qur’an from his mother. Their house was a center of knowledge. He got his interest for religious studies from his father, Syed Hasan Khersān, who used to have classes for students daily [for about 13 years] at their house in the evenings. He was a student of Syed Mohsin al-Hakim, Syed al-Khui and many others. He has compiled and written many books. One of his books, 21 volumes about Ibn Abbas (the cousin of the Holy Prophet (saww)) earned him an award for his astounding efforts.
  • Shaheed Ayatullah Syed Ibrahim Raisi
    Shaheed Ayatullah Ibrahim Raisi was born in Mashhad. When he was about 5 years old, his father passed away. He lived in a simple house in a simple neighborhood. Greatness is only achieved from humble beginnings. Syed Hasan Nasrullah, Ayatullah Sistani, and many other great scholars sent their condolences. His elderly mother is still alive (about 90 years old). He had 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Whenever he would visit Qum, he would visit the great scholars and take advice from them. Some of them would consider him their son. On the Wiladah of Imam al-Ridha (a) he was elected as the President, exactly 3 years later, he responded to the call of his Lord. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.
  • Allama Shaykh Ali Kurani
    Allama Shaykh Ali Kurani was born in 1944 (1363 AH) in Lebanon. He studied under Syed Mohsin al-Hakim, Syed Khui, Shaheed Sadr, and many other prominent scholars. His most important research was on Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf). He was a prolific author and wrote a number of books which are freely available on his website https://www.alameli.net/ He passed away on Sunday 19th May 2024 in Qum. Rahbar, Ayatullah Sistani and many other great scholars sent their condolences. His funeral prayers were held in Masjid Imam Hasan al-Askari (a). Syed Ali Milani led the prayers. His body was then transferred to Lebanon for burial.
  • Ayatullah Shaykh Mohsin Ali Najafi
    Ayatullah Shaykh Mohsin Ali Najafi was born in 1938 in Baltistan, Pakistan. In 1966, he went to Najaf. He studied under Syed al-Khui, Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and other great scholars. He wrote many books, the most well-known among which was a commentary of the Holy Qur’an titled ‘al-Kawthar’ in 10 Volumes. Subsequently, he wrote a summary of this commentary in one volume. He was fluent in Urdu, Arabic, Farsi and Punjabi. He was a representative of Ayatullah Sistani in Pakistan.
  • Remembering Allamah Tabataba’i
    Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba’i was born in Tabriz on 29th Dhil Hijjah 1321 AH / 16th March 1904. When he was five years old, his mother passed away while giving birth to his younger brother, Sayyid Muhammad Hasan. A few years later, his father also passed away. Allamah Tabataba’i came from a family of learned and pious scholars. He would recite a few verses from the Holy Qur’an before going to sleep at night so that he could go to sleep with the illumination of these blessed verses. He passed away on 15th November 1981 at the age of 77 years and is buried in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa) in the Holy city of Qum. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.
  • Ayatullah Syed Ali Ba’aj
    Ayatullah Syed Ali Ba’aj was born in 1341 AH. He was a student of Syed al-Khui. He was one of the esteemed scholars of Iraq especially in the Hawza Ilmiyya of Najaf.

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