Report from Tolou session: scholars discuss protecting places of worship in Islam, international law, and interfaith dialogue. Ayatollah Mabaleghi and Dr. Qasemi.
Explore how scholars from Qom and the West redefined peace as “organic harmony” rather than mere tolerance. This report covers the collaboration between Luke 10, Hartford International University, and Tolou International Institute.
In this exclusive interview with Tolou International, Dr. Reza Berenjkar explores the vital role of “Academic Diplomacy” and argues that Islamic scholarship must move beyond a purely jurisprudential focus to address contemporary ethical and theological challenges.
A landmark meeting at the Vatican between the Ashura International Foundation and Cardinal Koovakad highlighted plans for a major film project on Imam Hussein and future scientific cooperation between Iran and the Vatican.
The National Conference on Digital Islamic and Human Sciences in Qom successfully established a crucial platform for intellectual exchange between traditional scholarship and modern technology, featuring high-level academic and policy discussions.
“The Unity of God and the Unity in God” webinar transcended traditional dialogue, using the metaphor of marriage to describe the bond between believers. Scholars explored how “Allahu Akbar” serves as a relativizer of human formulas and how personal character acts as the most powerful “silent sermon” for the modern world.
At the 26th International Mariological Congress, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari presented the Virgin Mary as a trans-religious model. From the Quran to Rumi’s poetry and historical architecture, Mary remains a powerful symbol of faith and coexistence in Iranian culture.
On September 16, 2025, scholars and researchers gathered in Tehran to analyze the “Model of Mujahid Living” represented by the late Ayatollah Khazali. The seminar focused on his mastery of Nahj al-Balagha and his international efforts to institutionalize the culture of Ghadir.
Over 21 million people from around the world gathered in Karbala, Iraq, for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage. The event, one of the largest peaceful assemblies globally, was distinguished by its significant interfaith participation, with Sunni Muslims, Christians, and others joining Shiite pilgrims in a massive display of unity and solidarity.
The inaugural webinar of the “Arbaeen of Imam Hussein” conference series was held in Karbala on August 14, 2025, featuring international speakers from five countries. The event focused on how the Arbaeen pilgrimage serves as a universal platform for promoting human dignity, social justice, and a shared sense of global responsibility among leaders and communities.
