The current programs of the centre presently are various in nature and are welcomed by a large group of Iranians. The social and cultural services and programs are as follows:
A) The Thursday nights session
This occasion is organized based on four goals:
- Interaction with Allah (s.w.t.) and enhancing spiritual feelings
- Familiarization with Islamic thoughts and teachings
- Response to questions
- Preservation of the Iranian Islamic identity accompanied by creating a sense of belonging to the Iranian society in order to prevent alienation and its consequences such as depression.
The program is in the following order:
- Praying in Jamaat (praying in group)
- Dua Kumail
- Speech (Dr. Sayed Mohammad Kazem Mesbah Moosavi and guests)
- Programs on various religious occasions
- Questions and Answers
- Serving dinner and friendly meetings
B) Educational programs
- Islamic teachings, including lessons on Islamic thought and teachings of Quran for different ages held on Thursdays (same time as Thu. nights program).
- Discussion classes held on Thursdays for teens aged 12 to 16 (same time as Thu. nights program).
- Youth meetings are another goal of the Centre. To be held on Thursdays (same time as Thu. nights program).
- Programs just for women that include dua and Quran recited by anyone who volunteers, lecture, questions and answers session, and dinner.
C) Other services offered to the Iranian Families
- Marriage Consultation
- Ceremonies for engagements and weddings held in Islamic Iranian Centre of Imam Ali (a.s.)
- Official translation of government documents, marriage certificates, etc.
- Taking care of and visiting patients who are sick
- Taking care of pregnant women in times of delivery in case of the absence of their relatives
- Job fair
- Psychotherapy through consultation with professional psychologists and experts
- Other religious ceremonies such as:
- Ceremony for the teenage puberty (Jashn-e-takleef)
- Ceremony for death of Muslims
- Complete funeral services
D) Organizing different occasions and ceremonies
There are ceremonies that are organized in Eids, Vafats, and Viladats throughout the year. This is to familiarize Iranian Muslims with the Iranian culture, history of Islam, and values based upon the teachings and sayings of the Quran and Ahlul-Bayt.
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