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Surah al-Fajr Embodies Philosophy of Ashura, Says Islamic Studies Professor

IQNA – An Iranian scholar has described Surah al-Fajr in the Quran as a chapter closely linked to the legacy of Imam Hussein (AS), calling it a deep reflection of the philosophy behind the Karbala uprising.
Series of Hadith Explanation Sessions Launched in India
IQNA – A series of Hadith explanation sessions began in India today in cooperation with Egypt’s ministry of Awqaf.
20:13 , 2025 Jul 09
Imam Sajjad Preserved Spirit of Karbala Through Prayer and Preaching: Scholar
IQNA – An Iranian university professor says that Imam Sajjad (AS), the fourth Shia Imam, played a crucial role in preserving the message of Karbala and confronting the Umayyad regime’s propaganda through sermons, prayers, and ethical teachings.
10:05 , 2025 Jul 08
Call for Papers Announced for 39th Int'l Islamic Unity Conference
IQNA – The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has issued a call for papers for the 39th International Islamic Unity Conference, which will be held from September 6 to 10, 2025, in Tehran.
15:19 , 2025 Jul 07
Imam Hussein’s Stand Offers a Model for Resisting Today’s Yazids: Scholar
IQNA – Imam Hussein’s resistance against Yazid offers a timeless model for confronting modern-day oppression and global tyranny, an Iranian scholar said.
10:24 , 2025 Jul 06
Prominent Iranian Quranic Scholar Seyyed Mohammad Baqer Hojjati Dies at 92
IQNA – Renowned Iranian scholar of Quran and Hadith, Hojat-ol-Islam Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Baqer Hojjati, widely known as the “Father of Quranic Sciences in Iran,” has passed away at the age of 92, on Thursday.
07:57 , 2025 Jul 04
Imam Hussein’s Uprising Was Resistance to Hypocrisy, Injustice
IQNA – A senior Iranian scholar has emphasized the pivotal role of Imam Hussein’s uprising in reviving Islam and exposing internal hypocrisy within the Muslim community.
10:50 , 2025 Jul 02
Imam Hussein’s Message Speaks to All Humanity: Researcher
IQNA – An Islamic scholar and researcher, has emphasized the global and timeless relevance of the Imam Hussein (AS) uprising, calling it a message for all humanity, regardless of religion or background.
09:33 , 2025 Jun 30
Rare Collection of Victor Hugo's Works Preserved at Iran’s Astan Quds Library
IQNA – A rare French collection of Victor Hugo’s literary works is being preserved in the special collections section of the Astan Quds Razavi Central Library in Mashhad, Iran.
21:30 , 2025 Jun 30
Scholar Rejects Both Feminist and Traditionalist Models, Advocates for Socially Aware Muslim Women
IQNA – An Iranian religious scholar has emphasized that Islam promotes neither Western feminism nor passive traditionalism, but supports a model of women who are socially conscious and actively engaged in addressing issues like poverty and injustice.
09:11 , 2025 Jun 29
Imam Hussein’s Uprising a Guiding Light in Struggle for Justice: Senior Cleric
IQNA – Imam Hussein’s (AS) movement remains as a guiding light for defending truth, justice, and human dignity, said Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaei in a speech marking the start of Muharram in Karbala.
13:19 , 2025 Jun 27
Arabic Study Tracing 14 Centuries of Imam Ali Shrine Architecture Unveiled 
IQNA – An illustrated academic volume chronicling fourteen centuries of the Imam Ali (AS) Shrine’s history and architecture was unveiled.
20:06 , 2025 Jun 25
Operation True Promise Sparks Wider Muslim Solidarity: Scholar
IQNA – An Islamic scholar and historian says Iran's Operation True Promise agianst the Israeli regime has sparked wider Muslim solidarity. 
10:16 , 2025 Jun 24