The World Federation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations
Vision Statement

The World Federation exists to achieve the pleasure of Allah SWT by developing spiritual and vibrant communities serving humanity
Mission Statement

The World Federation enables its member institutions to promote the values and practices of the Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Faith for the spiritual and material well being of humanity at large
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Haiti Relief 2010: Part 1 - Al Mahdi Islamic Centre
Upon learning that there were Shia Muslims in Haiti who were seriously affected by the catastrophic earthquake, The World Federation asked our contact for more information on the community there. We were moved to learn about their struggles, their determination and their triumphs in their great journey to Allah (SWT). more...
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Haiti Relief 2010: Part 2 – Al Mahdi Islamic Centre
The Al Mahdi Centre runs a school and has about 200 children enrolled. Children who live with their families are asked to make a yearly contribution of USD $10. Those children who are homeless are provided with education at no charge. more...
AAWA: New wells, hand pumps and latrines for Lucknow
Thanks to the continued contributions of donors from around the world, we are able to reach out to the struggling families who need these very basic provisions to lead healthier lives. more...
The World Federation speaks out against recent Saudi statements
In this letter The World Federation condemns the recent inappropriate statements by Shaykh Al-Ureifi. more...
IIPS student inspires a new sisters’ circle in Damascus
Sabiha Jaffer, 3rd year student at Islamic Institute for Postgraduate Studies (IIPS) in Damascus, describes her role in furthering the teachings of Islam to other Damascus-based sisters. more...
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Board Focus Remembering Ayatullah Sayed Abu Al-Qasim Al-Khoei
It is nearly eighteen years since the death of Ayatullah Udhma Syed Abu al-Qassim al-Khoei. The lapse of time, however, has not dimmed his memory. more...
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Commemorating the Shahadat of 8th Imam (as)
14 February 2010 - 14 February 2010
29 Safar 1431 - 29 Safar 1431
Born in the month of Dhul Qadah in the year 148 AH, Imam al-Ridha (the Content One) went through numerous challenges in his short 55 years, however, he was also able to ride the high tide of ‘freedom’ granted to him during the caliphate of the Abbasid emp
Commemorating the Wafat of Masuma e Qum (AS)
19 February 2010 - 19 February 2010
4 Rabi'al Awwal 1431 - 4 Rabi'al Awwal 1431
Born in 173 AH in the blessed city of Madina, Lady Fatima Masuma was surrounded by those who were granted wisdom, knowledge and the sacred status of Imamate by Allah.
Commemorating the Shahadat of 11th Imam (AS)
23 February 2010 - 23 February 2010
8 Rabi'al Awwal 1431 - 8 Rabi'al Awwal 1431
Born in the year 232 AH in the city of Madina, the Imam was quickly brought to Iraq and spent the majority of his life in the garrison city of Samarra. Due to this city being the center of the military headquarters of the Abbasid empire, and ‘army’ transl
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