History

A man who made headlines in Western Media and considered an influential and important figure in political and military dimensions, made a will requesting that his gravestone not bear any glamorous statements but only be inscribe with 'Private Qasim Soleimani'.

Today, December 12th is marked as the Worldwide Candle Lighting Day. The event is established to remember the children who have lived a very short life due to various reasons including sickness or war. 

On 22 September 1980, the Iraqi Ba’thi regime started a protracted arm conflict with Iran with invading Iran’s western and southwestern provinces. The war lasted for almost 8 years. As a result of the war, hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, many of whom were civilians.

Shouting, moaning, and crying were mixed with the sound of the shooting. The smell of blood, smoke, and gunpowder filled the air. The real number of casualties is unknown. According to Michele Foucault around 4000 people were shot that day.

Imam Khomeini's demise brought millions of people to his funeral from all over the country, making it the largest funeral in history.

The prophet of Islam says that "If a Muslim heard the groan of an oppressed, and doesn't care, he is not a Muslim" he or she is no longer Muslim. That is why the Muslims take part in the Quds Rally to support the oppressed people of occupied Palestine obeying the Prophet Muhammad (P)'s commandments.

The loss of Hashemi, a comrade, a companion with whom one has cooperated and felt close to for a full fifty-nine years, is difficult and overwhelming.

Imam Ali (A) wanted to revive the Sunnah but people didn't give him the opportunity!

Imam Ali (A) has described the events after the Prophet (pbuh) as following of Pharaoh’s method.