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.

Hajj Sheikh Shari’ati’s demise

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s condolences for the demise of Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Shari’ati

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini issued a statement, giving his commiserations for the sad demise of Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Shari’ati.

Philosophy of Hajj and mission of the Hujjaj) plural of Haji meaning pilgrim (in the massive ...

In fact, the blessed feast is the day the Muslims of the world are emancipated from the hegemony of tyrants and world-devourers thanks to the wakefulness of Muslims and the commitment of Muslim `ulama'. This great goal is feasible when different aspects of Islamic laws can be presented to the oppressed people, acquainting nations with Islam and not losing opportunities for this great fateful matter.

From his birth up to the 4th of June

The Imam’s entrance into Iran

In a speech at the Alavi School, Imam Khomeini underlines the necessity to continue the struggle ...