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Rare Quran Manuscript Revealed in Najaf

Rare Quran Manuscript Revealed in Najaf

The manuscript features early Kufic calligraphy and gold detailing between verses hallmarks of early Islamic scripture traditions By Aziz Al-Mousawi | Iraq A rare Quranic manuscript believed to be penned by Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib is now on display in Najaf as part of the annual Ghadir Week hosted by the Holy Alawi Shrine. The manuscript is showcased inside the historic Imran Ibn Shahin Mosque within the grounds of the shrine which houses a signi…Read Article

A Piece of a Missile Fired by Iran at Israel Fell on a Vacant Lot in Iraq's Najaf Province

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A Piece of a Missile Fired by Iran at Israel Fell on a Vacant Lot in Iraq's Najaf Province

Following Israel’s attacks on various Iranian cities, the Iranian army reportedly launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation. A piece of a missile launched from Iran fell on an empty field in the Najaf province in southern Iraq.Read Article

In historic meeting, Ayatollah Sistani and Ayatollah Javadi Amoli discuss Quranic scholarship

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Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on Monday in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf and discussed their scholarly works and relations between Iran and Iraq.Najaf · Najaf Read Article

Man mauled to death and eaten by his pet lion he kept in a garden

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Aqil Fakhr al-Din kept wild animals in his back garden (Picture: YouTube) A man was mauled to death by his pet lion only days after buying it. Aqil Fakhr al-Din, 50, was attacked by the predator last Thursday before it devoured most of his body at his home in Kufa, Iraq. He had for years kept lions and other wild animals in his garden, having purchased another lion earlier this month to tame it. But the wildcat pounced on al-Din and bit his neck…Animals · Najaf See the Story

Imagining Najaf After Sistani: Continuity or Change for the Shia of Iraq? - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts

(Grand Ayatollah Sistani leading Janazah prayer over Grand Ayatollah Khoei/Photo: Ijtihad Network) The conclusion of the papal conclave in Rome has raised questions about the process of succession in the Najaf seminary in Iraq. It has escaped no one’s attention that Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, long considered a guardian of Iraq’s democratic process and stability, will turn 95 in August. Given his pivotal role in stabilizing Iraq during the t…Najaf · Najaf Read Article

Masdar's Iraq solar power projects gain traction after long delays

1,000 MW capacity planned Masdar building four plants Contracts yet to be signed Plans by Masdar to build 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power parks in Iraq may now be accelerated after languishing for four years, the official Iraq news agency reported. Also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, the government-controlled company agreed in 2021 to build four plants in various parts of Iraq but no contract has yet been signed despite several r…Solar Power · Najaf Read Article

Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yields

Najaf, Iraq (AFP) April 30, 2025 Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq. He is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture. It is a risky move that threatens to deplete the groundwater in a nation already battered by frequent drought andNajaf · Najaf Read Article

Tracing the Intellectual Heritage of Grand Ayatollah Sistani's Political Thought - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts

(Photo: Al-Khoei Foundation) In a message last week conveyed through one of his representatives, Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani called on Iraqis to remain steadfast in their national principles and maintain hope for a better future. He emphasized that the country is moving toward recovery and stability, urging citizens not to give in to fear but to draw strength from their traditions. Notably, he reminded Iraq’s Shia community that they possess “Najaf · Najaf Read Article

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