Easy Payment of Religious Taxes is Now Available for Those Who live Outside of Iran

Due to the repeated requests sent by the followers of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi to his eminence’s office, the necessary measures have been taken for those of his eminence’s followers who live in other countries to be able to pay their religious taxes with ease.‌

The Release of the New Updated Edition of His Eminence’s English Book of ‘Practical Laws of Islam’

After a careful and meticulous examination of its contents, his eminence's English book of "Practical Laws of Islam" (Tauḍiḥ al-Masāil) has been released and is now available to his followers.‌  ‌

Pope Francis Thanked Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi for His Message

Following the message of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi to Pope Francis, in which he had thanked the leader of the Catholic Church, the Vatican also sent an official and respectful letter to the office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi in which Pope Francis has appreciated him for his message.‌

Opening of the French section of the website of the office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

The office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi hereby announces the official opening of the French section of the website of the office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi.‌

The Amount of Zakāt Al-fitr, According to the Fatwa of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has issued a ruling regarding the amount of Zakāt al-fitrah and the prescribed amount for compensation of the missed fasts in the month of Ramadan.‌

Opening of the Spanish section of the website of the office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

The office of  Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi hereby announces the official opening of the Spanish section of the website of the office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi.‌

Mourning Ceremonies Held by His Eminence’s Office on the Occasion of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (a)’s Martyrdom

A series of mourning ceremonies will be held on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatimah  al-Zahra (a) from Thursday to Sunday (Esfand 20th to 23rd) in the Amir-al-Mu’menin Seminary School in Qom.‌

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Cast his Ballot in the Early Hours of the Elections

I ask Allah to bless the authorities with the opportunity to take more effective actions, compared to past, to solve the problems which the people face‌

The Release of the Third Volume of the Invaluable Book “Muntakhab Al Āthār min Bihār Al Anwār”

As it is evident in its title, this book is a scholarly and carefully-made excerpt of the invaluable book “Bihār Al Anwār” by the late Allāmeh Majlesī. It is, in fact, a different edition of this book.‌

The Letter of Sheikh Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

In our hearts and souls will forever remain the reflections of the light of your radiant soul, and the brilliance of your tremendous courage which is accompanied by compassion and affection‌

The 2nd International Congress on “Extremism and Takfiri Movements in Today’s World Underway”

The second congress on “Extremism and Takfiri Movements in Today’s world” will focus on the responsibilities of the Muslim scholars regarding the problem of extremism. Many Muslim scholars and intellectuals from Iran and various Muslim countries, along with the ambassadors of different Muslim countries, will participate in this congress, which will be held under the supervision of  Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi in the holy city of Qom. ‌

WhatsApp Answering started working

Our English speaking brothers and sisters may send their questions on this number +989373006220. ‌

Call for Cooperation in Translation Projects

The office has decided to invite those who have a good experience in translating Islamic texts, to translate his eminence’s works‌

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi urged the Islamic community to aid famine victims in Africa

Famine and drought are taking the lives of many Muslims in Somalia, in this situation, it is obligatory for all Muslims to provide help and assistance for them immediately.‌

The missionaries sent by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi are settled in Medina

The office of the grand ayatollah, Makarem Shirazi, has been reopened today in Medina to attend and answer the religious issues of the pilgrims of Allah’s inviolable house.‌

Mass media shall teach people the culture of prudence and saving

In his Kharej Fiqh course, His holiness referred to the verses and narrations indicating saving and avoiding extravagance in consumption and said: The mass media shall teach people the culture of saving and prudence in practice. It shall begin from the offices and mass media so that Inshallah it would be effective on people too. ‌

Statements by His holiness regarding importance of mourning ceremonies and elections

At the beginning of His Kharej Figh course, His holiness stressed on preparation for maximum participation of people in the elections, and stipulated: People shall participate in this decisive field deliberately to s e l e c t the best qualified candidates to enter to the center of legislation.

Extensive presence of people in the elections supports Islam, government and the nation

At the beginning of His Kharej Fiqh course, His holiness said: Today some are trying to display the spirit of Islam equal with the Wahhabite violent seekers and terrorists, while Islam is the religion of affection, morality and amity.

The international associations support the oppressors and blame the oppressed!

On Saturday at the beginning of his Kharej Fiqh course, His holiness reminded two points to the scholars in Qom seminary:

Recommendations by His holiness to the esteemed missionaries and orators

His holiness said: The orators shall observe moderation in the religious meetings.On Sunday morning at the end of His Kharej Fiqh course, His holiness referred to the subject of propagation and said: Propagation of religious issues by the seminary teachers and students are among the causes of support and strengthening of foundation of religion.

His holiness

Saying Eil al Fitr prayer and wishing acceptance of worship for all Moslems and inviting to virtue, His holiness said: Virtue means feeling God-fearing and responsibility for God and people. Virtue means considering and seeking God’s satisfaction and His people’s  satisfaction for any event in the man’s life and then one’s own personal interests.

Walk on Qods Day hinders Zionists

This noon beside the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (a.s.), His holiness stressed on the necessity of Moslems’ walk on the Qods Day.

Referring to the position of charity in the religious texts, His holiness appreciated the services rendered by Imam Khomeini (r.a.) Emdad (welfare) Committee

In continuation of His Quranic commentary meetings in the Imam Khomeinin (r.a.) mosque in the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.), referring the verses of Light sura, His holiness expressed: Charity and alms-giving is one of the most valuable and best deeds with God.

Disorder and lawlessness has caused many problems in our society

As per the report of website of office of the Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, among the prayers and those in fasting in the holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.), His holiness criticized the existing disorders in the society and referred to the statistics of deadly causalities in the country’s roads, and said: 27000 people die per year in the country’s roads and more people are injured, and unfortunately, we are first in the international record in this regard.

When affordable shall be emphasized for the ladies

In the visit with the women’s cultural social council, His holiness said: We shall not limit the solution of all problems in Fiqh.

We shall let the youths to ask their questions

Among the prayers in the holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.), His holiness interpreted some Quranic verses and stressing on giving the opportunity for question and answer in the society by seminary and university professors, he said: Prophet (s.a.) was ordered to reply any question raised by the people. Therefore, there is not any question without reply in Islam.

His holiness

On Thursday night in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.), His holiness called Islamic Revolution as one of divine blessings to the Iranian nation.

His holiness condemned Aljazeerah News Network insult at the beginning of Kharej class

This morning, Monday 7th May 2007, His holiness condemned insult made by Aljazeerah News Network to Marja’iat in Iraq at the beginning of his Kharej class.

Relations shall not govern rules in the Islamic world

Today Wednesday 2nd May 2007, in his ethics class, His holiness referred to the equal behavior of a judge with two parties of claim, and expressed: According to the Islamic narrations, a judge shall observe justice and equality even in looking at two parties of a claim, and shall not discriminate between them.

Statements by His holiness supporting action by Disciplinary Forces for encounter with improper veil (Hejab)

This morning in his Kharej Fiqh lesson, His holiness supported the activities of Disciplinary Forces for encounter with improper veil, and criticized rowdyism by some mass media.