Sayyid Hussain Alemi Balkhi
Sayyid Hussain Alemi Balkhi

Afghan Shiite Cleric Stresses Unity of Muslims on Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h) Birth Anniversary
Sayed Hussain Alemi Balkhi, Secretary of the Council of Shiite Scholars of Afghanistan and head of the local office of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in the country, in an interview on the occasion of Islamic Unity Week and the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h), said, “The mission of the Prophet of Islam (p.b.u.h) is not confined to Muslims alone; rather, he is a guide for humanity and a mercy for all worlds. His message is for all humankind.”

Propagation, preaching must be done away from deviations, by stating facts of Ashura uprising: Alemi Balkhi
In the “Ashura and Missionaries” conference, women missionaries of Afghanistan exchanged views on better holding Muharram mourning ceremonies.

Taliban doesn’t accept teaching Shiite fiqh, beliefs in public schools, universities/ Shiites are free to hold their religious ceremonies: Alemi Balkhi
The representative of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Afghanistan stated, “There is no Shiite at the level of a minister in the composition of the cabinet and in political and executive matters. While in the past governments, there were Shiites in the cabinet.”

ABWA’s representative in Afghanistan talks about customs of the country during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
The representative of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Afghanistan stated, “One of the traditions of Afghan people in Ramadan is the invitation to Iftar. They also hold Quran reciting ceremonies in this month, and it is rare to find a house in the country where the Quran is not recited.”

Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani one of pioneers of Islamic Revolutionary Movement: Alemi Balkhi
The deputy of the Council of Shiite Ulama of Afghanistan said, “Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani was one of the pioneers of the Islamic Revolutionary Movement. He was a member of the Assembly of Leadership Experts and played an important role in drafting the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

AhlulBayt (a.s.) axis of unity of Muslims, all Islamic denominations: Alemi Balkhi
The representative of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly of in Afghanistan stated, “The dominant countries have besieged Afghanistan economically to achieve their sinister goals. To pass through this difficult stage, Shiites and Sunnis must unite.”