FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF) today issued an urgent mandate to American Shia Muslims: Commit fully to civic participation. Voting represents the primary and most powerful mechanism for community defense. Participation in every election cycle: local, state, and federal, directly determines the future security of our institutions, our civil rights, and our families. Silence in the political process guarantees marginalized status. Pol

Shia Muslim Foundation condemns terror threats against Dearborn Shia mosque; FBI and police probe AR-15 attack plot, sectarian hate rhetoric

A new statement from the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America calls the recently disrupted plan to bomb IEC Husaini in...

16 year old plotted to bomb Shia mosque IEC Husaini. FBI foiled the plan. SMF warns: this is part of a rising wave of anti-Shia violence.

SMF praises SPACE’s Shia Intern Connect for uniting Shia youth through mentorship, support, and professional community.

On June 6, 2025, Muslims will observe Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday honoring Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayer, charity, and symbolic animal sacrifice, reflecting themes of faith, devotion, and generosity. It also recalls the legacy of Husain ibn Ali, who gave his life for justice. Eid encourages humility, selflessness, and moral courage—values shared across religious traditions.

Disagreeing is not division. New Muslim-Jewish accords reject silence and fear, choosing dialogue to protect Britain’s shared future.

Pope Francis’s outreach to Shia leaders, including meetings with Sistani, Razawi, and Modarresi, showed true interfaith leadership.

Washington, D.C.  — The Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF), in partnership with Idara-e-Jaferia, is proud to announce a timely public event...

Vandalism at NYU prayer space targets Muslim students. SMF demands a federal hate crimes probe and stands with ICNYU.

Eid ul Fitr is a day of prayer, charity, and community Overview: What Is Eid ul-Fitr? Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most important holidays...

Shia Muslim Foundation urges prayers for Grand Ayatollah Fayadh, 93, a revered Shia leader hospitalized in Najaf, now in stable condition.

SMF's Farhana Kassamali met CAIR-Houston’s Rawan Harirah at a Ramadan Iftar to strengthen community ties and discuss civil rights advocacy.

SMF attended the Concordia Forum US Policy Conference, engaging in discussions on digital policy, governance, and civic engagement.

Imam Razawi’s role in the Drumlanrig Accord is a historic step for Muslim-Jewish unity and cooperation.

SMF condemns the New Orleans attack, denounces ISIS, and calls for unity amid rising threats to mosques.