2019 has been named as the Imam Ali (Pbuh) Year in India

A Comprehensive and wide ranging program will be organized to introduce Imam`s life among people during these period of two years.

wilayattimes (India)

New Delhi:Representative Office of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution of Iran Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei in India with the counselling and advice of a group of Ulamas that year 2019 have been named as the “Imam Ali (a.s) Year” in India which coincides with the 1400th martyrdom anniversary of Master of the Virtuous, the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.).During these two years of period till the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE a comprehensive and wide ranging programmes will be chalked out to introduce the life and sayings of the great personality of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.).

Dear readers kindly find the Message of Hojjat al-Islam Agha Mahdi Mahdavipour,The Representative of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatullah al- Uzma Syed Ali Khamenei in India regarding Grand Event.

The Honorable Ulama and Muballigeen of India

Salaam and regards to the respected flag-bearers of the sanctuary of the School of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.). I would like to bring in kind information that the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE coincides with the 1400th martyrdom anniversary of Master of the Virtuous, the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.). With the counselling and advice of a groups of Ulamas the year (1440 Hijrah/2019 CE) have been named as the “Imam Ali (A.S.) Year” in India. Thus, in these two years remaining till the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE a comprehensive and wide ranging programmes should be chalked out to introduce the life and sayings of the great personality of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.). It is be noted that preaching the life and teachings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) is in reality preaching true and pure tenets of Islam as preached by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.A.). Today more than past the youth in India and the scientific and academic institutions in the vast and expansive country of India deeply feel the need to get acquainted with the teachings of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) in the social, political, ideological, ethical, family, historical issues. Fortunately, love and affection with Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) is deep-rooted in the masses of India and an interest and quench to learn the teachings of this magnificent personality is greatly felt in region.
Thus, the following programmes are proposed to be conducted to commemorate this great event in Indian sub continent.

  •  A headquarter will be established in this regard and a website will launched to provide necessary information about this event.
  •  Informative and valuable articles about Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) in English and Urdu languages will be published in five volumes each.
  •  In the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE, an international seminar will be conducted in Hyderabad city regarding the life and works of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.).
  •  The valuable book written in Urdu about Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) titled “Nafs Rasool (S.A.W.A.)” written by late Syed Ali Haider Naqvi will be republished in 14 volumes.
  •  At least five regional seminars will be held in various states of India in different subjects including Nahjul Balagha, the main characteristics of the government of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.), the mystic and ethical thought of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.), Imam Ali’s conduct in politics, Imam Ali (A.S.) and the Unity among the Muslims.
  •  In the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE, the Friday Prayer Leaders throughout India in the sermons of every Friday gathering will quote and explain the sayings and teachings of Imam Ali (A.S.). Thus, during the 52 sermons of the Friday Prayer which will be delivered in the year 1440 Hijrah/2019 CE, 52 steps will be taken forward to get acquainted with the teachings of Imam Ali (A.S.).

Thus, I kindly request all the Ulamas, Muballigeen, research scholars and media persons to cooperate in this noble effort and kindly mail their suggestions, plans, views and articles to the below-mentioned email of the headquarter of this event at Imamali1440@yahoo.com

Mahdi Mahdavipour
The Representative of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatullah al- Uzma Syed Ali Khamenei in India.