Al-Haydari Catalog

Ethics, Spirituality, and Society

Society and Community

The study of the Muslim community, social justice, and human relations.

44 videos

10 min
The Most Important Principles That Must Be Observed in the 2018 Iraqi Elections
أهم الأصول التي لابد من مراعاتها في الانتخابات العراقية 2018
A lecture outlining the key principles and guidelines that should be respected during the 2018 parliamentary elections in Iraq.
22 Apr 2018
6 min
Sayyid al-Haydari's Stance on Recent Events in the Iraqi Arena
موقف السيد الحيدري من الأحداث الأخيرة في الساحة العراقية
A short lecture or statement regarding the contemporary political and social situation in Iraq from the perspective of the religious authority.
19 Feb 2017
8 min
Sectarian Conflict: Achieving the Goals of the Umma's Enemies
درگیری مذهبی، تحقق اهداف دشمنان امت
This video examines how sectarian conflict serves the objectives of the enemies of the Muslim community (umma).
16 Aug 2015
8 min
Live Address by His Eminence, the Religious Authority (Marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari to Friday Prayers Worshippers at al-Waili Mosque in Baghdad
كلمة سماحة المرجع الديني السيد كمال الحيدري بالمباشر لمصلي الجمعة في جامع الوائلي ببغداد
A live address delivered by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari to worshippers attending Friday prayers at al-Waili Mosque in Baghdad.
14 Jul 2015
3 min
Critique of Certain Deviant Phenomena in Husayni Rituals
نقد بعض الظواهر الإنحرافية في الشعائر الحسينية
A short discussion addressing and critiquing certain deviant practices and phenomena associated with Husayni mourning rituals.
20 Nov 2014
7 min
Among the Most Important Causes of Division in the Muslim Community
من أهم أسباب اختلاف الأمة
A short video exploring the primary factors and causes behind division and discord within the Muslim community (umma).
17 Nov 2014
2 min
Allama al-Haydari Attending Mourning Rituals
العلامة الحيدري والحضور في مراسيم العزاء
This brief clip shows His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari participating in traditional mourning ceremonies.
8 Dec 2013
10 min
The Culture and Etiquette of Differing Opinions Among Imami Scholars
ثقافة وآداب اختلاف الراي عند علماء الإمامية
This lecture discusses the scholarly ethics, norms, and culture of academic disagreement among Imami Shi'i scholars.
21 Aug 2013
10 min
Dangerous Statements
تصريحات خطيرة
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses critical issues and potential dangers associated with the system of religious agency (wikala) within the religious institution.
5 Feb 2013
10 min
The Religious Authority Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari Expresses Solidarity with the Protesters and Calls for the Overthrow of the Ruling Class in Iraq
المرجع السيد كمال الحيدري يتضامن مع المتظاهرين ويدعو لإسقاط الطبقة الحاكمة في العراق
In this statement, His Eminence the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari expresses his solidarity with the popular protests in Iraq and calls for the removal of the ruling political class.
23 Oct 2019
3 min
Sayyid al-Haydari's Stance on the Arba'een Pilgrimage
موقف السيد الحيدري من زيارة الأربعين
In this short clip, Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari clarifies his religious and scholarly stance regarding the Arba'een pilgrimage.
22 Nov 2018
5 min
Religion is Morality
الدين هو الأخلاق
A short lecture highlighting the fundamental connection between religion and morality, emphasizing that the core of faith is ethical conduct.
18 Jun 2018
2 min
Sayyid al-Haydari's Position on the 2018 Iraqi Elections
موقف السيد الحيدري من الانتخابات العراقية 2018
A brief statement or speech clarifying the stance of Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari regarding the 2018 parliamentary elections in Iraq.
21 Apr 2018
5 min
The Position of Sayyid al-Haydari on the Amendment of the Personal Status Law in Iraq
موقف السيد الحيدري من تعديل قانون الاحوال الشخصية في العراق
A lecture addressing Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari's perspective regarding amendments to the personal status law in Iraq.
3 Dec 2017
3 min
How the Messenger of God (peace be upon him and his family) Broke the Logic of Tribal Culture
كيف كسر رسول الله (ص) منطق الثقافة القبلية
A brief lecture on the Prophet's role in transforming the social and cultural norms of tribalism in the Arabian Peninsula.
23 Oct 2017
50 min
Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him): The Centrality of the Cause in the Conscience of the Umma
الإمام الحسين(ع) محورية القضية في وجدان الأمة
A lecture discussing the profound impact and central role of Imam al-Husayn's cause within the collective consciousness of the Muslim community.
2 Oct 2017
6 min
Sayyid al-Haydari's Position on the Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan
موقف السيد الحيدري من الاستفتاء في كردستان العراق
A brief statement or lecture outlining the speaker's stance regarding the independence referendum in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
14 Sept 2017
8 min
Intellectual Freedom in the Shi'i Seminaries
الحرية الفكرية في الحوزات العلمية الشيعية
A lecture discussing the state and scope of intellectual freedom and critical inquiry within the traditional Shi'i hawza system.
26 Jan 2017
52 min
The Most Important Causes of Disunity in the Muslim Community
أهم أسباب اختلاف الأمة
In this interview with Al Mayadeen channel, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the primary causes of division within the Muslim community (umma).
16 Jul 2016
15 min
The Qur'anic Method for Establishing a Culture of Dialogue in Society
الاسلوب القرآني لإقرار ثقافة الحوار في المجتمع (من حوار مع قناة الميادين)
An excerpt from an interview discussing how the Qur'an fosters and anchors a culture of dialogue among people.
5 Apr 2016
10 min
The Culture of Dialogue from a Qur'anic Perspective
ثقافة الحوار من منظور قرآني
An interview segment discussing how the Qur'an frames and promotes a culture of constructive dialogue.
29 Mar 2016
13 min
What Is the Way to Be a Single Muslim Community?
ما هو السبيل لأن نكون أمة واحدة؟
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the pathways to achieving unity within the Muslim community (umma).
25 Jan 2016
2 min
The Background That Led to the Emergence of False Mahdist Claims in Our Time
الأرضية التي أدت الى ظهور دعوات المهدوية الباطلة في زماننا
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the historical and intellectual background leading to false claims regarding the Mahdi in contemporary times.
5 Jan 2016
10 min
Among the Most Important Causes of Excommunication in Religious Thought
من أهم أسباب التكفير في الفكر الديني
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines the primary causes behind excommunication (takfir) within religious thought.
30 Dec 2015
6 min
Cursing (La'n) Is the Discourse of the Inhabitants of Hell and Greeting (Salam) Is the Discourse of the Inhabitants of Paradise
(لعن) گفتمان دوزخیان و(سلام) گفتمان بهشتیان
This video contrasts the discourse of cursing with the discourse of greeting in Islamic ethics and social interaction.
16 Aug 2015
3 min
The Most Important Consequences of Dogmatism Regarding the Thoughts of Others
مهمترین پیامدهای جمود نسبت به افکار دیگران
This video analyzes the negative impacts of intellectual rigidity and dogmatism in dealing with diverse viewpoints.
4 Aug 2015
39 min
Who is the Shi'i in the School of the Ahl al-Bayt?
من هو الشيعي في مدرسة أهل البيت؟
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the definition and true identity of a Shi'i according to the teachings and tradition of the Ahl al-Bayt.
10 Mar 2015
5 min
Rapprochement Is Not Achieved Except Through Each Sect Critiquing Its Own Heritage
التقريب لا يتحقق الا بنقد كل فرقة ما في تراثها
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses the topic of sectarian rapprochement and argues that it requires each religious group to critically examine its own heritage.
7 Mar 2015
8 min
Sectarian Conflict Serves the Goals of the Umma's Enemies
الصراع المذهبي تحقيق لأهداف أعداء الأمة
A short video clip featuring Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discussing sectarianism and its harmful impact on the Muslim community.
15 Jan 2015
26 min
Allama al-Haydari's Stance on Satellite Channels Promoting Sedition, Cursing, and Insulting
موقف العلامة الحيدري من فضائيات الفتنة والسب والشتم
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses sectarian satellite channels and condemns practices of cursing and sowing discord.
3 Jun 2014
20 min
Why Did the Prophet's Measures Fail to Protect Religion from Deviation?
لماذا فشلت اجراءات النبي (ص) لحفظ الدين عن الانحراف؟
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines the historical measures taken by the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and the reasons behind subsequent religious deviation.
17 May 2014
3 min
The Most Significant Consequences Resulting from Closure Toward Other Schools of Thought
أهم النتائج المترتبة على الإنغلاق على الفكر الآخر
A short discussion on the negative outcomes of intellectual isolation and sectarian rigidity.
27 Jan 2014
19 min
Why Did the Measures Taken by the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) Fail to Protect Religion from Deviation?
لماذا فشلت اجراءات النبي صلی الله عليه وآله وسلّم لحفظ الدين عن الانحراف؟
A lecture examining the historical factors and measures surrounding the preservation of the Islamic message after the Prophet.
20 Jan 2014
7 min
Jurisprudence as Practiced in Seminaries is the Jurisprudence of Bodies, Not Spirits
الفقه القائم في الحوزات العلمية فقه الأبدان وليس فقه الأرواح
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the orientation of contemporary seminary jurisprudence, arguing that it focuses primarily on ritual acts of the body rather than spiritual dimensions.
18 Jan 2014
11 min
The Culture of Disagreement and Critiquing Opinions
ثقافة الاختلاف ونقد الآراء
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the proper intellectual etiquette and culture surrounding scholarly disagreements and the critique of differing opinions.
7 Dec 2013
3 min
Reform from Within
الاصلاح من الداخل
This video by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the concept of reform from within.
5 Dec 2013
4 min
The Culture of Disagreement
ثقافة الاختلاف
A short lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discussing the culture of disagreement.
20 Oct 2013
8 min
The Dangers of Sectarian Extremism and Its Causes
مخاطر التطرف المذهبي وأسبابه
A lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discussing the causes and dangers of sectarian extremism within the Muslim community.
25 Sept 2013
49 min
Obstacles to the Success of Corrective Movements
موانع نجاح الحركات التصحيحية
This lecture examines the common obstacles and challenges that face intellectual and religious reform movements.
18 Aug 2013
5 min
The Triad: Wealth, Media, and Religious Authority
ثالوث: المال، الإعلام والسلطة الشرعية
A brief analysis of the interplay between financial resources, media influence, and religious leadership.
24 Jul 2013
44 min
Methods and Mechanisms of Discourse with the Other
أساليب وآليات الخطاب مع الآخر
Religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the proper methodologies and ethical mechanisms for engaging in dialogue with ideological and religious opponents, addressing a visiting seminary delegation.
1 Jul 2013
58 min
The Need of the Muslim Community for Religious Authority in Explaining Religious Knowledge (Episode 4)
حاجة الأمة إلى المرجعية في بيان المعارف الدينية - 4
Discusses why the Muslim community (umma) relies on religious authority for the elucidation of religious knowledge.
27 Feb 2013
40 min
The Dangers of Infiltrating the Appointment System of the Religious Authority
مخاطر اختراق نظام تعيين المرجعية الدينية
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses the risks and vulnerabilities regarding the appointment system of the religious authority (marja'iyya).
13 Feb 2013
55 min
A Humanitarian Thesis
أطروحة إنسانية
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses a humanitarian thesis within the framework of the Mahdist Thesis series.
20 Jan 2013