{"id":28,"date":"2024-05-13T22:13:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T18:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ashura-i-f-new\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2024-12-08T17:48:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T14:18:07","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ashura-i-f.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Ashura International Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\uf06c * Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u00abAshura International Foundation\u00bb originated from various scientific, propagational, cultural, and research institutions related to the school of Imam Husayn(a.s.) which are active in the international arena.<br \/>\nThis foundation was established in 2014 under the auspicious of a Board of Trustees, consisting of real personalities, and representatives of government bodies, as well as international organizations, and has been active since then.<br \/>\nAshura International Foundation is affiliated with \u00abthe AhlulBayt(a.s.) World Assembly\u00bb, and its objectives, strategies, and general policies are determined by the aforementioned Board of Trustees.<br \/>\nCurrently, Ayatollah Mohammad Hassan Akhtari, the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt(a.s.) World Assembly, is the CEO of the Foundation.<br \/>\nThe following is a brief introduction to the objectives and activities of the Ashura International Foundation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\uf06c * Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\uf06c Increasing global knowledge about the life of Imam Husayn(a.s.) and the Ashura culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Increasing insight and the intellectual level of the target societies about the Ashura,<br \/>\n\uf06c Playing a central role in the Islamic world to confront the deviations and heresies regarding the Ashura culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Deepening religious thought and promoting dialogue between religions and religious schools of thought in the world,<br \/>\n\uf06c Supporting religious and Islamic humanitarian activities,<br \/>\n\uf06c Development of capabilities and advantages that are specific to the Shiite culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Neutralizing media and cultural evil propaganda and activities against AhlulBayt(a.s.) and Ashura culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Protecting and guarding the sanctity of Prophethood, Imamate, and Wilayah,<br \/>\n\uf06c Strengthening the foundations and ability of cultural institutions and Islamic missionaries to revive Ashura culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Identifying and benefiting from the capacity of the cultural elites of the target countries,<br \/>\n\uf06c Localization of cultural institutions active about Ashura in the target countries,<br \/>\n\uf06c Increasing activities and training courses for missionaries, eulogists, and preachers for Imam Husayn(a.s.),<br \/>\n\uf06c Strengthening and supporting popular gatherings related to Ashura,<br \/>\n\uf06c Active presence in virtual space and the artistic fields,<br \/>\n\uf06c Maximizing the use of written, visual, and audio media,<br \/>\n\uf06c Purification of Ashura culture from distortions and heresies,<br \/>\n\uf06c Special attention to the new generation to promote and develop the culture of freedom, confronting humiliation, and oppression.<\/p>\n<h2>\uf06c* Strategies<\/h2>\n<p>\uf06c Supporting the development of indigenous activities related to Ashura in different countries, especially in the Islamic world, through NGOs,<br \/>\n\uf06c Explaining, promoting, and benefiting from the culture of martyrdom to achieve the freedom and rights of all people,<br \/>\n\uf06c Identifying, organizing, and directing scientific, historical, and financial resources,<br \/>\n\uf06c Establishing new cultural infrastructure and expanding services related to Ashura,<br \/>\n\uf06c Formulating and carrying out appropriate work to organize and strengthen Hey\u2019ats [singular: Hey\u2019at. (a place or a group of people) in which people mourn for AhlulBayt (a.s.)], eulogists, and institutions who hold mourning ceremonies in other countries,<br \/>\n\uf06c Identifying and responding to the needs of different sections of society (adolescents, youths, women, elites, etc.) regarding Ashura culture,<br \/>\n\uf06c Production of artistic products regarding Ashura,<br \/>\n\uf06c Creating windows on websites with the topic of \u201cAshura culture and the movement of Imam Husayn(a.s.)\u201d<br \/>\n\uf06c Conveying appropriate concepts and topics, through authentic historical texts, hadiths, Maqtal (A detailed description of the story of Imam\u2019s martyrdom), etc.,<br \/>\n\uf06c Support and intellectual feeding of missionaries and religious speakers who are sent abroad,<br \/>\n\uf06c Organizing the dispatch of artistic groups regarding Ashura culture, such as Ta\u2019zieh groups (Ta\u2019zieh is a play inspired by a historical and religious event, especially the martyrdom of Imam Husayn(a.s.)),<br \/>\n\uf06c Investigating and studying people\u2019s reaction to Ashura, its rituals, and Arbaeen Great Walk,<br \/>\nCreating websites about Ashura,<br \/>\n\uf06c Introducing original and authentic styles, rituals, poems, and methods of mourning, and encouraging poets, and those who write lamentations,<br \/>\n\uf06c Strengthening the thoughts, traditions, and beliefs of the followers of other Islamic schools of thought, divine religions, and human schools, related to Imam Husayn(a.s.) and the Ashura Uprising,<br \/>\n\uf06c Responding to accusations and doubts, and increasing knowledge, through various capacities, especially virtual space.<\/p>\n<h2>* \uf06c Structural organization<\/h2>\n<p>Ashura International Foundation consists of the following pillars:<br \/>\n&#8211; \uf06c Board of Trustees<br \/>\n&#8211; \uf06c Board of Directors<br \/>\n&#8211; \uf06c CEO<br \/>\n&#8211; \uf06c Departments<br \/>\n&#8211; \uf06c Offices<\/p>\n<h2>* \uf06c CEO<\/h2>\n<p>The CEO is responsible for managing the Foundation, appointing the deputies and officials, and implementing the policies approved by the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors.<br \/>\nCurrently, Ayatollah Mohammad Hassan Akhtari, the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt(a.s.) World Assembly, is the CEO of the Ashura International Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>* Departments<br \/>\nAs the CEO\u2019s executive arms, four departments assist him in carrying out assigned tasks and implementing the approvals of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors:<br \/>\n1. Department of Cultural, Educational, and Research Affairs<br \/>\n2. Department of International Relations<br \/>\n3. Department of Art, Media, and Virtual Space<br \/>\n4. Department for Executive Affairs and Coordination<\/p>\n<h2>* Contact Ashura International Foundation through<\/h2>\n<p>Central office phone number: +98-21-88917910<br \/>\nEmail: info@ashura-i-f.com<br \/>\nWhatsApp: +98-9121512263<\/p>\n<h2>* Ashura International Foundation in virtual space<\/h2>\n<p>Official website:<br \/>\nashura-i-f.com\/en<br \/>\nTelegram:<br \/>\nt.me\/imamhusaynportal<br \/>\nEitaa:<br \/>\neitaa.com\/ashura_i_f<br \/>\nYouTube:<br \/>\nwww.youtube.com\/@imamhusaynportal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful \uf06c * Introduction \u00abAshura International Foundation\u00bb originated from various scientific, propagational, cultural, and research institutions related to the school of Imam Husayn(a.s.) which are active in the international arena. 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