19th of Bahman 1391 corresponding to 26th of Rabi-ul-awal 1434 is the 104th death anniversary of His Holiness Hajj Sultan Muhammad Gonabadi “Sultan Ali Shah”. One of the most famous saints in the history of Sufism was Sayyid Shah Ni’matullah Wali (A.H. 731-831/1338-1428 C.E.), and all Shi’ia orders of Sufism trace their ancestry […]
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Jashn e Sadeh, Persian Festival
Sadeh meaning hundred, is a mid winter feast celebrated with grandeur and magnificence in ancient Iran. It was a festivity to honor fire and to defeat the forces of darkness, frost and cold. Two different days were observed for its veneration.
The Prophet Muhammad a Mercy for all Creation
With the current new moon we have entered into a new lunar month. In Islamic calendar this is a specially blessed month called Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Hijri calendar. This month includes the birthday of the holy Prophet Muhammad, upon him be Divine grace.
Condolences on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (‘A)
Imam Ridha-Reza (Ali ibn Musa) was the son of the seventh Imam and according to well-known accounts was born in 148/765 and died in 203/817.
The Holy Prophet, Muhammad In The Bible
Allah says in the Holy Quran: “… Those who follow the Messenger, the Immaculate One, whom they find mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel which are with them.” Al-Quran 7:158)
Arbaeen Anniversary of Imam Hossein
Our 3rd Imam, Imam Hussein (a.s) fought with Yazid in 61 AH to save Islam. Imam Hussein (a.s) was forced to fight Yazid’s army because he would not give Bayat (oath of allegiance) to Yazid.
The Birth of Jesus and Islam
“Islam is the only non-christian faith which makes it an article of faith for its followers to believe in Jesus (peace be upon him) .No Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus (peace be upon him).
Celebrating Yalda Night
Iranians around the world celebrate Yalda, which is one of the most ancient Persian festivals. The festival dates back to the time when a majority of Persians were followers of Zoroastrianism prior to the advent of Islam.
Rumi: Why should I fear? When was I less by dying?
Who is Moulana Rumi? Moulana Jalaleddin Rumi is a 13th century Muslim saint and Iranian mystic known throughout the world for his exquisite poems and words of wisdom, which have been translated into many languages. Rumi, as he is known in the west, is the best selling poet in […]
International Human Rights Day
Because on this date in 1948, at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The history is well covered in this Wikipedia article, so I will not recapitulate it.