Imam Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab of the 30th year of the Elephant (A.D. 600). His cousin, Muhammad, was now 30 years old. Ali’s parents were Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib, and Fatima, the daughter of Asad, both of the clan of Hashim. The birth of Imam…

The Saudi-led Arab military coalition’s war on Yemen has entered its fourth year. Since 27 March 2015, the capital Sanaa and a set of other Yemeni cities have been targets for the daily bombardment of the Saudi fighter jets. After three years, the war has made no achievement for the…

Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) The Ninth Immaculate Holy ImamName: Muhammad bin Ali. Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad. Patronymic: Abu Ja'fer. Father:Imam Ali Reza(A.S.) Mother: Sabika (also known as Khaizarun). Birth: 10th Rajab 195 A.H. Madina. Martyrdom: 29th Dhulqa'da 220 A.H. Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain. Name and Lineage His name was Muhammad,…

Early this week, the UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said that Syria is heading to a catastrophic partition, warning that the war-hit nation could see the return of the ISIS terrorist group if no inclusive peace settlement is reached. The envoy, addressing the audience at the Geneva Graduate Institute,…