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SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – According to Shafaqna’s report from Mashhad, on the occasion of the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS), a Thai lady converted to Islam in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS). The 50 year old Pimpavi Kamping from Thailand contacted the Office of non-Iranian pilgrims in the holy shrine and in a simple ceremony after proclaiming the SHAHADATAIN (uniqueness of Allah (SWT) and that the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is Allah’s messenger) converted from Christianity…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association)- The following is an interesting and perceptive view posted today to the G2K mailing list by Georgetown University's Jean-Francois Seznec, who agreed to let me post it here: A few small facts and rumors may be pointing to a faint ray of hope at the end of a long tunnel in Bahrain. One of the Royal family members broke the rule of silence within the Al Khalifas in Bahrain and spoke to the Wall Street…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – On the occasion of the martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (AS), the Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Shirazi explained the importance of knowing dimensions of the characters of the daughter of Prophet (PBUH) and respecting her. He added that Lady Fatima (AS) is the axis of Ahlul Bait (members of Prophet’s household), mother of eleven infallible Imams, the wife of the Father of those Imams, Ali-ibn-Abitaleb (AS) and the only daughter of the Holy Prophet of…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – In an exclusive interview with Shafaqna, Dr Mohammad Hossain Rajabi Davani, a researcher of Islamic history said, if certain divisive behaviours are avoided, commemorating martyrdom of Lady Fatima Zahra (AS) can be a unity point amongst Shia and Sunni Muslims. Dr Davani who was speaking on the occasion of the anniversary of martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (AS) described the daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as a supreme example for individuals, social…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – The Italian newspaper, west, wrote in its website that 51% of insults towards Muslims are carried out by the media and they are the main culprits for these types of actions. This newspaper added that studies by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) showed Islam is under attack in 27 countries of European Union. The Italian newspaper believes the main cause for these insults are based on racism by the media and political groups. It…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) –Grand Iraqi Shia Cleric, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said that there is no real difference between Sunnis and Shiites or Kurds and Christians, adding we are servants for all Iraqis. The Grand Ayatollah, Ali al-Sistani, during a meeting with a delegation of Sunni clerics from the southern governorates and the Kurdistan region and a representative of the Sunni Endowment, on the sidelines of the first national conference of religious scholars Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq in…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – A press release published in Brussels on 20 March 2013 revealed that Islamophobia or discrimination against Muslims is widespread in many European countries. Prejudice towards Muslims is often more visible than that affecting other religious or ethnic minority groups. This is the conclusion of the first pan-European qualitative survey on Muslim communities in Europe, part of ENAR’s 2011/12 Shadow Report on Racism in Europe and released ahead of International Day Against Racial Discrimination. Manifestations…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – In a statement issued by the Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi to condemn the murders inside the central Damascus Mosque, he warns the Muslims to wake up and take notice. The Grand Ayatollah asked all the unaware Muslims who are mistaken by the lies from the various media about the situation in Syria to wake up. According to Shafaqna, following the dreadful murders in the central Mosque in Damascus, the Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issued…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – The wealth from oil fields and geopolitical situation of Iraq are the main reasons behind the US’s invasion. In this invasion the US gained many advantages such as establishing military and political bases as well as dividing the oil wealth of Iraq with its allies like Britain, said Dr Bigdeli, a political analyst. In an exclusive interview with Shafaqna, Dr Bigdeli explained about some important points regarding the US’s invasion of Iraq. He said…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – The Syrian President condemned the terrorist attack on a Mosque in Damascus which killed more than 40 people including Sheikh Mohammad Saeed Al-Buti and promised to wipe out the exterimists from his country. According to French News Agency reporting from Damascus, in a statement published shortly after the terrorist attack, President Assad offered his condolences for the martyrdom of Sheikh Al-Buti who he said, was a distinguished scholar in Syria and the Islamic world.…