The funeral prayers for two martyrs of firing incident in Quetta have been offered at Khair ul Amal Mosque (Saddat Colony Incholi) and at Mohammadi Dera Malir, karachi.

Earlier on Saturday, The bodies of Three Shia pilgrims, including a woman has arrived in Karachi via Bus. Hundreds of mourners of Imam Hussain (AS) received the martyrs at Karachi gate.

According to the Shiite News Correspondent, the funeral prayers of two pilgrims of Imam Hussain (AS) Salman Ahmed and Mohammad Abbas have been offered in Khairul Amal Mosque (Saddat Colony Incholi) and Mohammadi Dera Malir respectively, thousands of mourners attended the funeral prayers of the martyrs. Moreover, the funeral prayer of Mumtaz Fatiam will hold on Sunday at Khairul Amal Mosque after Zohrain prayers.

It may be noted here that three pilgrims killed in firing incident in Quetta when unidentified motorcyclists started firing on the pilgrims on way to Iran and Iraq to observe Chehlum (Arbaeen) Imam Hussain (AS).

Ayatullah Abulfazal Bahaudini has said that Islam is the only religion that teaches the humanity to live with dignity and honour, while Islam and Quran covers all segments of life;  to acquire help from polytheists (Mushriqeen) is nothing but disrespect. He said that the so-called super power (USA) can not be called as respected because its polices made it undignified.

According to the Shiite News Correspondent, He was speaking at a “Fikri Nishist” of Imamians Karachi, held on January 30, 2010, at Madinat-ul-Elm Mosque. He said that god was the absolute nobility, though the great prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH) is the symbol of admiration and dignity. He told the participants that he would try in his lecture to find out the contents regarding the truth of dignity through Holy Quran and Nahj-ul-Balagha. He said, “God is the hidden and appearance of the absolute honour. God has selected Islam as only religion for humanity and chosen the great prophet to spread the universal and dive message among the masses. Twelve Imams, who are considered as manifestation of the great prophet, have also been selected for this divine purpose.” Today’s Iran is quite different than the past one (30 years back), he said. Talking about the importance of honour, he said that when Yazid bin Mawiya was celebrating his so-called victory over the very fewer Army of Imam Hussain (AS) in the court of Syria, Hazrat Bibi Zainab delivered his great speech (Khutba) and turned the pride of evil (Yazid) into frustration and absolute defeat. “Muslims will be dishonoured if they continued to seek help from evil powers (USA). Muslims and Muslims’ society must be dignified because Momin (super degree of Muslim) never forget the lessons of pure respect and admiration,” he said.

Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and his accompanying delegation. In this meeting, His Eminence said that establishing relations and cooperating with Islamic countries is a basic principle in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic. He further expressed hope that the Mauritanian President’s visit to Iran will help expand the cooperation between the two countries.

Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the decision made by the government of Mauritania to cut off diplomatic relations with the Zionist regime and said: “This measure was a lesson for some Arab governments because the Zionist regime poses a great threat to the world of Islam and is constantly seeking to increase its domination over the region.”

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza inflicted a wound on the body of Islamic Ummah and expressed his dissatisfaction with the stance taken by some Islamic governments in this regard.

Ayatollah Khamenei said: “Undoubtedly, the nations of the region will witness the collapse of the Zionist regime one day. The timing of this event will depend on the actions of Islamic countries.”

He further touched on the greed and domineering motives of western countries and said: “Western countries have never wanted to cooperate with or help the Islamic countries. And they have brought about corruption and destruction wherever they have stepped in.”

Ayatollah Khamenei said that the US is seeking to gain control over Africa and stated: “The US is after establishing a base for its armed forces in Africa which is a great danger. And African nations and governments should not let their homeland and country turn into a base for Americans.”

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution further referred to the necessity for promoting the international position of Islamic countries and stated: “The Islamic Ummah needs to develop true unity and brotherhood among Islamic countries and not rely on international domineering powers if it wants to achieve the position it deserves.”

Ayatollah Khamenei also said that Iran is ready to share its experience in scientific and industrial fields with Islamic countries, including Mauritania.

In this meeting that was also attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mr. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz referred to the progress of the Islamic Republic in scientific, industrial, and technological fields and said that such progress is a source of honor for Muslim countries. He also said that the relations between the two countries should be expanded in different fields.

The President of Mauritania thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its efforts to promote peace and security in the region and the world.

At least five people were killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal area near the Afghan border late Friday.

According to AFP, a local government official said the attack targeted a militant compound in Muhammad Khel, a town in North Waziristan.

He said “Initial reports say at least five people were killed and there are fears the toll may go up.”

A security official, who also confirmed the toll, said the drone fired three missiles.

Officials also said the site was used by foreign fighters but the identity of the suspected insurgents killed in the attack was not immediately known.

The office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a humanitarian crisis in northern Yemen was getting worse as the number of people displaced by the conflict there has grown to about 250,000.

It said the fighting has moved gradually from Saada city further northwest, while more people were fleeing from the province because they could not sustain themselves.

“The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is deepening and we now estimate that 250,000 civilians have been displaced since the country’s internal conflict flared in 2004,” UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic said. “This represents a more than doubling of the number displaced as of August 2009 when the latest round of fighting erupted,” he told journalists.

The tally of displaced from the area, which is close to the border with Saudi Arabia, has grown by about one fifth in just over two weeks. About 12,000 of them have sought shelter in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to the refugee agency

Displaying ceremony of a sacred grill (Zari) Imam Hussain (AS)  made in Iran by precious metals that will be fixed on the martyrdom place of Imam Hussain (AS) in Karbala, was held in Tehran at Mosala-e-Imam Khomeini.

According to the Shiite News correspondent, the displaying ceremony of made in iran sacred Zari (grill) was attended by the thousands of mourners of Imam Hussain (AS), the Majlis-e-Aza (congregation) was held in the place. Quranic verses and calling names of Imam Hussain (AS) have inscribed on the Zari (grill).

The precious metals including 325 Kilogram Silver and 500 Kilogram Gold and other precious metals were used in the manufacturing of Zari (grill) for the martyrdom Imam Hussain (AS). The expenses of 900 kilogram Zari (grill) was bear by the philanthropists and Bank Sadarat of Iran.

It is pertaining to mention here that the said Zari (grill) will be installed on the martyrdom place of Imam Hussain (AS) in karabala.

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The Saudi regime-backed wahabi’s religious establishment issued a strongly worded statement signed by 41 extreme infidels Wahhabi’s clerics advocating the abuse statement of wahabi infidel cleric Sheikh al-Arifi.

The statement which appeared on the extreme Islamic Web site of infidel wahabi’s (almoslim.net)  which is run by the extreme Wahabi infidel Sheikh Nasser bin Suleiman Al-Omer was issued to stand by Sheikh Mohammad al-Arifi who has launched in a Friday sermon in the Saudi capital Riyadh statement an attack on Iraq based reverd Shiite Muslims religious personaility Ayatuallh Syed Ali Sistani, accusing them of being “majousiya” and of conspiring with the Houthis in Yemen , against Saudi Arabia (kingdom of infidels saudi’s). He has accused the Iraq based reverd shiite Grand Ayatollah Ali Hussein al-Sistani, one of the main current figures of Shiite Islam , an “atheist and debauched.”

Among the prominent signatures of the statement Sheikh ‘Abdul-Rahman bin Nasir al-Barrak (former professor at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Sheikh Nasser bin Suleiman Al-Omer ( Saudi professor runs the Islamic internet website “almoslim.net” , Sheikh ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdullah al-Zayed (former president of the Islamic University of Medina) and Sheikh ‘Abdullah bin Hamoud al-Tuweijri (former head of the Sunna Department at the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University) .

The statement described Shiite as ” rejectionists” and “infidels” , and called them to repent.In their biased and unislamic statement the infidel wahabi clerics charged the fales allegations on Shiite beliefs to provoke the hatred among the Muslims.

It may be noted here that these biased infidels wahabi’s had not issued any decree against Zionist regime and America over their conspiracies against innocent Palestinian Muslims and Muslims of the world

Pakistan has reportedly sent an army combat unit to Yemen to join the war against the Shia fighters in the country’s north.

An informed source with the Pakistani daily Jang has said that a 300-strong unit of Special Forces has been deployed in Yemen.

US media reports say the US military and intelligence agencies are involved in joint operations with Yemeni troops.

Yemen launched a military offensive against the Houthi fighters in the northern Sa’ada Province last August. Saudi Arabia joined forces with the Yemeni government in November.

Sana’a accuses the Shia fighters of violating terms of a ceasefire in 2009 by taking foreign visitors hostage.

The Houthis accuse the Yemeni government of violating their civil rights and marginalizing them politically, economically, and religiously.

The Shia fighters say the offensives launched against the northern regions mostly target residential areas and result in civilian casualties.

Islamabad’s controversial decision is expected to cause public outrage in a country, which is similarly targeted by indiscriminate missile attacks.

The Pakistani public holds regular demonstrations to condemn Washington’s drone attacks on remote tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.

The US claims that the attacks are aimed at eliminating militant positions. However, they usually result in civilian casualties.

Three shia pilgrims have been martyred in a attack of Salfi terrorist at Hazar Ganji Bus station Quetta.Mumtaz Fatima,Salman and Abbas were martyred on this attack.

According the Shiite News Correspondent the Shiite pilgrims hails from Karachi port city of Pakistan were going to attend the Chehlum (Arbaeen) Imam Hussain.(a) in Karbala.

The unknown terrorist of Salfi terrorist Organization were attacked on the Buses of Shia Pilgrims at Hazar Ganji Bus Station.Three Shia Pilgrims were martyred and dozens mourners injured,in which Pilgrims Yawer,Murtaza,Abbas and Zawar Hussain are in critical Position.

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with thousands of people from northern Mazandaran province Tuesday said there are many lessons in historical events that the nation could take in its future path, adding that different plots of enemy were futile during the past due to the faith and vigilance of people.Ayatollah Khamenei said some nations failed in their national aspirations because they were unprepared for facing with the challenges ahead and therefore their history could teach us to be ready for the threats ahead.

Ayatollah Khamenei then noted that in the past thirty years, the opponents of the Islamic System have made two major mistakes; they considered themselves superior to people and have relied on the enemies of the Iranian nation. Ayatollah Khamenei elaborated that the superior mood had caused the opponents to brand any legal action or choice of people as populist. The IR Leader added that the opponents of the System were seriously wrong in their reliance on enemies. 
The Leader said that the US plots in the past thirty years were evidently futile, adding that a clear proof to the argument was that the Islamic Republic of Iran was many times more powerful than the early revolutionary period and keeps its path more robustly.Ayatollah Khamenei expressed wonder that the enemies fail to take lesson from their past records and continue to push their plots against the Iranian nation.

“American authorities say they have approved a 45 million dollar budget to defeat the Islamic Republic through the Internet. This is the height of frustration of enemy because they have already spent many 45 million dollar sums in their fight against the Islamic System through diplomacy, sanctions, dispatching of spies, recruitment of henchmen and other methods, all futile,” the IR Leader said.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution referred to enemies’ inability to comprehend the reality of 1979 Revolution and power of the masses as the will of God and said the enemies of Iranian nation had long planned to incite riots in Tehran, but their efforts only made people become more determined in defending the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Khamenei asserted that recent events caused people to feel more obliged to defend the Islamic Republic.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution said some of the enemy plots were designed to make the Islamic Republic to budge, adding however that the Islamic administration will not budge to enemy and the late Imam Khomeini did too.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the nation has stood firm in demanding their rights and added that Iranians want to be a free, independent, and developing nation.

Ayatollah Khamenei said according to Islamic teachings, if the followers of truth are sincere they would overcome any obstacles and what the people have learned since the revolution has proven this.

Active participation in the scene was what the Leader of Islamic Revolution noted as the crucial duty of the people and officials especially the younger generation and those influential in the society.

The Leader of Islamic revolution added that everyone ought to feel responsible in defending the Islamic Republic of Iran and the December 30 rallies were the manifestation of this sense of responsibility. He added that people will show their liveliness in the forthcoming February 11 rallies. 

“The heads of three powers in the country should think of serving the nation with prudence as their solemn duty and should not let anything deter them in their task,” The Leader of Islamic Revolution said and added that the country’s forward movement shouldn’t be obstructed.

Ayatollah Khamenei also spoke of numerous evidences that show the hand of God is behind the nation. He expressed hope that with the help of God and Imam Mahdi’s praying the nation will achieve its lofty goals

Millat e Jaffria Karachi has denounced they would wear burial suite in the procession of chehlum Juloos and they are ready to sacrifice their live for the sake of Azadari. All organizations and setups of Millate Jaffria including, Jaffria Alliance, Imamia Students Organization, Majlis e wehdat ul muslimeen, Central Tanzeem e aza, Ulema i imamia and majlis e zakireen e imamia has declared this in the meeting. Attendants of meeting were confident to say that they would never let the enemies be successful in playing conspiracy against the Shiite. Further they said that for showing solidarity with the azadari of Imam Hussain (a.s) millat e jaffria would wear burial suite.

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Hezbollah Secretary General Syed Hasan Nasrallah received the President of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq Syed Ammar al-Hakim and an accompanying delegation.

The meeting, attended by Hezbollah Political Council member Sheikh Mohammad Kawtharani, covered the situation in the region, especially in Lebanon, Iraq, and the nature of the risks and threats facing the peoples of the region.

The attendees asserted the importance of concerted efforts by all political forces and popular movements, especially in terms of keeping all forms of national unity in each country in the face of internal divisions or projects that serve the nation’s enemies by creating sectarian seditions.

Syed Nasrallah also received the head of the Muslim Scholars Revival in Indonesia Dr. Ahmad Hashem Muzadi in the presence of a delegation from the Gathering of Muslim Scholars in Lebanon.

Saudi Shia worshipper’s in Khobar city were forced to perform their prayers in their neighborhood streets as wahhabi extremists prevented them from using a nearby Sunni mosques they used to perform their prayers in it.
Several worshipper’s informed that a long bearded and short thobes, a typical look of wahhabi extremist, came from outside the neighborhood and prevented them from performing their prayers in a Sunni mosque.
Saudi authorities gave their permission to Saudi Shia to perform their prayers in this Sunni mosques.
The wahhabi extremists came along with the mosque custodian and started a heated dispute that was about to reach to a clash.
The wahhabi extremists insulted the Shia Imam, Syed Mohammad Al-Nasser, which he took it calmly and ordered the worshippers to leave the mosques to defuse the situation.
Al Syed Mohammad Al-Nasser performed the prayers on the street next to the mosque they were forced to leave.
Sources informed  that a Shia delegation is planning to meet the officials in Eastern Province Governance (EMARA) to bring to their attention what happened.

Hezbollah Secretary General Syed Hassan Nasrallah was chosen as a Lebanon’s distinguished political figure in Year 2009.

According to Ahlul Bayt News agency – ABNA- in an exclusive Net poll held by Kelyom.com websites, more than 70 percent of participant, have chosen Syed Hassan Nasrallah as a superior figure of year 2009.

In this survey that lasted within a period of 10 days, Syed Hassan Nasrallah gradeded as a first rate by achieving votes. After Nasrallah, the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon and another Lebanon’s Shia figure selected as a third figure by6915 vote.

Furthermore, the former leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF) political party, Samir Geagea has obtained second rate by 7340 vote and 12 leftover percent of votes was distributed between prime minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, Amin al jamil and ex-chief of National Liberal Party, Mr. Michel Aoun

Syed Hassan Nasrallah born in the year 1960 in Beirut, and selected as Hezbollah Secretary General after assassination of Syed Abbas Mousavi by Zionist military  in 1992.

The website of the Shia Houthi fighters in northern Yemen posted a video on Friday in which their chief Abdul Malik al-Houthi denied having been killed, as claimed by government officials several times.
“All these allegations are fabricated and baseless,” the leader said in the video in response to reports that he was dead or had been wounded.
“These allegations are intended to justify the massacres of civilians committed by the authorities,” he said, referring to an intensified government military campaign against the group since late last year.
Al-Houthi appears in the video with his head uncovered and wearing a dark jacket over a white robe and traditional Yemeni curved dagger attached to his belt. It is unclear when the footage was taken.
Numerous reports about his death or serious injury, often distributed by the authorities in Sanaa, have circulated in recent weeks

Jaffria Alliance Pakistan (JAP) leaders denounce the crack down against shia community and Government failure to arrest the terrorists involved in Ashura bobm blast.
They said that the Government has completely failed to arrest the killer of Ashura martyred it has also warned the government of country wide protest if the terrorists and those who backed them in Ashura mayhem were not apprehended.
President Jaffria Alliance Pakistan Allama Abbas Kumaili addressing to protesters said that despite the assurance of Governor Sindh and Home minister Sindh Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza the process of arresting innocent Shiites youth is actively going on, he said that biased government has arrested 100 shiites youth and implicated them in various fake cases. He said that government was on poised on a scheme to arrest all the mourners of Imam Hussain (AS) who participated in the Ashura procession saying that we would not let this scheme to be succeeded. He said that “Provincial Interior Minister who released 9th April, 27th December and Lyari gang war gangsters should answer that through arresting innocent Shiites youth what he wanted to prove” he added that if government did not change its current behavior of arresting innocent then in next phase of protest they would gathered around Chief minister house and government will be responsible for all the dire consequences. He demanded immediate release of Shiites youth and clamping down the real culprits. He said that government was involved in conspiring against the mourning of Imam Hussain (AS) as it was harassing the mourners of Imam Hussain (AS) to halt the Ashura processions he clarified that mourning of Imam Hussain (AS) is a life and death matter for us.

Addressing to protestors Allama Aftab Haider Jaffrey said that it is quite shocking that government is paying compensation to affected business men but the mourners who lost their lives their families still waiting for compensation even the government was trying to send the Ashura tragedy in oblivion which was quite shameful. He appealed to the government for prompt paying of compensation to all the families of mourners who lost their lives or injured in the Ashura procession.
Allama Furqan Haider Abadi, Allama Jaffar Raza Naqvi, Allama Baqar Zadi, also addressed on the occasion.

Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this afternoon with Bharrat Jagdeo the President of Guyana and his accompanying delegation. His Eminence referred to Guyana’s independent foreign policies and reiterated: “The dominance of powerful countries and the domineering powers as well as dividing the countries of the world into dominant and dominated countries is the greatest oppression towards the global community. It is due to this reason that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been opposed to global hegemony.”

Ayatollah Khamenei said that all the countries which are against domination and resist being dominated by other countries are friends of the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the dominance of the US and western countries over Latin American countries during the past years and stated that the people of Latin American countries have awakened and that they are after politicians who believe in national independence. He added that the results of the elections held in Latin American countries during the recent years are a testimony to this awakening.

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution further referred to the areas of commercial and industrial cooperation between the two countries and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to share its experience with its friendly countries.

His Eminence said that the membership of Guyana in the Organization of the Islamic Conference is another area of cooperation between the two countries.

Ayatollah Khamenei also expressed his sorrow over the Haiti earthquake and sympathized with the grief-stricken people of Haiti.

In this meeting, which was also attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Guyana welcomed Iran’s presence in Latin America and the Caribbean region. He said: “Despite its proximity to America, Guyana adopts independent policies, and we are ready to make use of the experience of the Islamic Republic in different fields

Iran’s Majlis Speaker, Ali Larijani, has said that the strategy of the Islamic system is to establish unity, convergence and calm in the country.

According to IRIB, Larijani made these remarks in the city of Saveh, south of Tehran, on Friday.

Also, addressing the people of Tafresh city in Markazi Province, Larijani pointed out: “With the victory of Islamic Revolution the path was paved for Iran’s progress and following the development of universities and education of scientists and experts, we have currently gained resounding and major scientific accomplishments in the domains of nanotechnology, stem cells, aerospace, and peaceful nuclear energy.”

Referring to assassination of the Iranian scientist Dr. Masoud Ali-Mohammadi by the Zionist operatives and US spying services as an example of World Arrogance jealousy and its sinister efforts to obstruct Iran’s continued scientific progress, Alarijani underscored: “Benefiting from all advantages of peaceful nuclear energy is a necessity and the related infrastructures should be provided to this end

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Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami has described the ten day dawn celebrations, marking the victory of the Islamic revolution as an example of “The Day of God”.

Speaking to a large crowd of Friday prayers worshippers in Tehran, on the eve of the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami stressed that the Islamic Revolution in Iran breathed new life into religion, reviving Islam and giving a new lease of life to Islamic countries.

Commenting on the importance of the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urged officials in charge of organizing these celebrations to strive as much as possible to portray the full dimensions of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Tehran’s interim Friday prayers leader went on to stress the massive participation of the Iranian people in the 11th February (22 Bahman) national rallies, marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution, and reminded those officials in charge of organizing the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations that it is their duty to convey to the younger generation the background and the factors which led to victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami referred to guidelines issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution to all political groups and faction in Iran, particularly the elite and senior figures, emphasizing that continuation of rioting is against Iran’s constitutional law, and plays into then hands of Iran’s enemies, and is a betrayal of the Islamic Revolution, and a betrayal of the Iranian people.

Turning to the nuclear issue, Tehran’s interim Friday prayers leader said peaceful nuclear energy is the lawful and inalienable right of the Iranian people, and warned the enemies that the Iranian people will never forego or relinquish their lawful nuclear rights.

In further remarks, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami expressed the Iranian nation’s sympathy with the quake-stricken people of Haiti , and forthrightly condemned the U.S. government’s dispatch of 18,000 military forces to Haiti, under the guise of helping Haitian earthquake victims.

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami went on to warn regional countries who are normalizing their diplomatic relations with the Zionist regime of Israel that what they are doing amounts to sedition and will result in strife.

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The word “Shia” means “followers; members of party”. As such, the term “Shia” alone has no negative or positive meaning unless we specify the leader of the party. If one is a Shia (follower) of the most righteous servants, then there is nothing wrong with being Shia, specially if the leader of such party has been assigned by Allah. On the other hand, if one becomes the Shia a tyrant or a wrong-doer, he shall meet with the fate of his leader. In fact, Quran indicates that on the day of Judgment people will come in groups, and each group has its leader in front of it. Allah, to whom belong Might and Majesty, said:

One day We shall call every group of people by their respective Imams. (Quran 17:71)

In the day of judgment, the destiny of the “followers” of each group highly depends on the destiny of his Imam (provided that they really followed that Imam). Allah mentioned in Quran that there are two types of Imams. Some Imams are those who invite people to Hell fire. They are tyrannical leaders of each era (like Pharaoh, etc.):

And We made them (but) Imams inviting to the Fire; and on the Day of Judgment no help shall they find. In this world We continued to curse them; and on the Day of Judgment they will be among the hateful. (Quran 28:41-42).

Certainly, being the members of the parties of such Satanic Imams has been severely denounced in Quran, and the followers of such parties will meet the fate of their leaders. However, Quran also reminds that there are Imams who are appointed by Allah as Guides for the mankind:

“And We ASSIGNED from among them some Imams who GUIDE by Our authority since they were patient and believed firmly in Our Signs.” (Quran 32:24)

Certainly, the true followers (Shia) of these Imams will be the real prosperous on the day of resurrection. Thus being a Shia does not mean anything, unless we know the Shia of whom. Allah mentioned in Quran that Some of His righteous servants were Shia of His other righteous servants. An example was Prophet Abraham who was mentioned in Quran specifically as the Shia of Noah:

“And most surely Abraham was among the Shia of him (i.e., Noah)” (Quran 37:83)

(Notice that the word “Shia” is explicitly used, letter by letter, in the above verse as well as the following verse.) In another verse, Quran talks about the Shia of Moses versus the enemies of Moses:

“And he (Moses) went into the city at a time when people (of the city) were not watching, so he found therein two men fighting, one being of his Shia and the other being his enemy, and the one who was of his Shia cried out to him for help against the one who was of his enemy” (Quran 28:15)

In the above verse of Quran, one is named the Shia of Moses (AS) and the other one is named the enemy of Moses, and the people at that time were either the Shia or the enemy of Moses (AS). Thus Shia is an official word used by Allah in His Quran for His high rank prophets as well as their followers. Do you want to say Prophet Abraham was sectarian? How about Prophet Noah and Prophet Moses?

If somebody calls himself a Shia, it is not due to any sectarianism, nor any innovation. It is because Quran has used the phrase for some of His best servants. The above verses that I mentioned in support of Shia, has used this term singular form (i.e., one group of followers). This means that it has special meaning, such as: THE Shia of Noah (AS), THE Shia of Moses (AS). Also in the History of Islam, Shia has been specially used for the “followers of Ali”. The first individual who used this term was the Messenger of Allah himself:

The Messenger of Allah said to Ali: “Glad tiding O Ali! Verily you and your companions and your Shia (followers) will be in Paradise.”

Sunni references:

1. Fadha’il al-Sahaba, by Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, v2, p655
2. Hilyatul Awliyaa, by Abu Nu’aym, v4, p329
3. Tarikh, by al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi, v12, p289
4. al-Awsat, by al-Tabarani
5. Majma’ al-Zawa’id, by al-Haythami, v10, pp 21-22
6. al-Darqunti, who said this tradition has been transmitted via numerous authorities.
7. al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar Haythami , Ch. 11, section 1, p247

Thus the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) used to say the phrase of “Shia of Ali”. This phrase is not something invented later! Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) said that the TRUE followers of imam Ali will go to Paradise, and this is a great felicity. Also Jabir Ibn Abdillah al-Ansari narrated that:

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) said: “The Shia of Ali are the real victorious in the day of resurrection/rising”

Sunni references:

• al-Manaqib Ahmad, as mentioned in:
• Yanabi al-Mawaddah, by al-Qundoozi al-Hanafi, p62
• Tafsir al-Durr al-Manthoor, by al-Hafidh Jalaluddin al-Suyuti, who quotes the tradition as follows: “We were with the Holy Prophet when Ali came towards us. The Holy Prophet said: He and his Shia will aquire salvation on the day of judgment.”

The “day of rising” may also refer to the day of rising of al-Mahdi (AS). But in more general term, it means the day of judgment. Also it is narrated that:

The Messenger of Allah said: “O Ali! On the Day of Judgment I shall resort to Allah and you will resort to me and your children will resort to you and the Shia will resort to them. Then you will see where they carry us. (i.e. to Paradise)”

Sunni reference: Rabi al-Abrar, by al-Zamakhshari

Furthermore, it is narrated that:

The Messenger of Allah said: “O Ali! (On the day of Judgment) you and your Shia will come toward Allah well-pleased and well-pleasing, and there will come to Him your enemies angry and stiff-necked (i.e., their head forced up).

Sunni references:

• al-Tabarani, on the authority of Imam Ali
• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Ch. 11, section 1, p236

A more complete version of the tradition which has also been reported by the Sunnis, is as follows:

Ibn Abbas (RA) narrated: When the verse “Those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of the creation (Quran 98:7)” was revealed, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) said to Ali: “They are you and your Shia.” He continued: “O Ali! (On the day of Judgment) you and your Shia will come toward Allah well-pleased and well-pleasing, and your enemies will come angry with their head forced up. Ali said: “Who are my enemies?” The Prophet (PBUH&HF) replied: “He who disassociates himself from you and curses you. And glad tiding to those who reach first under the shadow of al-‘Arsh on the day of resurrection.” Ali asked: “Who are they, O the Messenger of Allah?” He replied: “Your Shia, O Ali, and those who love you.”

Sunni references:

• al-Hafidh Jamaluddin al-Dharandi, on the authority of Ibn Abbas
• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar, Ch. 11, section 1, pp 246-247

Then Ibn Hajar provides a bizarre commentary for the first tradition, saying:

The Shia of Ali are the Ahlussunnah since they are those who love Ahlul-Bayt as Allah and His Prophet ordered. But others (i.e., other than Sunnis) are the enemies of Ahlul-Bayt in reality for the love outside the boundary of law is the great enmity, and that was the reason for their fate. Also, the enemies of Ahlul-Bayt were al-Khawarij and their alike from Syria, not Muawiyah and other companions because they were Muteawweloon, and for them is a good reward, and for Ali and his Shia is a good reward!

Sunni reference:

• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar, Ch. 11, section 1, p236

And this is how Sunni scholars cope with the prophetic traditions in favor of “Shia of Ali”! They say that they are the real Shia!

Let us look at one more tradition in this regard:

The Messenger of Allah said to Ali: “The first four individuals who will enter the Paradise are me, you, al-Hasan, and al-Husain, and our progeny will be behind us, and our wives will be behind our progeny, and our Shia will be on our right side and in our company.”

Sunni references:

• al-Manaqib, by Ahmad
• al-Tabarani, as quoted in:
• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar Haythami , Ch. 11, section 1, p246

From the above pieces of evidence, the word “Shia” is used by Allah in Quran for His prophets as well as their followers. Further, His blessed Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH&HF) has repeatedly used this word for the followers of Imam Ali (AS). The word Shia is used here in its special meaning, and moreover, it is not in plural form (Parties), rather the above verses and traditions are referring to a special party, i.e., one single party. If Shia meant sectarian, neither Allah would use it for His high rank prophets nor Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) would have praised them.

However there are some verses in Quran which uses the plural form of Shia that is “Shi-ya’a” which means “Parties/groups”. This is a general meaning of this term, and not the special meaning in singular form which has been given in previous examples. Of course, only one single party is accepted by Allah and the rest are severely denounced because they have separated from that unique party. So it is clear why Allah denounced “Groups/Parties/sects” (plural form) who separated from that unique group in some verses of Quran. There can’t be two righteous groups (with conflicting ideas) at the same time, because between the two leaders one is surely better and more qualified, and thus the claims and the motives of the other leader goes under question.

However I did not locate the exact term of “Ahlussunnah wal-Jama’ah”, nor did I find “al-Wahhabiyyah”, “al-Salafiyyah” anywhere in the Holy Quran or the traditions of the Prophet. I agree that we should follow the Sunnah of Prophet, but I would like to discover the origin of the exact term here. We Shia are proud to follow the Sunnah of Prophet. However, the question is that which Sunnah is genuine and which one is not. The word “Sunnah” by itself does not serve the purpose of knowledge. All Muslims irrespective to their persuasions claim that they follow the Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH&HF). Please refer to the article titled “Quran and Ahlul-Bayt” for a detailed discussion in this regard.

It should be emphasized that the Messenger of Allah never wished to divide Muslims into groups. Prophet ORDERED all people to follow Imam Ali (AS) as his agent during his life time, and as his Caliph after him. Prophet wished everybody does that. But unfortunately those who heeded him were few and were known as “Shia of Ali” who were subject to all sort of discrimination and prosecution, and suffered from day one of the demise of the Mercy to Mankind, Muhammad (PBUH&HF). If every one (or say the majority Muslims) had obeyed what prophet wished, then there wouldn’t exist any group or school within Islam. Allah said in Quran:

“Hold fast to the Rope of Allah, all of you together and do not separate” (Quran 3:103)”

The Rope of Allah which we should not separate from, are the Ahlul-Bayt. In fact, some Sunni scholars narrated from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS) saying:

“We are the Rope of Allah about whom Allah has said: ‘Hold fast to the Rope of Allah, all of you together and do not diverge (3:103)'”

Sunni references:

• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar Haythami , Ch. 11, section 1, p233
• Tafsir al-Kabir, by al-Tha’labi, under commentary of verse 3:103

Thus, if Allah denounces the sectarianism, He denounces those who separated from His Rope, and not those who hold fast to it! Also some said the Rope of Allah is Quran. This is also true. But by looking at the following tradition narrated by Umm Salama who said:

The Messenger of Allah said: “Ali is with Quran, and Quran is with Ali. They shall not separate from each other till they both return to me by the Pool (of Paradise).”

Sunni references:

• al-Mustadrak, by al-Hakim, v3, p124 on the authority of Umm Salama
• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar, Ch. 9, section 2, pp 191,194
• al-Awsat, by al-Tabarani; also in al-Saghir
• Tarikh al-Khulafa, by Jalaluddin al-Suyuti, p173

Then we can conclude that Imam Ali is * the Quran verbatim *. That is, Imam Ali is the Strong Rope of Allah also, because they (Quran and Ali) are non-separable. In fact, there are a huge number of traditions in authentic Sunni sources where Prophet said Quran and Ahlul-Bayt are inseparable and if Muslims want to remain in the right path, they should stick to BOTH of them. (Please refer to the article titled: Quran and Ahlul-Bayt). Therefore, one can conclude that those who separated from Ahlul-Bayt are the sectarian who divided into sects and were denounced by Allah and His prophet due to their divergence.

In fact, the opinion of majority is not a good criteria to distinguish the false from the truth. If you look at the Quran, you will see that Quran severely denounces the majority of by frequently saying that “the majority do not understand”, “the majority do not use their logic”, “the majority follow their whims”…

In another verse, Allah said:

“You are the best nation (Ummah) that has been raised up for the (benefit of) people. You enjoin the good and forbid the evil…” (Quran 3:110).

The best nation is also the Ahlul-Bayt. Let us remember that according to Quran, “nation” does not mean the whole people. This is even clear from the above verse that such Ummah (nation) are raised FOR benefiting the people. Thus Ummah can be only a subset of people and not the whole people. In fact one person can be a nation. Sometimes the act of a single person is worthier than the deeds of the whole nation. This was the case for Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ali, as well as the case for Prophet Abraham, peace be upon them all. Quran states that Abraham (AS) was a nation (Ummah), meaning that his deeds was more valuable than all other people. Allah stated:

“Lo! Abraham was a nation (Ummah) who was obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the idolaters” (Quran 16:120)

Thus, one single individual can be a nation in the language of Quran. As for the Verse 3:100, it is interesting to note that some Sunni scholars have narrated from Abu Ja’far (Imam Baqir (AS)) that:

Abu Ja’far (AS) said about the verse ‘You are the best nation raised up for the (benefit of) people…(3:110)’: “The Members of the House of the Prophet.”

Sunni references:

• Ibn Abi Hatam, as mentioned in:
• al-Durr al-Manthoor, by Jalaluddin al-Suyuti under commentary of verse 3:110 of holy Quran.

Also Allah mentioned in Quran:

“O’ you who believe! Fear Allah and be with the truthful”
(Quran 9:119)

According to some Sunni Commentaries, “the truthful” means Imam Ali (AS):

Sunni reference:

• Tafsir al-Durr al-Manthoor, by al-Hafidh Jalaluddin al-Suyuti, two reports: one from Ibn Mardawayh by Ibn Abbas and the second from Ibn Asakir by Abi Ja’far (AS).

This means that people should have feared Allah and should not have separated from Imam Ali (AS) after the demise of Prophet (PBUH&HF). This unfortunately did not happen at large, and therefore, unfortunate divisions followed it.

With respect to the world al-Siddeeq — “The Truthful”, there are many Sunni narrations in which the Messenger of Allah said:

The Truthful are three: Hazqeel (who was) the believer of the family of Pharaoh (see Quran 40:28), and Habeeb al-Najjar (who was) the believer of the family of Yaasin (see Quran 36:20), and Ali Ibn Abi Talib who is the most virtuous one among them (see Quran 9:119).”

Sunni references:

• Abu Nu’aym and Ibn Asakir, on the authority of Abu Layla
• Ibn al-Najjar, on the authority of Ibn Abbas
• al-Sawa’iq al-Muhriqah, by Ibn Hajar, Ch. 9, section 2, pp 192-193

In conclusion, we have shown in this article that the term Shia has been used in Quran for the followers of the great servants of Allah, and in the traditions of the Prophet for the followers of Imam Ali (AS). One who follows such divinely appointed Guide is safe from the disputes in the religion and has grasped the Strong Rope of Allah, and has been given the glad tiding of Paradise.

Hundreds of Imamia Students Organization (ISO) Pakistan activists besieged the local Urdu newspaper Jang office, at the port city of Karachi to condemn the fabricated news published by the news paper against the organization and shiite youth of the metropolis.

Maulana Munawar Naqvi addressed the demonstration at I.I.Chundrigar Road of karachi outside the office of Jang Newspaper and demanded the newspaper adminstration to publish their apology in the newspaper.

He said that the news published was a part of US conspiracy against the shia community and through this news they want to defame the largest shiite students organization of Pakistan ISO.

The enraged activists of ISO holding ISO flags and placards inscribed “Allah Akbar”, “Labaik Ya Hussain (AS),  down with USA slogans and anti-Jang newspaper slogans.

However, After the demonstration, the representatives of ISO held the meeting with Jang Karachi Editor, in which he assured the ISO office bearers to take action against the reporter, who had filed the fabricated news against Imamia Students Organization and the newspaper published the apology in the backpage.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urges continued huge turnout in rallies on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, reiterating today that Iran’s enemies will not be able to harm the Revolution and the nation even if they all unite.

Speaking at a gathering of officials from the Islamic Development Organization, ahead of the anniversary celebrations of the 1978 Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that the Revolution will resist all plots as long as it relies on people’s faith and support.

The Iranian Leader called on the elite to adopt transparent positions with respect to the enemies and their plots in the country, adding that the presence of millions of Iranians at the celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution will foil enemies’ plots.

The Leader was referring to the annual celebrations marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution that ended the Iranian monarchy in 1979 and led to the establishment of an Islamic Republic in Iran.

The “ten days of Fajr (dawn),” as it is known in the country, refers to the anniversary of the period of time between the arrival of the late Imam Khomeini to Iran from exile, Feb. 1, 1978, and the day in which the revolution succeeded, 10 days later.

The Leader also referred to the December 27 riots in some Tehran streets, during which protesters damaged public property and clashed with security forces, taking advantage of a nation-wide focus on Ashura mourning ceremonies, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third apostle of the Shia followers of Islam.

Ayatollah Khamenei described the overwhelming response by millions of Iranian demonstrators who took to the streets on December 30 to condemning the desecration of the Ashura ceremonies, as extraordinary and a landmark date in the history of the Revolution.

Hezbollah Secretary General Syed Hasan Nasrallah received the Secretary General of the Bahraini Consensus association Sheikh Ali Al-Salman at the head of a delegation that took part in the Arab-International Forum for Supporting the Resistance in Beirut.

Sheikh Salman congratulated Syed Nasrallah for holding the Arab International Forum for Supporting the Resistance, the success of which registered great Arab and Islamic support for the resistance in Lebanon at the time Lebanon is witnessing greater internal unity and rallying around the resistance, as expressed in the ministerial statement of the national unity government, which won an unprecedented parliamentary confidence in the history of Lebanon.

For his part, Syed Nasrallah thanked the delegation for its solidarity with the Resistance and praised the value of this solidarity in achieving glory and victory, whether this solidarity is only on the internal level, Arab, or Islamic or even solidarity of the free people of the world.

His eminence stressed the need to preserve national and Islamic unity, civil harmony, and the pursuit of peaceful and fraternal approach in resolving domestic differences and interactions between the peoples and countries of the region.

Syed Nasrallah also reassured himself about the health of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Issa Qassem, expressing belief that the presence of such scholars in our countries constitutes a national and Islamic guarantee for the countries they are in and for our nation as a whole.

Hezbollah Secretary General had also received Mr. Yahya Qawasmi, the President of the Anti-Zionism Party. They reviewed the Muslims situation in France as well as the Party’s Anti-Zionism activities at national- French level, and its adoption of the nation’s issues, particularly the question of Palestine.

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria delivered a lecture exclusively to the conference participants at Multipurpose Youth Center  Hall Katsina. He spoke on issues which include mission of the Islamic Movement, family and ethics, spiritual growth and Islamic system of governance.
The leader said that the aim of the conference of this nature, which is organised quarterly , is to redirect the thinking of members which is a gradual process. The theme of the conference, as the previous ones, is always on the character building, ethic and spiritual growth. He expressed that character molding and attitudinal change is a gradual process which requires constant practice.
Speaking on the Trustworthy qualities like sincerity, good manner, Truth etc. the leader expressed that these qualities are the real wealth. Wealth is not only about material possessions as many view it, sound health is also wealth. He however explained that the best of wealth one can have is sincerity, trust and upright manner.  These are qualities which cannot be bought in  market places but are obtained through constant practice until they become part of one’s  personality.
He added that one has to have trustworthy qualities as they are one’s essence. The deeds of person shall follow him to next world, while leaving behind material possessions. Therefore anybody who calls to the right path should posses,  as prerequisite, upright manner and in this case members of the Movement should show good example, he expressed.
He lamented that bad habits and abominations are becoming norms nowadays to the extent that they are not seen as bad things. Therefore everyone should avoid them in order to set good examples.
He call on all the participating members to make sure their words do not contradict actions. He added that even though members are already enjoying  people’ s trust that does not mean they should be reluctant. Members are known with good qualities and the enemies are always on the alert to hatch a plot aimed at destroying Members’ good image in Public views.
The leader noted further that however the enemies’ plots may be, the General Public cannot be deceived.
On current situation, Sheikh Zakzaky lamented that people nowadays entrust their lives and wealth in the hands of wrong people instead of trustworthy ones who deserve it. The corrupt leaders who rule over people always view a trustworthy person as a danger that is why whenever they talk of security they mean how to secure their positions.
Another thing is that the enemies are always after destroying morality since they cannot build it, he noted.
On the issue of knowledge Sheikh expressed that there is continuous increase in the number of clerics nowadays, because it is observed that people’s inclinations is now towards religion. This is contrary to what obtained 40 – 50 years back when to become a scholar was not an easy task. He expressed that to be a scholar requires hard work as one  has to know his era and the era the Quran was revealed  before one can correlate and grasp the meanings of verses of the holy Quran.
He further added that seeking knowledge is a continuous process just as one cannot stop eating food because he ate a lot in the past. He added that in learning right channels must be followed. Listening to audio CDs and Cassettes alone does not suffice.
On the issue of Children upbringing he lamented how the youngsters are now subjected to various forms of abuse instead of equipping them with knowledge while the so called leaders don’t even care. He cited the example of Japan when its two cities were destroyed by America and therefore noticed that what remained for them was their children, so they established universities of science and technology purely for the children. Japan is now highly developed in terms of technology.
The leader of the Islamic Movement also spoke on family and ethics, he expressed with dismay on how culture has adulterated some of our values; ignorance has also contributed. The only solutions to issues regarding family problems is living in accordance with the provision of Shari as it specifies  the rights and obligations of both the husband and the wife. Women should be educated  in order to have religious home. He added.
On the mission of the Islamic Movement Sheikh Zakzaky noted that its aim is to revive Islam in our daily lives so that it runs the affairs of Muslims. Taking over government is not the aim, but to revive the teachings of Islam in our lives. Sheikh Zakzaky concluded by expressing that seeking knowledge goes together with practice. He prayed for Allah’s guidance and help in our affairs.
After the lecture, Sheikh Zakzaky had a press conference where he answered questions with regard to activities of the Islamic Movement and general issues.

Five self-imposed permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany after negotiating for around four hours about Iran’s nuclear program ended their meeting without any result.

According to IRNA, the meeting, which was held behind closed doors, started in New York at 12:00 a.m. local time on Saturday and ended at 04:00 p.m.

Advisor to the Chinese ambassador to the UN, as Beijing representative in the meeting, as well as representatives from Germany and Britain left the meeting without talking to reporters.

It was only the US under- Secretary of State, Bill Burns, who claimed that the negotiation was constructive and successful.

But he did not explain why the meeting was constructive.

Russia deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Riyabkov had a few words before and after the meeting.

Departing the meeting, he said they talked about the route of sanctions, although ways to negotiate are still open and are welcome, but the meeting was without result and no decision was made in it.

French representative, by confirming the failure of the meeting, said that they just considered and reviewed the programs

Jafaria Alliance Pakistan’s leader Allama Abbas Kumaili, alleged that the administration is diverting the direction and retarding the investigation of the Ashura bomb blast, which claims lives of 44 mourners.

While urging the government to hold inquiry into Karachi Ashura blast, has demanded immediate release of innocent Shia youth, Shiite News correspondent reported.

Addressing a press conference here, former Senator Allama Abbas Kumaili said the question is why the Bomb Disposal Squad gave clearance of the procession’s route and why no action has been taken against the responsible persons?
He said that when the footages of 72 hours had been issued so it must be cleared that where the bomb was planted and who had fixed it and why the security enforcement agencies were unaware of it and why they gave the clearance.

He accused the law enforcers responsible of the incident and demanded the removal of the officials who showed their criminal negligence and the higher level inquiry of the mayhem.

Allama Abbas Kumaili said that the management was changing the path and retarding the inquiry of the Ashura incident adding that they have reservations  because government is not serious into the matter. He said political parties used Karachi incident as a public relation campaign while political figures only visited the affected markets and no one visited the residence of martyrs.
He demanded the government to arrest the real culprits behind the incident and conduct a high-level investigation in this regard.

He said that around 86 Shiite youth were arrested during the raids into their colonies which was illegal and unfair and they must be released as quickly as possible.

He appealed the government about the memorial of the martyrs at the site of the bomb blast before the Chehlum-e-Imam Hussain (AS) procession saying that the curtailment of the procession will not be accepted at any cost.  He also appealed the government about the generation of the funds and compensation for the families who were affected.

Maulana Hussain Masoodi, Allama Furqan Hyder Abidi, Allama Nisar Qalandari and others were also attended the conference.

Iraqi officials announced on Monday they will soon begin new excavations based on reports of a new mass grave, near the holy city of Karbala, according to the Associated Press.

Dr. Kamil Ameer Hashim, a spokesman for the Ministry of Human Rights, said that the suspected grave site had not yet been opened and it was unclear how many people might be inside. Officials had decided on the location based on interviews with the families of the dead, he said.

Meanwhile, the remains of more than 70 people, including women, children and the elderly, have been excavated from a different mass grave in Topzawa near Kirkuk, he said. Officials began digging there two months ago but have not yet finished their work.

“No one knows how many victims of former dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime lie in mass graves around Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of Kurds were killed or expelled from Iraq in the late 1980s and then again during the Kurdish uprising following the first Gulf War in 1991. Many political prisoners were also killed and secretly buried,” the agency added.