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The Crescent Moon of the Month of Shaban, 1444, A.H.

To learn about the first day of Shaban, 1444 A.H. for North America, click here.

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3rd Rakat or 4th? | Rules of Doubt in Four-Unit Prayer

What should one do when having doubts during four-unit prayers? See this simple infographic to find out.

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Rules of Prayer and Fasting While Traveling

Rules of prayer and fasting while traveling according to the edicts of His Eminence Sayyid al-Sistani

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Predictions for the Beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1444 A.H.

Current astronomical data unanimously predict the possibility of sighting the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan with the naked eye at sunset on March 22, 2023.

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Prophet Muhammad’s Sermon Welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan

Imam al-Rida (p) and his forefathers (pbut) to Amir al-Muminin (p), narrate that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh&hp) addressed us one day and said: “O People! Indeed, the blessed month of Allah has arrived with blessings, mercy, and forgiveness for you. A month that is considered the best of months by Allah.”

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Feed the Fasting in Need – 1444 A.H. / 2023

You are invited to provide iftar for individuals in need who will be fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan.

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Birth Anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (p) 1444 A.H.

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, marks the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (p), 15th of Shaban, 1444 A.H.

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Expressions of Togetherness | Pope Francis and Sayyid al-Sistani

Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Historic Spiritual Summit between His Holiness Pope Francis and Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani

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Reminder about Qada (Make-Up) Fasts, Fidyah, and Kaffarah – 1444/2023

It is obligatory to make up fasts of the month of Ramadan that were missed due to an illness, travel, or similar circumstances.

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12 Signs Accompanying the Reappearance of the Awaited Mahdi (p)

12 Signs Accompanying the Reappearance of the Awaited Mahdi (p)

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Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Imam Hussain (p) with Prominent Speakers

I.M.A.M. organized a special celebration for the birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (p) in Dearborn, Michigan with the presence of both Shia and Sunni communities, leaders, and clergy.

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I.M.A.M. Hosts the Imams Council of Michigan with Imam Magid and Dr. Sayyid Sulayman Hassan

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, I.M.A.M. facilitated a Sunni-Shia gathering to continue SSAF efforts and serve the unity of Muslim umma.

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