Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center New York Muharram Programs 1442/2020 Thursday, August 20th to Tuesday, September 1st. Regulations and Procedures: All programs will be live streamed via al-khoei.org. In person programs will adhere to strict CDC and NYS health guidelines. Masks must always be worn, and attendees must practice social distancing. All attendees must enter and exit using More
The Grand Ayatollah Sistani issued a statement following the horrific explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The statement of the Supreme Religious Authority of World’s Shia Muslims reads: In the name of God, The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful The Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf Ashraf expressed his deep sorrow and regret over the painful More
The Farewell PilgrimageTen years after the migration (hijrah), the Messenger of Allah [peace and blessings be upon him and his Progeny] ordered to his close followers to call all the people in different places to join him in his last pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage he taught them how to perform the pilgrimage in a correct More
New York, July 19, 2020 – An online meeting was organized on Saturday, July 11, 2020 to discuss the future plans of the Shia Islamic centers located around the northeastern seaboard and what these centers are contemplating with respect to the upcoming months of Muharram and Safar. Following are the highlights of the meeting: The More
1- Many beneficial Hussein gatherings are broadcasted live on TV stations and on the internet, and religious and cultural centers and institutions should coordinate with good preachers and pioneers in this regard and must mobilize and urge the believers to listen to them and interact with them while they are in their places of residence More
Eid ul-Adha Mubarak Friday, July 31st, 2020 Due to COVID-19, Eid prayers will be closed for general attendance. The prayers will, however, be broadcast on our website at the following time:9:30 am – Dua Nudbah 10:00 am – Eid Prayer Shahadat Al-Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (AS) Majlis to commemorate the Martyrdom of Al-Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (AS) More
Imam Muhammad Al-Taqi (as)Name: Muhammad bin ‘Ali.Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad.Kuniyya: Abu Ja’far.Father: Imam ‘Ali Ridha (as)Mother: Sabika (also known as Khaizarun).Birth: 10th Rajab 195 a.h. Madina.Death: 29th Dhulqa’da 220 a.h. Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain.His Parents & BirthHe was the only son of Imam ‘Ali Ridha (as) The Prophet (S) had said:“My father be sacrificed on the More
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani – Najaf Ashraf
The Supreme Religious Authority Office called on the Iraqi people to take more precautions and caution, while stressing the need to pay attention to the application of preventive measures. This came during a statement issued this Saturday morning (13 / Shawwal / 1441 AH) corresponding to (6 June 2020). The statement is as follows: Dear More
History of the Cemetery Of Jannat Al-BaqiWhere Imam Hasan Ibn Ali (2nd Imam), Imam Ali Ibn Al-Husayn (4th imam), Imam Muhammad Ibn Ali (5th imam), & Imam Ja’far Ibn Muhammad (6th imam), peace be upon them, are buried On 8th Shawwal, Wednesday, in the year 1345 AH (April 21, 1925), mausoleums in Jannatul Al-Baqi (Madina) More