Wayne County Deputy Executive Assad Turfe has reportedly been chosen to lead Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson's transition. SMF has not independently confirmed the appointment.

Shia Muslim Georgia Representative Akbar Ali announces victory in the 2026 election, weeks after participating in the UMAA Convention in Markham, Canada.

The Shia Muslim Foundation joined UMAA's 24th Annual Convention in Markham, Ontario, where SMF Executive Director Rahat Husain moderated "From the Masjid to City Hall" and speakers urged Shia Muslims to turn identity into impact.

R.I.S.E. and UNI held an 'Islam & Grief' workshop at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, led by Sayyid Sameer Ali, using the Quran and the example of the Ahl al-Bayt to explore grief and the resources available for grief support.

Iraqi American Shia Muslim Mohammed Mawla joins the Dearborn Heights City Council, bringing experience in federal government and community service.

Olga Mokrova, the UN's Senior Security Adviser for Iraq, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Husain (AS) in Karbala and said his name inspires Muslims and even Christians like herself. Here is who Imam Husain (AS) is, and why his message speaks to people of all faiths.

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver will allow Iraqi Airways flights between Iran and Najaf, restoring a major route for Shia Muslim pilgrims.

SMF met with the Director of the Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security to discuss emerging safety concerns facing Maryland’s Muslim community, including anti Muslim rhetoric, manufactured confrontations, recent incidents across the state, and coordination with law enforcement ahead of the November 2026 elections.

The Shia Muslim Foundation is calling on Baltimore County Board of Education member Maggie Litz Domanowski to apologize and resign after she shared a social media post invoking Sharia law to portray Islam as a threat to women's rights.

SMF commends Dr. Noor Zaidi and the international team working to preserve and digitize the historic archives of the Makam of Sayyida Zainab in Damascus.

The Shia Muslim Foundation welcomes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's public statement marking the beginning of Muharram and the Islamic New Year, recognizing the month's significance to Shia Muslims and its themes of justice, compassion, and moral courage.

In a time of rising anti Muslim hatred, this reflection argues that Shia Muslims must meet fear with wisdom, moral confidence and civic responsibility. It rejects isolation, online rage and reckless rhetoric, while grounding dialogue in Islamic law, the example of Imam Husayn and the duty to protect peace, dignity and vulnerable communities.

War has crushed the pilgrimage economy in Najaf and Karbala, leaving Shia families, hotel workers, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, vendors, and tour operators under heavy financial strain. As pilgrim numbers collapse, the silence around Iraq’s shrine cities now carries a second burden: economic hardship. The crisis shows how deeply ziyarat supports daily life in these sacred cities and how quickly war can disrupt both devotion and survival.

Here's a 500-character excerpt you can use: --- Leaders of the United Muslim American Association (UMAA), the Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF), Idara e Jaferia, and Dr. Noor Zaidi met with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen at his Washington, D.C. office. The meeting addressed key concerns facing the American Muslim community, including civil liberties, community safety, and federal engagement with Muslim organizations across the country.

The Shia Muslim Foundation proudly welcomes the US theatrical release of Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, a landmark animated feature that brings Muslim history, science, and imagination to the big screen. This film offers an accessible time-travel story for families and young audiences, filling a gap in mainstream media where Muslim contributions to science often go unnoticed.

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

Ayatollah al-Modarresi shares a student receiving amama in prison. 2nd Chance Books uplifts inmates with Ahlul Bayt’s teachings.

Dr. Syra Madad, a Shia Muslim, is a public health leader protecting lives through biosecurity, pandemic response, and preparedness.

Zahra Allibhai, a Shia Muslim fitness expert, inspires wellness without compromise. Her cookbook “Bismillah, Let’s Eat!” blends health and f

SMF congratulates Shabbir Merali on receiving the Commander of the British Empire for his public service contributions. His work in economic