A special programme for children and teens to sit and chat with Maulana and his wife, enjoy some snacks and ask questions.
We encourage all children to attend. Parents may drop off their children or sit in a separate room and wait.
We ask children to write their questions down and pass them to Sister Shanaz by Wednesday evening. They have an opportunity to ask more questions at the event as well.
Please note Maulana and his wife speak English, Urdu and Farsi and we will have a German translator so you may write and ask questions in any of these languages.
There is no day like yours, Ya Aba Abdillah (A.S.)
As the lovers of Mola Hussain (A.S.) are getting ready to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice by Him and His family and companions, we are privileged to announce that Maulana Ali Hadi Shabbiri will be visiting us from the UK this year to address majalis for the first eleven days of Muharram.
We hope you will join us in numbers as we renew our pledge to Imam Hussain (A.S)!
With a very heavy heart we are sharing the news of the passing away of Syed Abrar Hussain Farshori, son of late Syed Nasir Hussain Farshori in Basel on June 30, 2025.
He is the son-in-law of Ghulam Abbas Hassam, and was previously a resident of Geneva.
We kindly request Surah e Fateha for the Marhoom.
May Allah bless his soul and elevate him to the highest ranks in the hereafter, and grant the grieving family Sabr in this extremely difficult time as they come to terms with this unimaginable loss.
With a very heavy heart we are sharing the news of the passing away of Zain Abidi’s father, Syed Mohamed Haider Abidi son of Syed Mohamed Azam Abidi in Dubai on May 13, 2025.
Pope Francis meets Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani at his residence in Najaf on March 6, 2021
In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
Your Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican,
Greetings and respect,
We have received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Pope of the Vatican, who held a high spiritual status among many peoples of the world and was deeply respected by all, due to his distinguished role in serving the causes of peace and tolerance and showing solidarity with the oppressed and persecuted across the globe.
The historic meeting that brought him together with the Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf was of great significance, as both parties affirmed the fundamental role of faith in God Almighty and His messages, and the commitment to noble moral values in overcoming the major challenges facing humanity in this era. They emphasized the need for joint efforts to promote a culture of peaceful coexistence, reject violence and hatred, and uphold values of harmony among people based on the safeguarding of rights and mutual respect among followers of various religions and intellectual orientations.
As the Supreme Religious Authority extends its condolences and sympathy to the followers of the Catholic Church around the world on this grievous loss, it wishes them patience and solace and prays to Almighty God to bestow upon them and all of humanity the goodness, blessings, and peace that befit His vast mercy.
Following the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, Eid-ul-Fitr serves as a timely reminder to be grateful for what we have and to share with those who may be less fortunate. It is an occasion to celebrate by gathering with friends and family to show gratitude towards God.
Ramadhan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramadhan˺. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful.
The Holy Quran, 2:185
Paying Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory for Muslims on this day.
Insha’Allah, Eid ul Fitr will be on Monday, March 31, 2025 and Eid prayers will be held at 09.30 am at:
Islamisch-Kultureller Verein Ahlebeyt Schweiz Grabenstrasse 7 8952 Schlieren
