Ebrahim ibn Adham by Farid al-Din Attar Abu Eshaq Ebrahim ibn Adham, born in Balkh of pure Arab descent, is described in Sufi legend as a prince who renounced his kingdom (somewhat after the fashion of the Buddha) and wandered westwards to live a life of complete asceticism, earning his bread in Syria […]
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Analysis Of Kavar Events: In The First Anniversary Of The Attacking The Gonabadi Dervishes
Over the past few years, Dervishes of Nematollahi Gonabadi Order had faced so many coercive conflicts such as detention, threat, destruction and plumbing their worship place and Hoseiniehes by Islamic Regime of Iran.
Bahrain Demands Apology From Iran For Translation Error
Bahrain has demanded an apology from Iran for an incorrect translation of a speech that appeared to list the island nation as one of the Arab states to have experienced a revolution in the past year.
Journalist begins jail term
Prominent Iranian journalist Jila Bani-Yaghoub has begun her one-year jail term at Evin Prison. The Kaleme opposition website reports that Ban-Yaghoub, a prominent Iranian journalist and women’s rights activist, returned to Evin Prison on Sunday September 2 to serve out a one-year sentence.
North Korea, Iran Vow Stronger Ties
North Korea and Iran have taken a vow to strengthen ties and increase science and technological cooperation.
A Brief History of Persian Literature
The Persian Language The Old Persian of the Achaemenian Empire, preserved in a number of cuneiform inscriptions, was an Indo-European tongue with close affinities with Sanskrit and Avestan (the language of the Zoroastrian sacred texts).
Japan imports no Iran crude in July, for 1st time since 1981
Japan’s imports of Iranian crude oil fell to zero in July for the first time since 1981, trade ministry data showed on Friday, as Iran’s No.3 oil buyer reined in its appetite to keep from falling afoul of European Union sanctions targeting insurance.
No News From Activists Arrested In The Earthquake Aid Workers’ Camp In Azarbaijan
There is no news on the status of the arrested earthquake aid worker activists after they were transferred out of Tabriz prison.
Ban Ki-moon Mentions Human Rights in Tehran; Details Unclear
Speaking at the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s School of International Relations on August 30, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “I have urged the authorities during my visit this time to release opposition leaders, human rights defenders, journalists and social activists to create the conditions for free expression and open debate.
UN’s Ban Ki-moon urges Iran to release opposition leaders, activists
The voices of Iranian people must be must during next year’s presidential election, secretary general tells audience at Tehran university.