Among the brilliant and multifaceted personalities in the history of Islam, the status of Amir al-Mu’minin Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him) is exceedingly exalted and unique. He is that great figure in whose being knowledge and action, bravery and wisdom, justice and asceticism, Sharia and Tariqa are combined in perfect harmony. He was the cousin,...

Hojjat al Islam Ali Khorshidi, referring to the titles “Abu al A’immah” (Father of the Imams) and “Abu al Ummah” (Father of the Islamic Nation) bestowed upon Imam Ali (AS), emphasized that love and human dignity form the foundation of Islamic education.

At a time when sectarian tensions are once again amplified by political rivalries, media polarization, and regional conflicts, revisiting shared sacred narratives within Islam is not merely a historical exercise—it is a moral necessity. Among these narratives, the birth of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib in the Kaaba stands as a powerful yet underutilized symbol ...

Sheikh Masoud Rahbar, Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Bandar Lengeh, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA), emphasized the stature of Imam Ali (AS) across Islamic traditions.

Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini Shahroudi, former member of the Assembly of Experts, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA) on the occasion of Imam Ali’s (AS) birth anniversary, emphasized that the Commander of the Faithful always regarded unity as a priority.

The thirteenth of Rajab, the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (AS), is one of the most distinguished occasions in Islamic history—not only because of the arrival of an unparalleled personality, but also due to the extraordinary manner of his birth. His birth inside the Kaaba is a rare event that transcends mere history, ...

Sheikh Khalil Afra, Head of the Sunni Fatwa Council of Bushehr Province, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA) on the occasion of Father’s Day and the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), described him as a great personality of Islam and deeply respected.

Ayatollah Mostafa Olama, member of the Assembly of Experts, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA), emphasized the greatness of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), describing him as a supra sectarian figure accepted by all people and the world. He stated:

Hojjat al Islam Mohammad Rahmani, senior scholar of the Qom Seminary, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), highlighted his pivotal role in establishing and safeguarding Islamic unity.

As the world marks the birth of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and steps into a new Gregorian year, humanity once again pauses at a symbolic crossroads—between memory and hope, conflict and reconciliation. In this reflective season, the question of religious coexistence and moral responsibility gains renewed urgency.

Akhund Abdolghaffar Qaranchik, a Sunni cleric from Golestan Province wrote: “Sunni Muslims believe that the family of the Prophet (peace be upon him) embodies the honor of all the pious and righteous of the Ummah. Any insult against the Prophet’s household is met with the rejection and disavowal of Sunni Muslims.”

Ayatollah Ali Rahmani-Fard Sabzevari, professor of advanced jurisprudence and principles at the Seminary of Qom, in an interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA), emphasized the necessity of adhering to the Holy Qur’an as a means of strengthening unity within the Islamic community.

Eid al‑Qadir—also known as Eid al‑Ghadir—is one of the most significant Shia occasions, observed annually on 18 Dhu al‑Hijjah to commemorate Prophet Muhammad’s declaration at Ghadir Khumm in 632 CE. This day marks the appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib as the first Shia Imam, a foundational event in Shia identity and theology. The celebration combines ...

A senior Iranian cleric has stressed that the Event of Ghadir a moment in the history of Islam which was in line with establishment of a unified Islamic nation.

A member of Iran’s Parliament has highlighted the capacities of the Ghadir Eid to become an axis of unity in the world of Islam despite hostile efforts to turn the occasion into the ground for division.

An Iranian cleric has called the affection for Ahlul Bayt (AS), household of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), as a commonality among all Islamic denominations stressing that as the reason why the occasion could boost solidarity among all Islamic denominations.

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad is preparing to celebrate Ghadir Eid. The occasion marks the day when Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), introduced Imam Ali (AS) as his successor and the first Imam of Muslims after his demise.

Pir Ghulam Rasul Owaisi stated: "Amir al-Mu'minin" is a symbol of the unity of existence, as his character is similar to that of the Prophet (PBUH).

Dr. Nazira Ghalab, a faculty member at the Faculty of Sciences and Islamic Knowledge at Al-Mustafa International University, emphasized the importance and necessity of the unity of the Islamic Ummah, stating that division and discord endanger the interests of all communities.

A member of the Assembly of Experts stated that the Islamic Ummah must hold onto the Rope of Allah, which is Imam Ali (AS), to maintain the path of unity and solidarity, and should not separate from him, avoiding discord and division.