Imam Ali Foundation - London

Liaison office of Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Al Sistani (L.M.H.L) in London, Europe, North and South America.

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6 Jumada II 1436

In his Friday prayers sermon Sayyid Kashmiri said:
• Al-Zahra (s.a.) was the link between prophet-hood and Imamah and the continuation of the progeny of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.w.) until judgement day.
• Some reports put the number of Alawis in the world to over 30 million.
• Praised the determination of the Mujahideen in Iraq and asked them to unite and remain steadfast in the face of Allah’s enemies and the enemies of His prophet (s.a.w.w.) and humanity - appealing to the congregation to pray for their victory.

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1 Jamada II1436

The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority in Europe opens the London office of Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation

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20 Jamada I 1436

Sayyid Kashmiri says:
• Al-Zahra (a.s.) has a special place distinguishing her among the 14 Masoomeen (a.s.)
• The fatwa of the Imam Al-Sayyid Al-Seestani (long may he live) is a “divine fatwa” that united the Iraqi people and protected their land and Muslim sanctities.

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28 Jamada I 1436

Sayyid Kashmiri says:
• Fatimatul-Zahra (a.s.) is the best matrimonial role model for Muslim women.
• Addressed the challenges facing the Muslim world from extremists and Takfiris.
• Praised the recent triumphs of the Iraqi armed forces, the national volunteers, the security forces and local tribes in driving out the extremist and Takfiris from areas they had occupied.
• Asked the congregation of help their fighting brothers in Iraq even by a Dua for their victory against their enemies after each Salat.

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26 Safar 1436H

Sayyid Al-Kashmiri says:
The Qur’an mentions four attributes for the prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.w) not mentioned for other prophets (a.s.).

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19 Safar 1436H

Sayyid Al-Kashmiri in Stockholm states:
• The secret of the stability of the Shi’a faith lies in the Hussaini Majalis and the Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s.).
• The largest gathering in the world in Karbala exceeds the number of the pilgrims in Makka by five folds.
• Regrets Arab and world media disregard and cover up of the millions who march towards Karbala - showing Muslim strength through chants of slogans against oppression and submission.
• Financed by volunteers and philanthropists 200 million meals are distributed to pilgrims during the Arbaeeen period – considered the largest distribution in the world.

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9 of Muharram 1436 AH

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe, says on the eve of the tenth of Muharram, the night associated with the suckling infant ‘Abdullah’ :
• The survival secret of the Shia faith lies in the revolution of Imam Hussein (a.s.) and the efforts of the Marja’iyah.
• Hussein’s (a.s.) revolution is divine in aim, civilized in motives.
• Hussein (a.s.) obliterated the principle of the ruler and established the principle of the condemned.
• Hussein (a.s.) destroyed the Umayyid’s dreams and demolished their structure, which was built on a destructive foundation.
• Hussein (a.s.) is the reserve fuel for the machine of Islam and a safety valve for its survival.
• Each year, the number of Hosseini Majalis in various parts of the western, eastern and African world increases considerably. This year the number of Majalis in London, in various languages, reached 37.
• Stressed on parents to preserve their children’s Arabic language and Islamic identity.

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18 Thi Alhija 1435

The Representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe:
• Congratulates the Muslim world on the auspicious occasion of the Eid Al-Wilaya and devotion.
• Considers this day as the day of allegiance to the true representative leadership during the era of occultation.
• Imam Al-Hadi’s (a.s.) Ziyarate on the day of Ghadir is full of his grandfather’s [Amirul Momineen] ways (peace be upon them both) as mentioned in the Qur’an and by the Prophet (s.a.w.w.)
• Muslims should seize this blessed opportunity to unite their word and purify their hearts.

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29 Ramadhan 1435H

Imam Ali (AS) Foundation hosts scholars and officials of institutions and centers, intellectuals and dignitaries in London:
• Sayyid Kashmiri underlines the need to supplicate Allah Almighty during the remaining days of the month to end the believers’ ordeals everywhere.
• Reminds the audience of how parents used to bid farewell to the holy month.

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16 Sha’ban 1435

The Marja’iyah’s Representative inaugurates the Imam Ali (a.s.) Center in Rochester – Kent

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14 Sha'ban 1435

Allama Sayyid Murtadha Al-Kashmiri says:
• The world will not be free from oppression and corruption until the awaited Imam Al-Mahdi (a.j) reappears.
• He (a.j) will not reappear until three requirements are fulfilled.
• The main elements of the Imam ‘s (a.j) dominion are three hundred and thirteen – the same number as the companions of the holy prophet (s.a.w.w.) in the battle of Badr.
• The annunciation of his reappearance will be in the month of Ramadhan and he will rise on the 10th of Muharram.
• His supporters being scholars, the pious and the righteous will converge on him from all corners of the world to be Makka when he (a.j) rises.

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9 Sha'ban 1435

Meeting Scholars, Mubaligheen and Imams of the United Kingdom, the representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe said:
* If it were not for our brave troops the tragedy of the destruction of the shrine of the two Askari Imams (a.s.) would have been repeated.
* The campaign of the enemies of Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.) has not been limited to physical liquidation only but has surpassed it to include the intellectual one.
* The responsibility of Scholars, Mubaligheen and parents in the west is to safeguard the cultural identity of the people of the community.
* We need to spread the culture of affection and love among Muslims, even with those who offend us or differ with us in opinion.

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26 Rajab 1435H

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in London welcomes a gathering of scholars and Imams of centers in the United Kingdom on the occasion of the anniversary of the Mab’ath of the holy prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his household).
• Bi’tha [official appointment] of the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) is the great guide to humanity. If its true dimensions were to be developed then much of today’s world problems would be solved.
• If Muslims would commit to the book of Allah and the prophet’s (s.a.w.w.’s) household then no lives would be lost and no money would be wasted.
• Westerners have a negative image of Islam due to acts of terrorists and extremist groups.
• Westerners draw on facts about Islam from the misleading media and not from its true sources.

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27 Rajab 1435H

The Representative of the leading Marja’iyah visits Shaykh Al-Asifi in London

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23 Jamada I 1435

Imam Ali (a.s.) Foundation, the Liaison Office of Ayatullah Al-Udhma Sayyid Seestani - in London, with the blessing of the leading religious Marja’iyah and contributions by a number of philanthropists:
• Establishes a school for religious sciences in the holy city of Najaf consisting of a department for Tabligh.
• In the beginning of Rabiul-Awwal 1435 Sayyid Kashmiri laid the cornerstone for the school.
• The school will accommodate more than 200 unmarried students and will be headed by an educational committee of specialists in teaching Hawza sciences.

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21 Rabi' II 1435

English Translation of Allamah Sayyed Murtadha Kashmiri’s Friday prayers Sermon
• Before the emergence of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) four standards (or flags) will appear, two of which oppose the Imam (a.j) and two support the Imam (a.j).
• The Sufyani & Dajjal (or Antichrist) are symbols of the forces and tendencies fighting the Imam (a.j).
• The two standards of the Khorasani and the Yamani are the ones that pave the way for the emergence of Imam Mahdi (a.j ) and their emblem is; grief for Imam Hussein (a.s.).

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2 Rabiul-Thani 1435

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe Sayyid Kashmiri :
• Emphasizes to the Majlise-Ulama Shia in UK to educate the young religiously and ideologically through weekly sessions at centers and institutions and assist them to memorize the Qur’an.
• Parents should encourage their children to attend Islamic centers to safeguard their religion and faith.
• Emphasizes on paying attention to the Arabic language because it is the language of the Qur’an.

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11 Rabi-I 1435

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe:
Congratulates the Muslim world on the blessed birthday occasions of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w.) and his grandson Imam Ja'far bin Muhammad Sadiq (a.s ).
• Reviving the two occasions is a commitment to applying Allah's commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
• Appeals to scholars, preachers, politicians and prominent people of the world to combat the phenomenon of extremism around the globe.
• Emphasizes on unity, understanding and the rejection of hatred and resentment and the fight against sectarianism and respect for Muslim blood, honor and property for these are as sacred and inviolable as the Kaaba.

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24 Safar 1435

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe, Sayyid Kashmiri, congratulates Christians all over the world on the new year and its festivities

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18 Safar 1435

The representative of the leading Marja’iyah in Europe:
* Pays tribute this year, 1435, to the millions walking towards the Ka’ba of freedom, Karbala, to mark the fortieth day ‘Arbaeen’ of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.
* Values the role of Hawza scholars in teaching religious rulings ‘Ahkam’ to pilgrims.
* Appreciates the efforts of the Hussaini and Abbasi holy shrines in serving the devotees of Imam Hussein (a.s.) and thanks the security forces for ensuring the safety of the pilgrims from terrorists, extremist groups and others.
* The custom of walking, to seek nearness, began since the time of Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba (a.s.) * It is possible to unite the peoples of the world in love and friendship through the aim of visiting Imam Hussain (a.s)

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