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'''The Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly''' (Persian: مجمع جهانی اهل البیت) was established by some elite followers of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] under the supervision of the great Islamic authority of the [[Shi'a]] world in 1990 as an International non-governmental organization to undertake the great task of identifying, organizing, educating and supporting the lovers of the Ahl al-Bayt (a). | '''The Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly''' (Persian: مجمع جهانی اهل البیت) was established by some elite followers of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] under the supervision of the great Islamic authority of the [[Shi'a]] world in 1990 as an International non-governmental organization to undertake the great task of identifying, organizing, educating and supporting the lovers of the Ahl al-Bayt (a). | ||
== The Assembly's | == The Assembly's Fundamental Elements == | ||
The fundamental elements of the assembly are as follows: | The fundamental elements of the assembly are as follows: | ||
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In May 1990, the first International meeting of the followers of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] was held in [[Tehran]] with 300 elites of the Islamic world. | In May 1990, the first International meeting of the followers of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] was held in [[Tehran]] with 300 elites of the Islamic world. | ||
Since then, according to the constitution of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly, a meeting with all members of the General Assembly has been held every four years. In these meetings, suggestions, plans and decisions are made regarding the improvement of the cultural, social, economic and legal | Since then, according to the constitution of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly, a meeting with all members of the General Assembly has been held every four years. In these meetings, suggestions, plans and decisions are made regarding the improvement of the cultural, social, economic and legal situations of [[Muslim]]s around the world. | ||
The first meeting of the General Assembly was held in February 1994. More than 330 members from 61 countries, as well as scholars and researchers of different fields participated. | The first meeting of the General Assembly was held in February 1994. More than 330 members from 61 countries, as well as scholars and researchers of different fields participated. | ||
The second meeting was held in February 1998 with more than 350 members from 56 countries. | The second meeting was held in February 1998 with more than 350 members from 56 countries participating. | ||
The third meeting was held in October 2003 with 500 members from 80 countries. In this meeting, in addition to discussions around the scheduled topics, committees were formed to tackle the economic problems of the [[Shi'a]] and defend them based on principles of human rights. | The third meeting was held in October 2003 with 500 members from 80 countries participating. In this meeting, in addition to discussions around the scheduled topics, committees were formed to tackle the economic problems of the [[Shi'a]] and defend them based on principles of human rights. | ||
The fourth meeting was held in August 2007 on the Eid of [[the Month of Sha'ban]], with more than 460 members from 110 countries. | The fourth meeting was held in August 2007 on the Eid of [[the Month of Sha'ban]], with more than 460 members from 110 countries participating. | ||
The fifth meeting was held in September 2011 with approximately 600 members from 110 countries. | The fifth meeting was held in September 2011 with approximately 600 members from 110 countries. | ||
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==== Legal Members of the Supreme Council ==== | ==== Legal Members of the Supreme Council ==== | ||
Some personalities are members of the Supreme Council | Some personalities are members of the Supreme Council due to their legal positions. These include: | ||
# Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Muhammad Hasan Akhtari]], the General Secretary of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly | # Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Muhammad Hasan Akhtari]], the General Secretary of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly | ||
# Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Hasan Hamadah]] from [[Lebanon]] | # Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Hasan Hamadah]] from [[Lebanon]], the representative of [[al-Sayyid Hasan Nasr Allah]] | ||
# Dr. [[Mehdi Mostafawi]], the former director of [[Islamic Culture and Relations Organization]] | # Dr. [[Mehdi Mostafawi]], the former director of [[Islamic Culture and Relations Organization]] | ||
# Dr. [[Muhammad Baqir Khorramshad]], the director of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization | # Dr. [[Muhammad Baqir Khorramshad]], the current director of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization | ||
==== Deceased or Resigned Members ==== | ==== Deceased or Resigned Members ==== | ||
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==== Executive Affairs of the Supreme Council ==== | ==== Executive Affairs of the Supreme Council ==== | ||
In the session held in September 2012, [[Muhsin Mujtahid Shabistari]] was chosen | In the session held in September 2012, [[Muhsin Mujtahid Shabistari]] was chosen to be the director, [[Qurban'Ali Dorri Najaf Abadi]] the vice director and [[al-Sayyid Abu al-Hasan Nawwab]] the secretary of the Supreme Council. | ||
=== Secretary General === | === Secretary General === | ||
According to the constitution of the assembly, the secretary general is chosen by the | According to the constitution of the assembly, the secretary general is chosen by the Supreme Council and is appointed by the [[Wali Faqih]]. The secretary general and the executive departments under his supervision including the departments of international affairs, cultural affairs, administrative affairs and financial affairs and also the secretary general's office area, manage ongoing affairs of the assembly. | ||
* The current secretary general of the assembly is Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Muhammad Hasan Akhtari]] (former ambassador of [[Iran]] in [[Syria]]) | * The current secretary general of the assembly is Hujjat al-Islam wa l-Muslimin [[Muhammad Hasan Akhtari]] (former ambassador of [[Iran]] in [[Syria]]) | ||