The representative of the Leading Marja’iya speaks about the importance of marriage and says:
Marriage in Islam is not merely a figurative union, but rather a source of tranquillity, peace, love, and mercy, as the Almighty says:
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.” Tranquillity here refers to inner stability, affection - the outward love and mercy which is mutual support during times of hardship.
The representative of the Leading Marja’iya in Europe emphasized the importance of reciting the Supplication of Al-Nudba on Fridays, stating: “The Supplication of Al-Nudba is not merely a traditional text, but a living pulse in the conscience of the nation, uniting faith and emotion, history and future, pain and hope. Reciting it is an opportunity to renew our covenant with God and with Imam Al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance), and to reflect on our responsibilities during the Occultation.”
(Part 1: The Importance of Reciting the Supplication of Al-Nudba)
The representative of the Leading Marja’iya reminds Muslims of the demolition of the graves of the Imams of Baqi' (a.s.) on 8th Shawwal 1344 AH (1926 CE)
The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority in Europe inaugurates the Imam al-Baqir (P) Center in South London, in the presence of a number of preachers, mosque leaders, and Islamic center representatives from the United Kingdom and various European countries.
Programs of the Imam Ali (a.s.) Foundation – London
A - Religious affairs, this includes:
• Answering jurisprudence questions in Arabic, English, Farsi, French and Urdu via: www.najaf.org & phone & WhatsApp.
• Offering visitors advice on various religious, cultural and social affairs.
• Supervising the required legal (Shar’i) requirements when conducting marriage contracts and divorce proceedings.
• Commemorating births and deaths of the Immaculate Imams (peace be upon them), as well as other Islamic religious occasions.
• Conducting religious seminars for the youth and ladies and various communities.
• Holding weekly programs in three subjects; belief, jurisprudence and Qur’an - presented in Arabic and Farsi to the women’s group, and in Arabic and English to the youth group.
B- Social affairs:
Providing advice to clients on family affairs and solving disputes between family members, especially spouses, through the Family Affairs Committee.
C- Supporting centres and schools:
The Foundation provides support for programs held at religious centres in various European countries, US and Canada on various occasions throughout the year, such as the holy months of Ramadan and Muharram - by sending preachers and speakers, organizing programs, listening to the needs of young people and contributing to solving their problems and so on.
The Foundation also supports Arabic schools in the United Kingdom and European countries according to set criteria.
D- Interacting with various community activities by:
• Disseminating communications issued by the Office of the Leading Marja’iya in Najaf Al-Ashraf, to various segments of society in their appropriate language.
• Issuing statements on various current issues and attending events, or hosting meetings.
• Publishing and distributing Fiqh & Islamic ideology books in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Farsi & Urdu.
• Receiving Shar’i dues, Kaffarat, Radul-Madhalim, Nithrs etc., to be spent on allocated resources or sent to Najaf.
• Participation of the Marja’iya’s representative in the Foundation’s activities and the activities of other Centres in the United Kingdom and European countries
• Holding monthly and annual meetings for preachers, scholars and heads of centres in the region to discuss the affairs of Momineen in the United Kingdom.