What’s Happening

AIM is excited about securing the new two-volumes on the life of Shaheed Ibrahim Hadi, the young hero who was a martyr in the Sacred Defence. We are expecting the books to arrive in December and are currently taking pre-orders. Pre-order your copies now on the links below: ORDER VOLUME …

AIM released the following statement regarding the situation in France where outrageous cartoons disrespecting the Prophet Muhammad have been displayed in the country: ——— In His Name, the Most High, The recent Islamophobic cartoons in France targeting the Prophet of Islam, with the clear encouragement of the political elite, are …

In His Name, the Most High, The recent anti-Shia remarks of the 5pillars deputy editor are a damning example of discrimination against Shia Muslims which results in marginalisation and in some cases persecution. It saddens us that no adequate steps were taken to curb this kind of rhetoric in spite …

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year Muharram is going to be different. The Majlis of Imam Hussain (as) is taking a different shape due to the covid19 outbreak and with that comes many challenges. We are looking to provide special daily majalis online that will cater for the needs of …

AIM is organising a sisters only session on Hijab.Details are below: Understanding HijabOnline Workshops with Sister Fatemah MeghjiDates: Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July 2020Time: 7pm-8.15pm (UK time)Topics include: The Quranic and textual evidence for the obligation of hijabThe philosophy and fiqh of hijabCommon questions, misconceptions and current day challenges …

Here are 5 easy ways of getting yourself a Palestinian flag for the #FlyTheFlag Campaign to mark Quds Day 2020: Those of you in the UK can order a FREE paper printed flag of Palestine by filling in this form.You might want to upgrade to a real flag, if so …

This year Quds Day has taken a new form due to the Covid19 lockdown, with an online global campaign in solidarity with Palestine.During the last 10 days of Ramadan, we are asking people around the world to fly the Palestinian flag in solidarity with Palestine. You can fly the flag …

Below is the statement that has been issued by senior scholars from the Shia Muslim community in the United Kingdom giving guidance on the religious duties towards the deceased victims of Covid19.

In the past weeks AIM has been working hard to respond to the unprecedented circumstances and extraordinary challenges that have impacted our society due to covid19.  Al-Abbas Response Unit: The level of impact on our communities and society is large and requires immediate attention. With this in mind and after …

AIM is launching this emergency appeal to provide urgent support to those immediately affected by the Coronavirus crisis. The situation is dire and we need immediate financial assistance to support those working tirelessly on the ground to provide much needed food and essential supplies to the needy. We as Muslims …

After consultation with medical experts, AIM has decided to cancel some of its larger gatherings for a temporary period due to the potential outbreak of the Coronavirus.  This is only a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus in our community which could be particularly harmful to elderly and …

In His Name, the Most High,Given the serious nature of the spread of the coronavirus around the world and after consultation with experts in the field, we feel it appropriate to share the following advice: Generally reduce your time in public gatheringsAvoid handshaking and hugging people when meetingAvoid personal contact …

On Saturday 11th January 2020, the Times newspaper’s Andrew Norfolk published an article in which false claims were made about the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM). AIM has written to the Times for clarification on their misinformation and defamation. AIM tweeted the following: The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) has absolutely no …

Did you know that Sayyid Sistani used to listen to Imam Khomeini speeches in secret during Saddam’s time? Sheikh Nasser al-Din Ansari Al-Qomi, an investigator and researcher in the History of Scholars and Professor of Higher Studies in the Qom Seminary, details his meeting with the great religious authority, Grand …

We have been asked many times in the last few days about our rationale for asking people to vote in the upcoming UK General Elections in a previous statement. Below is a clarification on voting in the General Elections this Thursday: — In His Name, the Most High, Muslims in …

After receiving a number of enquiries on the issue, the following is a statement released by AIM regarding the upcoming UK General Elections taking place on 12th December 2019: —— In His Name, the Most High, In our assessment of the current political climate in the United Kingdom, the absence of …