tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50081677637983109292024-03-20T08:11:35.689-07:00Imam Husain(A.S.)-The Chief of MartyrsThe site is dedicated to the pure soul of Imam Husain(a.s).Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-34228059910108223852024-02-14T06:41:00.000-08:002024-02-14T06:41:14.878-08:00Kya Kisi Imam ne Zanjeer Zani ki hai ? - Video<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gI7ffPagpzg" width="469" youtube-src-id="gI7ffPagpzg"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-1379015158262828232023-07-20T02:14:00.003-07:002023-12-31T11:45:58.343-08:00Shia Matam kyon karte hain ?<p> </p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQ9nt75LSKY" width="320" youtube-src-id="xQ9nt75LSKY"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-83927151166475429012023-07-20T02:07:00.001-07:002023-07-20T02:07:45.134-07:00Shia Matam kyu kartay hai? | Shaykh Hassan Allahyari<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKF4Zfd9QRw" width="320" youtube-src-id="jKF4Zfd9QRw"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-897155143346700792023-07-20T01:57:00.002-07:002023-07-20T01:57:55.357-07:00Why Shia commemorate Imam Husain and perform Matam ?<div style="text-align: justify;">Shia Muslims commemorate Imam Husain and perform matam (mourning rituals) as a way of expressing their grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Imam Husain and his companions during the Battle of Karbala. This event is central to Shia Islamic history and theology and holds immense significance for the Shia community. Here are some reasons why Shia Muslims commemorate Imam Husain and engage in matam:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDI23j6gijrwk9Y8xRUhW7Jen95KST6Lc7TyHcZ_vCh2NRzXge0clk_jiQRkvjgQKJ4OboBGBUB_wo0TktenjwP32f73-ty5a7Do6KKLYf-0ABuo0W4BOy2nRIr8dU6v_FQO7cXQh_x3DSEVJ0MojqMSBAzms4NaiWGNw8L2aDf7NOTzcPGUQhGb8chs/s1275/Imam%20Hussain%20shrine%20in%20Karbala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDI23j6gijrwk9Y8xRUhW7Jen95KST6Lc7TyHcZ_vCh2NRzXge0clk_jiQRkvjgQKJ4OboBGBUB_wo0TktenjwP32f73-ty5a7Do6KKLYf-0ABuo0W4BOy2nRIr8dU6v_FQO7cXQh_x3DSEVJ0MojqMSBAzms4NaiWGNw8L2aDf7NOTzcPGUQhGb8chs/s16000/Imam%20Hussain%20shrine%20in%20Karbala.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. **Love and Devotion**: Shia Muslims have deep love and devotion for the family of Prophet Muhammad, known as the Ahl al-Bayt. Imam Husain, being the grandson of the Prophet, is revered as a righteous and noble figure. Commemorating him is an expression of this affection and a means to honor his sacrifice.<br /><br />2. **Martyrdom and Sacrifice**: The martyrdom of Imam Husain and his companions in Karbala is seen as a supreme sacrifice in the path of upholding truth and justice. It symbolizes the struggle against oppression and tyranny. Shia Muslims commemorate this sacrifice to draw lessons from it and remain steadfast in their commitment to justice.<br /><br />3. **Spiritual Upliftment**: The events of Karbala have a profound impact on the spiritual consciousness of Shia Muslims. Commemorating Imam Husain helps them deepen their faith and connection to God, reminding them of the values of patience, perseverance, and righteousness.<br /><br />4. **Social and Political Awareness**: The commemoration of Imam Husain's martyrdom is not merely a historical ritual but also serves as a means of raising social and political awareness. It encourages believers to be vigilant against injustice and to stand up against oppression in all forms.<br /><br />5. **Community Bonding**: Muharram and the rituals of matam bring Shia communities together. They provide a shared space for collective mourning, reflection, and solidarity, fostering a sense of unity and brotherhood among Shia Muslims.<br /><br />6. **Reaffirmation of Faith**: The rituals of matam, such as chest-beating and self-flagellation, are acts of mourning that symbolize grief over the tragedy of Karbala. They serve as a reminder of the intensity of the suffering and the emotional connection to the martyrdom of Imam Husain.<br /><br />It's important to note that matam, though practiced by some Shia communities, is not universally accepted or practiced in the same way by all Shia Muslims. Some Shia scholars discourage certain forms of matam that may cause self-harm, emphasizing the importance of expressing grief in a manner that is in accordance with Islamic teachings and principles.<br /><br />Overall, the commemoration of Imam Husain's martyrdom and the observance of matam are deeply rooted in Shia Islamic tradition. They represent a powerful narrative of resistance against oppression, a profound expression of faith, and a symbol of love and devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt and the values they represent.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-32674072470488090392023-07-20T01:47:00.002-07:002023-12-31T11:58:05.989-08:00Martyrdom of Ali Akbar - son of Imam Husain(as) in Karbala<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The death of Ali Akbar, also known as Ali al-Akbar, is another heart-wrenching event that took place during the Battle of Karbala. Ali Akbar was the eldest son of Imam Husain and Lady Umm Layth (also known as Layla). He was known for his striking resemblance to Prophet Muhammad, his grandfather, and was highly admired for his noble character and bravery.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2QVLhNue5VWDca7CsP8lt0io-NgcWdX9B_4qLz--MwcESHtSrwkAm1OH8x28CqJ_tk1saML3Q6kAVR3piiG8fjoxgm8DuOIL4KgOu5G1PTrhbnx9dP3xjh9m2gwMc2mDgqK4fn4fqkacGGl5b3E8r0GPbd0jd6ceMMVBAZTXS-X0uxVPe5oRNGRcDTk/s2400/Death%20of%20Ali%20Akbar%20in%20Karbala.jpg" style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2400" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2QVLhNue5VWDca7CsP8lt0io-NgcWdX9B_4qLz--MwcESHtSrwkAm1OH8x28CqJ_tk1saML3Q6kAVR3piiG8fjoxgm8DuOIL4KgOu5G1PTrhbnx9dP3xjh9m2gwMc2mDgqK4fn4fqkacGGl5b3E8r0GPbd0jd6ceMMVBAZTXS-X0uxVPe5oRNGRcDTk/w400-h226/Death%20of%20Ali%20Akbar%20in%20Karbala.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">During the events leading up to the Battle of Karbala, Imam Husain and his small group of followers were confronted by the much larger and hostile army of Yazid ibn Muawiya, the Umayyad caliph. Imam Husain's camp was besieged, and they were denied access to water for several days.<br /><br />On the day of Ashura, which is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, the battle intensified, and Imam Husain's companions fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. As the battle unfolded, the enemies targeted Imam Husain's family members, including his beloved son, Ali Akbar.<br /><br />Ali Akbar, filled with devotion to his father and the cause of justice, sought permission to enter the battlefield. Imam Husain, knowing the perils that awaited his son, was initially reluctant to grant permission. However, upon seeing the earnestness and determination of Ali Akbar, he eventually allowed him to fight.<br /><br />Ali Akbar, with a heart full of courage and a spirit unwavering in its commitment to truth, entered the battlefield and fought bravely. He displayed extraordinary valor and skill in combat, striking awe in the hearts of both friends and foes alike. Despite his youth, he fought with the strength and dignity befitting a true warrior.<br /><br />As the battle raged on, Ali Akbar's thirst became unbearable due to the scorching desert heat and lack of water. He fought valiantly until he was eventually struck by an enemy soldier who attacked him from behind. Mortally wounded, Ali Akbar fell from his horse and called out to his father for help.<br /><br />Imam Husain rushed to the scene, witnessing the dying moments of his beloved son. He cradled Ali Akbar in his arms, comforting him in his final moments. Ali Akbar's last request to his father was for some water to quench his thirst. However, with the enemy's blockade, there was no water to offer.<br /><br />Imam Husain could only watch helplessly as his beloved son took his last breath. The death of Ali Akbar added to the immense grief and sorrow felt by Imam Husain and his family members during the tragic events of Karbala.<br /><br />The martyrdom of Ali Akbar, like that of other family members and companions of Imam Husain, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice and unwavering commitment to justice displayed by the noble souls on that fateful day in Karbala. The remembrance of their martyrdom during the month of Muharram continues to inspire millions of Muslims, especially within the Shia community, to uphold principles of righteousness and stand against oppression and injustice.</span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-19520359872048223262023-07-20T01:38:00.002-07:002023-07-20T01:50:26.597-07:00Imam Husain(a.s) Infant son Ali Asgar Martyrdom in Karbala<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTylBC6x1N90W6W88MGqwse3_cx6vZ6fU7JUYHIS9bxwUU-Cju3fVeO5Vt2j4c29FHYcmqrqKH-8VKE9m9P4eV_MI2sAzNjRPaJnZYtQ6ZfVxiwBNu-1o3gzwbz2DNOFQHLY4R6GYRcg23s24ev4cWEvE7YlMftZThIFTy_B9Nb6jUSpfvqP1DkXtfus/s1100/Ali%20Asgar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTylBC6x1N90W6W88MGqwse3_cx6vZ6fU7JUYHIS9bxwUU-Cju3fVeO5Vt2j4c29FHYcmqrqKH-8VKE9m9P4eV_MI2sAzNjRPaJnZYtQ6ZfVxiwBNu-1o3gzwbz2DNOFQHLY4R6GYRcg23s24ev4cWEvE7YlMftZThIFTy_B9Nb6jUSpfvqP1DkXtfus/s16000/Ali%20Asgar.jpg" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tragic death of Imam Husain's infant son, Ali al-Asghar (also known as Ali Asghar or Ali al-Ridha), is one of the most heartrending incidents that occurred during the Battle of Karbala. Ali al-Asghar was the youngest son of Imam Husain and Lady Rubab, and he was just six months old at the time of the battle.</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the events leading up to the Battle of Karbala, Imam Husain and his small group of followers were surrounded by the much larger army of Yazid ibn Muawiya, the Umayyad caliph. The Imam's camp was besieged, and they were deprived of food and water for days.<br /><br />On the day of Ashura, which is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, the battle reached its climax. Imam Husain, knowing that he and his companions were vastly outnumbered, chose to confront the forces of Yazid and refused to pledge allegiance to an unjust ruler.<br /><br />Amidst the scorching desert heat and severe thirst, Ali al-Asghar became extremely weak and was crying from thirst. In an attempt to appeal to the enemy's sense of mercy, Imam Husain carried his infant son in his arms and brought him to the battlefield, seeking water for the infant who was dying of thirst.<br /><br />Imam Husain approached the enemy's camp with the baby in his arms and asked for some water for the child. However, instead of showing compassion, one of Yazid's soldiers, named Harmala ibn Kahil, cruelly shot an arrow towards the baby. The arrow struck Ali al-Asghar in the neck, causing a fatal injury. The baby passed away in his father's arms, martyred in the pursuit of justice and truth.<br /><br />The death of Ali al-Asghar further intensified the grief and sorrow of Imam Husain and his family members, as they witnessed the unbearable loss of their youngest and most innocent member. The tragedy of Karbala remains a deeply significant event for Muslims, especially for the Shia community, who commemorate and mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husain and his companions, including the innocent child Ali al-Asghar, during the month of Muharram. The remembrance of Karbala serves as a reminder of the struggle against oppression and tyranny and the unwavering commitment to uphold the principles of justice and righteousness.<br /></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-50963820774337451202023-07-20T01:22:00.002-07:002023-07-20T01:32:28.150-07:00Imam Husain(a.s) Revolution in Karbala - Shia View<div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMmct8CBrCctxT4BTYaFVtvjOn-1CRfro9rmswAh6VmyPHDiY57Wl5yit63pLSPJRjAJFDNPxMZbbettnM4Z1w79ZBaNAMJHGg1wnEdQwVc6qaWDE3y7rcupCj4epGr4YOkUzBtMvsd_kAhCKrm6LFAW6w7eDyx-rOwXqVqotHQd-CQv33frIi6_951s/s4032/IMG_2487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMmct8CBrCctxT4BTYaFVtvjOn-1CRfro9rmswAh6VmyPHDiY57Wl5yit63pLSPJRjAJFDNPxMZbbettnM4Z1w79ZBaNAMJHGg1wnEdQwVc6qaWDE3y7rcupCj4epGr4YOkUzBtMvsd_kAhCKrm6LFAW6w7eDyx-rOwXqVqotHQd-CQv33frIi6_951s/s16000/IMG_2487.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In Shia Islam, the event of Imam Husain's revolution holds immense significance and is commemorated every year during the month of Muharram, especially on the day of Ashura (the 10th day of Muharram). Imam Husain was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the son of Imam Ali (the first Shia Imam) and Fatimah Zahra (the daughter of Prophet Muhammad).</div><p style="text-align: justify;">The revolution of Imam Husain took place in the year 680 AD in the plains of Karbala, in present-day Iraq. It was a pivotal moment in Islamic history and had a profound impact on the development and identity of the Shia community. The core principles and beliefs that emerged from this event shaped the distinct theology and practices of Shia Islam.<br /><br />The key Shia perspectives on Imam Husain's revolution are as follows:<br /><br />1. **Defending Truth and Justice**: The central theme of Imam Husain's revolution was to uphold truth and justice. He stood up against the oppressive and tyrannical rule of Yazid ibn Muawiya, the Umayyad caliph at the time, who had deviated from the teachings of Islam. Imam Husain refused to pledge allegiance to a ruler who acted unjustly and sought to preserve the true values of Islam.<br /><br />2. **Martyrdom for the Sake of Islam**: Imam Husain's refusal to compromise his principles and his decision to face the mighty forces of Yazid's army, even though he was vastly outnumbered, demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Islam. He, along with his family members and companions, chose martyrdom over surrendering their beliefs.<br /><br />3. **Redemption and Atonement**: Shia Muslims see Imam Husain's sacrifice as a means of redemption and atonement for the Ummah (Muslim community). His martyrdom is believed to have purified the Islamic faith from corruption and deviation. It serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in the face of adversity and to struggle against injustice and oppression.<br /><br />4. **Continuation of Prophetic Mission**: Shia Islam upholds the concept of Imamat, which means divinely appointed leadership after the Prophet Muhammad. Imam Husain, as the third Shia Imam, is considered the rightful spiritual and temporal leader of the Muslim community after his father, Imam Ali. His stand against tyranny is seen as a continuation of the Prophet Muhammad's mission to establish justice and equity in society.<br /><br />5. **Resilience and Triumph of Truth**: Despite the apparent defeat on the battlefield of Karbala, the event is viewed as a triumph of truth over falsehood. Imam Husain's message and sacrifice continue to resonate with millions of Muslims, inspiring them to stand up against oppression and to strive for a just society.<br /><br />6. **Mourning and Commemoration**: The martyrdom of Imam Husain and his companions is deeply mourned and commemorated annually by Shia Muslims during the month of Muharram and specifically on Ashura. These gatherings, known as Majalis, are intended to remember the sacrifices made by the Imam and to renew the commitment to his principles.<br /><br />It is important to note that while the above points represent the general Shia perspective on Imam Husain's revolution, individual beliefs and practices may vary within the Shia community. The event of Karbala is remembered as a solemn occasion, fostering unity among Shia Muslims and reinforcing their dedication to the values exemplified by Imam Husain.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-78445959642422816732022-10-29T09:08:00.004-07:002022-10-29T09:08:53.343-07:00WHY did Imam Hussain(as) take his Family to Karbala ? | Sayed Ammar Nakshawani<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oBuOHQjSfNE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-972500778189193242022-10-29T09:02:00.004-07:002022-10-29T09:02:53.249-07:00Did Shia Kill Imam Hussain(as)? | Sayed Ammar Nakshawani<p> </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uEzGyNVlffM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-57606503883533739622022-10-29T08:48:00.002-07:002022-10-29T08:48:21.222-07:00Why do Shias beat their Chest for Imam Hussain ? Sayed Ammar Nakshawani<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQWLclR0vyA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-77032606025096140692022-10-29T08:37:00.007-07:002022-10-29T08:37:58.161-07:00Did Yazid kill Imam Hussain (as)? <p> Courtesy : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SayedAmmarNakshawaniOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/c/SayedAmmarNakshawaniOfficial</a></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mn5KBUwoYyQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-49680477876358857282021-08-27T11:26:00.002-07:002022-10-29T09:36:57.563-07:00Kya Shiyon ne Imam Hussain ko Qatl Kiya hai ????<p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0gxxTg7k-iI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-89638862698368069022021-08-19T06:36:00.003-07:002021-08-19T06:37:31.087-07:00Shia Matam kyon karte hai ...Kya Matam karna Jaayez hai ?<p> </p><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdzrV4Je1Zw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-6856122626808916802020-08-27T01:51:00.001-07:002020-08-27T01:51:06.151-07:00Shiyon ne kya khud Imam Husain ko qatl kiya!!!<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DiisP1g-Ji0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-16776394455714567342020-08-27T01:45:00.004-07:002020-08-27T01:45:41.910-07:00Acharya Pramod Krishnam about Karbala with Persian Subtitles<p> </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLwePn1tcLs" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-7472193121150966872020-08-27T00:41:00.003-07:002020-08-27T00:42:10.073-07:00Forty Hadiths in honor of Imam Hussain<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Courtesy : <a href="https://imamhussain.org/english/imamhussain/26617">https://imamhussain.org/english/imamhussain/26617</a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Heat of Hussaini Love</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: Surely, there exists in the hearts of
the Mu’mineen, with respect to the martyrdom of Hussain (A.S.), a heat
that never subsides. Mustadrak al‑Wasail vol 10 pg. 318</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ashura </b><b>‑ A Day of Grief</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: The one for whom the day of Ashura is a day
of tragedy, grief and weeping, Allah The Mighty, The Glorious, shall
make the Day of Judgment, a day of joy and happiness for him. Bihar
al‑Anwar, vol. 44, pg. 284.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Muharram </b><b>‑ The Month of Mourning</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: With the advent of the month of Muharram, my
father Imam Kadhim (A.S.) would never be seen laughing; gloom and
sadness would overcome him for (the first) ten days of the month; and
when the tenth day of the month would dawn, it would be a day of
tragedy, grief and weeping for him. Amaali Saduq, pg. 111</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Laughing Eyes</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: O’ Fatimah! Every eye shall be
weeping on the Day of Judgment except the eye which has shed tears over
the tragedy of Hussain (A.S.) for surely, that eye shall be laughing and
shall be given the glad tidings of the bounties and comforts of
Paradise. Bihar al‑Anwar, vol. 44 pg. 193.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><!--more--></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reward of the Martyred Companions</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said (to one of his companions): If you desire that
for you be the reward equivalent to that of those martyred along with
Hussain (A.S.), then whenever you remember him say: ‘ Oh! Would that I
had been with them! A great achievement would I have achieved’. Wasaail
al‑Shia’h, vol. 14, pg. 501.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> The Customary Mourning</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Abu Haroon al‑Makfoof said: I presented myself before Imam Sadiq
(A.S.) whereupon he said to me: “Recite for me a poetry” and so I
recited for him. He said “Not in this manner. Recite for me as you
recite poems and elegies over the grave of Hussain (A.S.)” and so I
recited for him (again). Bihar al Anwar vol 44, pg. 287.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reward for Reciting Poetry/Elegy about Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: There is none who recites poetry about
Hussain (A.S.) and weeps and makes others weep by means of it, except
that Allah makes Paradise incumbent upon him and forgives his sins.
Rijal al‑Shaikh al‑ Tusi pg. 189.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Elegies Reciters</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: All praise is for Allah, who has placed
amongst the people, those who arrive in our presence, and recite elegies
about us. Wasail al‑Shiah vol. 10, pg. 469.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Poetry Recitation during the Period of Mourning</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said (to De’bil, a poet sincerely devoted to the
Ahlul Bayt): I desire that you recite for me poetry, for surely, these
days (of the month of Muharram) are the days of grief and sorrow, which
have passed over us, Ahlul Bayt. Mustadrak al‑Wasail, vol 10, pg. 386.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Shias</b><b>‑The Companions and Associates</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam ‘Ali (A.S.) said: Surely, Allah has chosen for us followers
(Shias), who assist us and are happy at our happiness and are sad in our
sadness. Ghuraral‑Hikam vol. 1, pg. 135.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paradise </b><b>‑ The Recompense of Mourning</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam ‘Ali Ibn al‑Hussain (A.S.) used to say: Every Mu’min, whose eyes
shed tears upon the killing of Hussain Ibn ‘Ali (A.S.) and his
companions, such that the tears roll down his cheeks, Allah shall
accommodate him in the elevated rooms of Paradise. Yanaabe’al‑Mawaddah,
pg. 419.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> In Remembrance of the Children of Fatimah (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sajjad (A.S.) said: Surely, I have never brought to mind the
martyrdom of the children of Fatimah (A.S.) except that I have been
choked with tears due to it. Bihar al‑Anwar vol. 46, pg. 109.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mourning in the Houses</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For those unable to go for the ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.) on the
day of Ashura, Imam Baqir (A.S.) mentions the manner of performing
A’zadari as follows: He should mourn over Hussain (A.S.), weep for him
and instruct the members of the house to weep for him. He should
establish the mourning ceremony in the house by exhibiting lamentations
and grief over him; the people should meet one another in their homes
and offer condolences and consolation to each other over the calamities
which befell him. Kaamil al‑Ziyaraat pg. 175.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> ‘Ali (A.S.) Weeps While Grieving the Martyrs of Kerbala</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Baqir (A.S.) said: Amirul Mu’mineen (A.S.), along with two of
his companions, happened to pass by Kerbala and as he did so, tears
filled his eyes. He said (to them), “This is the resting place of their
animals; and this is where their luggage shall be laid down; and it is
here that their blood shall be shed. Blessed are you O’ Earth, that the
blood of the beloved shall be spilled upon you.” Bihar al Anwar, vol: 98
pg. 258.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tears </b><b>‑ Barrier of Hell</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Baqir (A.S.) said: He who remembers us, or in whose presence, we
are remembered, and (as a result) tears flow from his eyes, even though
they may be in the measure of a wing of a mosquito, Allah shall
construct for him a house in paradise and make the tears a barrier
between him and the fire (of hell). Al‑Ghadeer vol. 2, pg. 202.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Twenty Years of Weeping!</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: `As for A’li Ibn al‑Hussain (A.S.), he cried
over Hussain (A.S.) for twenty years (after the tragedy of Kerbala);
never would any food be placed before him except that he would begin to
weep. Bihar al Anwar, vol 46, pg. 108.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Etiquette of Mourning</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: When Ibrahim, the son of the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.) died, tears filled the eyes of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W),
whereupon he said, ” The eyes are tearful and the heart is anguished
(but) we shall not say anything which shall anger the Lord. Surely we,
O’ Ibrahim, are grief‑stricken for you” Bihar al‑Anwar vol: 22 , pg. :
157.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Tearful Eyes</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: He in whose presence we (and our miseries)
are mentioned and, as a result, his eyes pour out tears, Allah shall
make his face forbidden upon the fire of hell. Bihar al Anwar vol. 44,
pg. 185.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Hussaini Gatherings</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said to Fudhail: Do you sit together, talk and
discuss amongst yourselves? Fudhail replied: Yes. The Imam then said: I
approve of these sittings. So keep our `issue’ (Imamate) alive. May
Allah exhibit mercy on those who revive our issue and mission! Wasail
al‑Shiah , vol. 10, pg. 391.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Invaluable Tears</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said (to Masma’, one of those who mourned over Imam
Hussain (A.S.)): May Allah have mercy upon your tears! Do know that you
are regarded as being of those who are deeply concerned about us and of
those who are happy at our happiness and aggrieved at our sorrow. Do
know that you shall witness the presence of my fathers near you at the
time of your death. Wasail al‑Shia, vol., 10, pg. 397</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Scalded Hearts</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) (while sitting on the prayer mat prayed for the
mourners and those going for the pilgrimage of the Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) as
follows): O’ Lord, have mercy upon those eyes, which have shed tears in
compassion for us; and upon those hearts, which have been restless and
blistered for us; and upon those wailings, which have been for us. Bihar
al‑Anwar vol 98 , pg. 8.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Tears over the Oppressed State of the Shias</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: He whose eyes shed tears for our blood which
has been shed, or for our rights which have been usurped, or for the
humiliation meted out to us or to one of our Shias, Allah shall
accommodate him in paradise for a long time. Amali Sheikh al Mufid, pg.
175.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Weeping of the Sky</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: O’ Zurarah! The sky had cried for forty days
over (the martyrdom of) Hussain (A.S.) Mustadrakal‑Wasail, vol 1 pg.
391.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Holy Prophet and Weeping over the Martyrs</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: After the news of the martyrdom of Ja’far Ibn
Abi Talib (A.S.) and Zaid Ibn Harithah reached the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.), whenever he entered his house, he would weep profusely for
them and say: ” They used to converse with me and were intimate with me
and (now) both of them have departed together”. Man La Yahdhuruhu
al‑Faqih, vol. 1, pg. 177</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Sympathy for Ahlulbayt</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: The breath of one who is aggrieved upon the
injustice and oppression subjected to us, is tasbeeh (glorification of
Allah), and his grief for us, is i’baadat (worship of Allah) and his
concealing our secrets, is jihad in the path of Allah.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Imam (A.S.) then added: This tradition ought to be written in gold. Amaali al‑Shaikh al‑Mufid, pg. 338.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Mourning Angels</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: Allah has appointed to the grave of Imam
Hussain (A.S.), four thousand anguished and grief‑stricken angels, who
weep over him (and shall continue to do so) up to the Day of Judgment.
Kamil al‑ziyaraat, pg. 119.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Weeping over Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said (to Rayyan Ibn Shabib): O’ Son of Shabib! If
you have to cry over something, then do so over Hussain Ibn ‘Ali (A.S.)
for surely, he was slaughtered in the manner in which a ram is
slaughtered. Bihar al Anwar, vol. 94, pg. 286.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Gatherings in Remembrance of the Imams</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: He who sits in a gathering in which our
affairs (and our path and aims) are discussed and revived, his heart
shall not die on the day (Day of Judgment) when hearts shall die (of
fear). Bihar alAnwar vol 4 pg. 178.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Benefits of Weeping over Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: Those who weep should weep over the likes of
Hussain (A.S.) for surely, weeping over him does away with one’s great
sins. Bihar al‑Anwar vol: 94, pg. 184.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Forgiveness of Sins</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: O’ Son of Shabib! Should you weep for Hussain
(A.S.) in the measure that tears roll down your cheeks, Allah would
forgive all the sins committed by you, whether they be the great sins or
the small sins and whether they be meagre or immense. Amali Saduq, pg.
111.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Intimacy with the Progeny</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said (to Ibn Shabib): O’ Son of Shabib! If it makes
you happy (and you desire) to be with us in the elevated ranks of
paradise, then be sad in our grief and happy at our happiness. Wasaail
al‑Shiah, vol. 14 pg. 502.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Day of Ashura</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Redha (A.S.) said: One who refrains from seeking his (worldly)
desires on the day of Ashura, Allah shall grant him his desires of this
world and the hereafter. Wasaail al Shiah, 14, pg. 504.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Pilgrim of Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: The zaair (pilgrim) of Imam Hussain (A.S.)
turns back (from his pilgrimage) such that not a single sin remains upon
him. Wasaail al‑Shia’h, vol 14, pg. 412.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Hussain (A.S.) Seeks Forgiveness for his Pilgrims</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(Regarding someone who goes for pilgrimage to the shrine of Imam
Hussain (A.S.)), Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: One who weeps for Imam Hussain
(A.S.), surely, the Imam (A.S.) observes him and seeks forgiveness for
him and requests his holy fathers to (also) seek forgiveness for him.
Bihar al‑Anwar vol. 44, pg. 181.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Intercession on Day of Judgment</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) (said to H. Fatimah (A.S.)): On the Day of
Judgment, you shall intercede for the ladies and I shall intercede for
the men; every person who has wept over the tragedy of Hussain (A.S.),
we shall take him by the hand and lead him into Paradise. Bihar al‑Anwar
vol. 94 pg. 192,</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Imam Sadiq (A.S.) on Day of Ashura</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A’bdullah Ibn Sinaan says: I arrived in the presence of my master,
Imam Sadiq (A.S.) on the day of Ashura and found him pale and
grief‑stricken, with tears streaming from his eyes like falling pearls.
Mustadrak al‑ Wasail, vol 6, pg, 279.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Neither Angels nor Prophets</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: (On the Day of Judgment, a group
would be seen in the most excellent and honourable of states. They would
be asked if they were of the Angels or of the Prophets. In reply they
would state): “We are‑neither Angels nor Prophets but of the indigent
ones from the ummah of Muhammad (S.A.W.)”. They would then be asked:
“How then did you achieve this lofty and honourable status?” They would
reply: “We did not perform very many good deeds nor did we pass all the
days in a state of fasting or all the nights in a state of worship but
yes, we used to offer our (daily) prayers (regularly) and whenever we
used to hear the mention of Muhammad (S.A.W.), tears would roll down our
cheeks”. Mustadrak al‑Wasail, vol 10, pg. 318.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Visiting the Shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: He (Imam Hussain) sees those, who come to his
shrine and he knows them by their names, their father’s names and their
ranks in the eyes of Allah, The Mighty, The Glorious, better than you
know your own children! Wasaail al Shiah vol 14, pg. 411.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Isa (A.S.) Weeps</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Imam ‘Ali (A.S.) said to Ibn Abbas: (Once when he happened to pass by
Kerbala), Isa (A.S.) sat down and began to weep. His disciples who were
observing him, followed suit and began weeping too, but not
comprehending the reason for this behaviour, they asked him: “O’ Spirit
of God! What is it that makes you weep?” Isa (A.S.) said: “Do you know
what land this is?” The disciples replied: “No.” He then said: “This is
the land on, which the son of the Prophet Ahmad (S.A.W.) shall be
killed. Bihar al Anwar vol 44 pg. 252.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>All Creatures Weep over Imam Hussain (A.S.)</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Abu Baseer narrates that Imam Baqir (A.S.) said: The humans, the
jinn, the birds and the wild beasts (all) mourned and wept over (the
tragedy which befell) Hussain Ibn A’li (A.S.) Kaamil al‑Ziyaaraat, pg.
79.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Source: Shafaqna</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-14078824008151566012019-09-09T04:00:00.000-07:002019-09-09T04:00:14.424-07:00During the war of Karbala, were the people who killed Imam Hussain R.A. the Yazidi? Which ummah do they belong to, Sunni, Shia, or Wahabi?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am really happy that someone asked this question.</div>
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Here's the thing,</div>
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There were no Sunni, Shia, Wahabi branches of Islam as it is today, in those times, people were known by their native place, like there were Kufis from Kufa, Farsi from Persia etc.</div>
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<b>So who killed Imam Hussain (A.S)?</b></div>
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<b>I get this from many of Muslims that Shias are the one who killed Imam Hussain and now they're the one weeping for Him(A.S) and that is so untrue.</b></div>
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So what happened exactly?</div>
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When people came to know about how brutal and tyrant Muawiya and Yazid was, they wanted someone more generous ruler like Imam Hussain to rule upon them and they wrote to Imam to come and fight for them and they'll support Him, now these people didn't wanted Imam Hussain as he was chosen by Allah and he was son of Ali just for the sake of good ruler.</div>
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There were basically three types of people in Kufa.</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">The one who really loved Imam and were ready to sacrifice their lives for Imam.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">The one who wanted Imam as the ruler just because he is more generous than a tyrant ruler like yazid.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: justify;">The one who wanted to support Imam because, they thought when Imam will wage a war against Yazid, they'll get a lot of booty as Yazid was an opulent ruler.</li>
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But when Yazid sent Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad as the governor of Kufa who was a cruel ruler and didn't spared life of anyone who supported Imam, the Type 2 and Type 3 people got against Imam.</div>
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There were Type 1 people in kufa who sacrificed themselves for Imam and bared a lot of pain on the consequences of supporting Imam, those were true Shia, who didn't care for their lives, and believed the Imamate as a divine order and went through all the oppression carried upon them to support the Imam.</div>
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So Type 2 and Type 3 kufis killed Imam Hussain(A.S) on the orders of Yazid.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-68500042173552970232019-09-09T03:52:00.001-07:002019-09-09T03:52:43.629-07:00People who killed Imam Hussain were also Muslims. Is that correct? If yes, then didn't they know he was the grandson of their Prophet?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>People who killed Imam Hussain were also Muslims. Is that correct?</b></div>
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Yes they were from the Muslims but of course were deviated from the right path.</div>
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Nafi’ b. Hilal al-Jamali (a companion of Imam al-Husayn) was fighting on that day, reciting:</div>
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“I am al-Jamali. I believe in the religion of `Ali.”</div>
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A man called Muzahim b. Hurayth came against him, crying,</div>
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“I follow the religion of ‘Uthman.”</div>
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Nafi’ replied, “Rather you follow the religion of Satan.”</div>
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Then he attacked and killed him.</div>
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Source - al-Tabari, Ta’rikh (English translation), vol. 19, pp. 136–7</div>
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In another example, we have ‘Amr b. al-Hajjaj, when he approached the followers of al-Husayn, say to them:</div>
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“People of Kufa, stay steadfast in your obedience and unity (jama'ah). Do not have any doubts about fighting against those who have strayed from the true religion and have opposed the imam.”</div>
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Al-Husayn retorted, “‘Amr b. al-Hajjaj, are you urging the people against me? Are we the ones who have strayed from the true religion, and you the ones who have remained firm in it ? By God! If our souls were taken, and you died with your actions, you would know which of us has strayed from the true religion and who was more worthy to be roasted by Hell-fire.”</div>
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Source - al-Tabari, Ta’rikh (English translation), vol. 19, p. 137</div>
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Both these examples, and there are so many more, prove that the people who came to battle against Imam al-Husayn were from claimants of Islam.</div>
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<b>If yes, then didn't they know he was the grandson of their Prophet?</b></div>
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Yes they did. This is because Imam al-Husayn made sure everyone lined up to kill him knew who he was.</div>
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He addressed them on the day of Ashura before fighting commenced. The tone of his voice was so loud that most people heard:</div>
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"People, listen to my words and do not hurry me so that I may remind you of the duties you have toward me and so that I may give you reasons for my coming to you.</div>
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If you accept my reasons, believe my words and give me justice, you will become happier through that, and you will not have any cause against me. If you do not accept my reasons and give me justice of your own accord as individuals, 'Then agree upon your affair and call your associates. Let not your affair be in darkness to you.' [Cf. Quran 10:71] Indeed my guardian is God, Who sent down the Book. He takes care of the righteous.' [Cf. Quran 7:196].(1)</div>
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The Imam continued, "<b style="font-weight: bold;">Trace back my lineage and consider who I am</b>. Then, look back at yourselves and remonstrate with yourselves. Consider whether it is right for you to kill me and desecrate my inviolability.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Am I not the son of the daughter of your Prophet</b>, the son of the executor of his will and his cousin, the first of believers in God and the man who first believed in what His Apostle brought from his Lord? Was not Hamzah, the leader of the martyrs, my father's uncle and Ja'far at-Tayyar my own uncle? Have you not heard the Prophet of God's saying concerning myself and my brother: 'These are the two lords of the youths of the inhabitants of heaven'?</div>
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"If you believe what I am saying - and it is the truth for, by God, I have never told a lie since I learned that God hated people who told them and that those who opposed Him grieved Him ... If you still regard me as a liar, then there are still to be found people who would tell you the truth if you ask them. Ask Jabir b. Abdullah al-Ansari, Abu Said al-Khudri, Sahl b. Sa'd, Zayd b. Arqam and Anas b. Malik to tell you what they have heard from the Apostle of God concerning myself and my brother. Is this not sufficient to prevent your shedding my blood?</div>
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"If you are in doubt about this,<span> </span><b style="font-weight: bold;">do you have the slightest doubt that I am the son of the daughter of your Prophet? By God</b>! There is no son of a prophet other than me among you and among the other peoples from east to west. Tell me, are you seeking retribution from me for one of your dead whom I have killed, or for property of yours that I have expropriated, or for a wound that I have inflicted?"</div>
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Dead silence reigned over the whole army and nobody uttered a word.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008167763798310929.post-44560849729669709762019-09-09T03:42:00.000-07:002019-09-09T03:42:16.687-07:00How would you explain Ashura to someone who does not know anything about it?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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By Mahmood Abu Maryam on <a href="https://www.quora.com/How-would-you-explain-Ashura-to-someone-who-does-not-know-anything-about-it" target="_blank">Quora </a></div>
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“The month of Muharram brings with it the memory of a sacrifice the like of which is difficult to find in the history of Islam, indeed of mankind. Imam Husayn (AS) and his family and companions emerged victorious in a battle that they seemingly lost in material terms. The cost of this victory was immense, a period of great suffering which ended for the martyrs on the tenth day, the Ashura, but was to go on for much longer for the family members who were taken captive.</div>
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Imam Husayn was the grandson of the Prophet (PBUH). He and his brother Hasan (AS) had been declared leaders of the youth of Paradise. So how could people calling themselves muslims turn to kill him? Their problem was the age old one of ignorance and greed. They were either not aware of his high merits and noble lineage or were more attracted to the worldly benefits that a successful battle against him would bring.</div>
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In order to remove any misconceptions in the minds of his opponents, the Imam addressed them on the day of Ashura before fighting commenced. The tone of his voice was so loud that most people heard, "People, listen to my words and do not hurry me so that I may remind you of the duties you have toward me and so that I may give you reasons for my coming to you.</div>
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If you accept my reasons, believe my words and give me justice, you will become happier through that, and you will not have any cause against me. If you do not accept my reasons and give me justice of your own accord as individuals, 'Then agree upon your affair and call your associates. Let not your affair be in darkness to you.' [Cf. Quran 10:71] Indeed my guardian is God, Who sent down the Book. He takes care of the righteous.' [Cf. Quran 7:196].(1)</div>
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The Imam continued, "Trace back my lineage and consider who I am. Then, look back at yourselves and remonstrate with yourselves. Consider whether it is right for you to kill me and desecrate my inviolability.</div>
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Am I not the son of the daughter of your Prophet, the son of the executor of his will and his cousin, the first of believers in God and the man who first believed in what His Apostle brought from his Lord? Was not Hamzah, the leader of the martyrs, my father's uncle and Ja'far at-Tayyar my own uncle? Have you not heard the Prophet of God's saying concerning myself and my brother: 'These are the two lords of the youths of the inhabitants of heaven'?</div>
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"If you believe what I am saying - and it is the truth for, by God, I have never told a lie since I learned that God hated people who told them and that those who opposed Him grieved Him ... If you still regard me as a liar, then there are still to be found people who would tell you the truth if you ask them. Ask Jabir b. Abdullah al-Ansari, Abu Said al-Khudri, Sahl b. Sa'd, Zayd b. Arqam and Anas b. Malik to tell you what they have heard from the Apostle of God concerning myself and my brother. Is this not sufficient to prevent your shedding my blood? (2)</div>
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"If you are in doubt about this, do you have the slightest doubt that I am the son of the daughter of your Prophet? By God! There is no son of a prophet other than me among you and among the other peoples from east to west. Tell me, are you seeking retribution from me for one of your dead whom I have killed, or for property of yours that I have expropriated, or for a wound that I have inflicted?" Dead silence reigned over the whole army and nobody uttered a word.(3)</div>
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The speech of the Imam had an effect on those hearts that still had some remnants of humanity left in them. The classic struggle between 'Ruh' and 'Nafs' began. Where goodness won, the men found themselves in the ranks of the Imam, willing to fight the enemy to certain death.</div>
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The foremost of these men was Hurr b. Yazid. A commander in Ibn Sa'd's army, he had intercepted the Imam's contingent at Dhu Husum, where he addressed the Imam, "Husayn, I remind you of God with regard to your life, for I testify that if you fight, you will be fought, and if you are fought, you will be killed."</div>
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He replied, "Do you think that you can frighten me with death? Could a worse disaster happen to you than killing me? I do not know what to say to you. I can only address you as the brother of al-Aws addressed his cousin when he met the latter as he was going to help the Apostle of God. His cousin said to him: 'Where are you going, for you will be killed?' He replied:</div>
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I will depart, for there is no shame in death for a young man whenever he intends right and strives as a Muslim, And has supported righteous men through the sacrifice of his life, abandoned the cursed and made alliance with the consecrated" (4)</div>
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These words must have resonated in Hurr's mind. A decision had to be taken before commencement of hostilities. True to the meaning of his name, Hurr opted for true freedom. Little by little he began to approach the Imam's camp. One of his tribe Muhajir b. Aws asked him, "What do you want, Ibn Yazid? Do you want to attack?" He was silent but a great shudder came over him.</div>
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Al-Muhajir said, "By God! Ibn Yazid, your behaviour is suspicious.</div>
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By God! I have never seen you act like this before. If I was asked who was the bravest of the Kufans, I would not ignore you. What is this I see in you?" Hurr answered, "By God! I am giving my soul the choice between heaven and the fire of hell. By God! I will not choose anything before heaven, even though I am cut to pieces and burnt." (5)</div>
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He whipped his horse and joined the Imam. He said, "May God accept my soul for you, son of the Apostle of God. I was the one who intercepted you and made you stop in this place... I have come repenting to my Lord for what I have done, and offering you my life as consolation so that I may die before you. Will you accept that as repentance from me?"</div>
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The Imam replied, "Yes, God will accept your repentance and forgive you... You are the free man (al-hurr) as your mother named you. You are a free man in this world and the next." (6)</div>
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The battle began. All who fought lost their lives, though what they won was worth much more. Not only did they secure a place in Paradise but they also set an everlasting example of justice and morality, of patience and sacrifice, and above all, of freedom for generations to come.</div>
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The story of Hurr is a story of this freedom - freedom from the other-than-God and from the ungodly. It is the story of hope for you and me, an opportunity to reexamine our lives to see where we stand in this world, where both the opportunity for piety and wretchedness exists. Do we obey the commandments of Islam and identify ourselves with Imam Husayn? For, as Sana'i said:</div>
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Religion is your Husayn, while desires and hopes are pigs and dogs - yet you kill the first through thirst and feed these two. How can you keep on cursing the wicked Yazid and Shimr? You are a Shimr and a Yazid for your own Husayn! (7)</div>
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1. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 328</div>
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2. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 329</div>
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3. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 330</div>
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4. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 302</div>
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5. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 333</div>
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6. Tabari, Ta'rikh, II, 334</div>
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7. Sana'i, Diwan, 665″</div>
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<b><i>By Zahir Jafri on Quora </i></b></div>
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Courtesy : <a href="https://www.quora.com/Who-is-Imam-Hussain-Why-did-he-launch-an-uprising/answer/Zahir-Jafri-2?ch=10&share=66322b5b&srid=hOPZ0" style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;">https://www.quora.com/Who-is-Imam-Hussain-Why-did-he-launch-an-uprising/answer/Zahir-Jafri-2?ch=10&share=66322b5b&srid=hOPZ0</a></div>
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<b>Imam Hussain is the one who launch an ultimate uprising for the sake of Truth and Justice.</b></div>
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Imam Hussain was the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad SAW, son of Imam Ali and Fatima Zahra the daughter of Prophet (SAW). On the 10th of Muharram on the day of Ashura when he along with all his family rose to fight against that time tyrant ruler Caliph Yazeed. Thus Hussain became a 7th century revolutionary leader who stood for social justice against Opression, tyranny and terrorism. His legacy inspires millions worldwide.</div>
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Muharram is the month in which Hussain launch an ultimate uprising against tyranny, injustice, oppression and terrorism.</div>
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Muharram is the first month of Islamic calender in which the Tragedy of Karbala occurred when the family of Prophet SAW along with grandson Hussain was brutally killed. Thus this month is the commomoration of the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and his family with his companions on the land of Karbala, Iraq.</div>
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<b>Why did Imam Hussain (a.s.) rise up? Did Imam Hussain (a.s.) rise up only for opposing a corrupt ruler like Yazid? Which were the true dimensions of Imam Hussain's movement?</b></div>
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Pic: The holy shrine of Imam Hussain in Karbala, Iraq.</div>
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Imam Hussain's (a.s.) movement is, indeed, perceivable via two perspectives—both of which are acceptable. Nonetheless, when put together, the two views show the extensive dimensions of this movement. One perspective involves the appearance of Imam Hussain’s action, which is a movement against a corrupt, deviated, suppressive and oppressive regime: Yazid’s Regime. But, at the heart of his action, there is a more important movement that the second perspective will lead to: the move against ignorance and humiliation of the mankind. In fact, even though Imam Hussain (a.s.) fights against Yazid, his extensive historical fight is not against the short-living and insignificant Yazid. Rather, his main fight is against mankind’s ignorance, abasement, deviation and humiliation. Indeed, Imam Hussain (a.s.) fights against such vices.</div>
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The main goal was accomplished. This is something that no power can take away from Imam Hussain (a.s.). The power of going to the battlefield of martyrdom; sacrificing oneself and loved ones, the grand sacrifice that is so great that no matter how big the enemy is, it will appear small and unimportant before it. This bright sun will continue to emanate more light in the Muslim world day after day till his light encompasses the whole humanity.</div>
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Today, Imam Hussain (a.s.) is known to the world more than he was 5 centuries, 10 centuries ago. Today the situation is as such that when impartial intellectuals learn about the history of Islam, and the story of Imam Hussain (a.s.), they feel humble. Even for those who do not know anything about Islam, yet they recognize the notions of freedom, justice, dignity, elevation, and lofty human values, Imam Hussain (a.s.) is an invaluable role model in seeking liberty and justice, in rising up against vices and evils as well as in fighting ignorance and humiliation of mankind.</div>
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(Must watch NDTV report: The Warriors of Hussain fighting ISIS <span class="qlink_container" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a class="external_link" data-qt-tooltip="ndtv.com" href="https://www.ndtv.com/video/shows/documentary-24x7/the-warriors-of-hussain-fighting-isis-406505" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background: url("//qsfs.fs.quoracdn.net/-3-images.new_grid.external_link.svg-26-7f84ed22dfd7e97b.svg") 100% 50% / 10.5px no-repeat transparent; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 15px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Warriors Of Hussain: Fighting ISIS</a></span>)</div>
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Today, wherever humanity has undergone some defeat, either political, military or economic, the roots of it can be traced to ignorance or abasement. That is, either they do not have the knowledge and necessary understanding, or they understand but have sold themselves cheap. They have bought into abasement and have submitted to viciousness. Imam Sajjad (a.s.) and Imam Ali (a.s.) have been narrated to have said: “Oh! Man, if your essence and existence is to be sold, it has only one price, which is the divine heaven. If you sell it to anything cheaper than heaven, you are at loss.” Even if you are offered the whole world in exchange for accepting abasement and viciousness, it is not fitting. All those who in different places around the world have surrendered to coercion and money of the wealthy and powerful, and have accepted this abasement, --whatever position they are in: scholar, politician, political or social activist or intellectual-- they have failed to know their value and have sold themselves cheap. Many politicians of the world have sold themselves.</div>
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Dignity is not simply represented by holding high positions like a king or a boss. Sometimes a person is sitting on a throne, bullying a thousand people boastfully. Meanwhile, he is under the coercion of another power or center. He might be a captive of his own desires and lust; but today's political captives will not reach the latter, because they are captives of major powers.</div>
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The movement of Imam Hussain (a.s.) was a movement of such nature. He said: “I rose up to reform the Muslim community of my grandfather [Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)].” (Bihar Al-Anvar: V.44, P. 329) He also said: “Whoever observes a ruler legalize what God has made unlawful, violating the covenant of God, opposing the Sunnah of the Messenger of God, and treating the creatures of God sinfully and oppressively; he who does not oppose him with his speech and action, God has a right to bring him to the same fate as that of the tyrant.” (Bihar al-Anwar, v. 44, p. 381)</div>
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Imam Hussain (a.s.) knew what would his silence, his endorsement and his indifference would do to Islam if he did not take any action. When a power takes all the capacities of a community or some communities under control, and acts tyrannically, if the men of truth do not oppose him, refuting his actions, they have actually endorsed his actions. That is, oppression is endorsed by the men of truth, without them really wanting it. This was a sin committed by the elites from among the Bani-Hashem, and the children of the prominent figures of the early years of Islam. Imam Hussain, however, would not tolerate it, and hence he rose up.</div>
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<b>Why did Imam Hussain (a.s.) take his family to Karbala? Why didn't he refuse to fight with several thousand-fighter army of Yazid, in spite of having only 72 people in his army? Why didn't he try other methods?</b></div>
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Imam Hussein (a.s.) brought his dear ones to the desert of Karbala in order to clarify the truth. He knew what was going to happen, yet he brought Zeinab, his wives, his children, and his brothers with him. Like the day of Mubahila, it was again a matter of clarifying the truth and promoting Islam in the real sense of the word. That shows the importance of promoting Islam. "If someone comes across a ruthless sultan who mixes up halal with haraam and breaks his promise to God, they deserve living with the sultan in the hereafter." That is to say, when someone sees such a person, they should clarify the truth through their words and actions just as Imam Hussein (a.s.) did - and he paid the price for it. Imam Hussein brought his dear ones and his wives and children to Karbala in order to clarify the truth.</div>
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Imam Hussein (a.s.) was aware of the consequences of his movement. He was an infallible Imam. Imam Hussein (a.s.) stood up against the deviated current of his time, which was extremely dangerous. He said that he had to express his opposition, no matter what the consequences were. He said, "It is good if my destiny is a victory and if my destiny is martyrdom, so much the better." This was how Imam Hussein (a.s.) acted.</div>
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This was a perfect instance of self-sacrifice and it safeguarded Islam. This move preserved Islam. This move institutionalized values in society. If Imam Hussein (a.s.) had not accepted this danger, if he had not made a move, if he had not taken action, if his blood had not been shed, if those great tragedies had not happened to the shrine of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.), to Imam Ali's (a.s.) daughter and to the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) descendents, this event would not have gone down in history. The event that could have prevented that great deviation had to shock people and history as much as the deviation did. This shows Imam Hussein's (a.s.) self-sacrifice.</div>
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<b>Why is the uprising of Ashura different from all the uprisings and movements of the world?</b></div>
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Many have risen up in the world; they have had a leader, and they were also killed. Among them, numerous were children of the prophets and Imams (a.s.). However, Imam Hussain (a.s.) was unique. The event of Karbala was extraordinary. The martyrs of Karbala have a special position. Why? The answer is to be searched in the nature of the event, which gives a lesson to us all, including and maybe, in particular, to you, dear [disabled] war veterans.</div>
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One characteristic of the event is that Imam Hussain's movement was solely and truly for the sake of God, the religion and rectifying the society of Muslims. This first feature is very important. Imam Hussain (a.s.) stated: "I did not rise up out of self-interest, for the sake of seeking pleasure, corruption or oppression;”—that is, it was not for swaggering, selling himself, desiring something for himself, or a pretentious spectacle. There was not even a bit of oppression or corruption in this movement. “I rise up only for the sake of rectification of the nation of my grandfather, the Messenger of Allah."</div>
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There are some people who do not believe that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the grandfather of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and that he follows in his path; yet, they believe in Imam Hussain (a.s.)! Some do not believe in his father, Ali (a.s.), yet, they believe in Imam Hussain (a.s.)! They do not believe in God—the God Imam Hussain worshipped, yet, before Imam Hussain (a.s.), they are humble and respectful! This is the outgrowth of Imam Hussain’s purity.</div>
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The Month of Muharram gives Hope to Oppressed accross the world, a hope to fight against Injustice.</div>
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<b><i>“Hussain Is Hope For Humanity.”</i></b></div>
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Muharram is the first month of Islamic calender in which the Tragedy of Karbala occurred when the family of Prophet SAW along with grandson Hussain was brutally killed. Thus this month is the commomoration of the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and his family with his companions on the land of Karbala, Iraq.</div>
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Imam Hussain was the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad SAW, son of Imam Ali. On the 10th of this month fall the day of Ashura when he along with all his family rose to fight against that time tyrant ruler Caliph Yazeed. Thus Hussain became a 7th century revolutionary leader who stood for social justice against Opression, tyranny and terrorism. His legacy inspires millions worldwide.</div>
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Some other facts about the month of Moharrum, I cannot say which one is lesser known or famous :</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Husayn was martyred by the so called Muslim Caliph Yazid in this month. He was a saintly figure, all men from Husayn’s family were martyred, women captivated - chained sent to Syria to the Caliph’s court. This is the most important event of this month.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">Muharrum is the first month of Islamic calendar. This calendar was introduced by Caliph Umar and Caliph Uthman suggested that this calendar should start with the month of Moharrum. See <span class="qlink_container" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a class="external_link" data-qt-tooltip="wikipedia.org" data-tooltip="attached" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_calendar" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("//qsfs.fs.quoracdn.net/-3-images.new_grid.external_link.svg-26-7f84ed22dfd7e97b.svg"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 10.5px; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 15px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">wikipedia</a></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">Muharrum is a month of Mourning for Shia Muslims due to the martyrdom of Imam Husayn and some ignorant Sunni / Wahabi / Salafi Muslims celebrate this month as a beginning of the Islamic New Year. Weddings / merry-making are a normal phenomenon for Sunnis / Wahabis in this month.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">10th of Muharrum is the day of <span class="qlink_container" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a class="external_link" data-qt-tooltip="wikipedia.org" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muharram#Muharram_and_Ashura_to_the_Shia" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("//qsfs.fs.quoracdn.net/-3-images.new_grid.external_link.svg-26-7f84ed22dfd7e97b.svg"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 10.5px; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 15px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Ashura</a></span>.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">Muharram is one of the three successive sacred (forbidden) months mentioned by the Prophet of Islam in which bloodshed / battles are forbidden, still the so called Muslims fought a battle with the grandson of Mohammed and brutally killed him!</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px 0px 0.7em; position: relative; text-align: justify;">Shia Muslims fast on the first day of Muharram and Sunni Muslims fast on the day of Ashura (10th Moharrum).</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: justify;">On the 3rd of Muharrum Prophet Joseph was freed from his prison. (<span class="qlink_container" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a class="external_link" data-qt-tooltip="duas.org" href="http://www.duas.org/muharrummafatih.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url("//qsfs.fs.quoracdn.net/-3-images.new_grid.external_link.svg-26-7f84ed22dfd7e97b.svg"); background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 10.5px; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 15px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">duas.org</a></span>)</li>
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امام حسين عليه السلام :<br />
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چيزى را بر زبان نياوريد كه از ارزش شما بكاهد<br />
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لاتَقولُوا بِألسِنَتِكُم ما يَنقُصُ عَن قَدرِ كُم<br />
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جلاءالعيون، ج 2، ص 205<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"Don't say with your tongue something that diminishes your worth"<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"Apni Zabaa'n se aisa kuch na kaho jisse tumhari Qadr kam ho jaae'n"<br />
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امام حسين عليه السلام :<br />
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همانا بخشنده ترين مردم،كسى است كه به آن كه به او چشم اميد نبسته بخشش كند<br />
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إنّ أجْوَدَ النّاسِ مَن أعطى مَن لا يَرجو<br />
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كشف الغمّة ج2 ص242<br />
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Imam Husain (AS):<br />
"Certainly, the Most Gracious is the One who gives and does not Hope (In return)"<br />
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"Yaqeenan, sabse zyada bakshne wala wo hay jho ataa karne ke baad, Umeed nahi rakhta"<br />
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امام حسين عليه السلام:<br />
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تجربه هاى طولانى، مايه فزونىِ عقل است<br />
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طولُ التَّجارِبِ زِيادَةٌ فِي العَقلِ<br />
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أعلام الدين صفحه 298<br />
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Imam Husain (a.s.):<br />
"Long experiences increases intellect"<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"Toolaani Tajoorbe Aql me Izaafaa karta hay"<br />
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امام حسين عليه السلام:<br />
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در مدت عمر، در حفظ سلامت تن بكوشيد<br />
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فَبادِروا بِصِحَّةِ الاَْجْسامِ فى مُدَّةِ الاَْعْمارِ<br />
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تحف العقول، صفحه 239<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"During your lifetime, try to keep your body healthy"<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"Apni Zindagi ke dauraan apne Jism ko sehatmand rakhne ki koshish kare'n"<br />
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امام حسين عليه السلام:<br />
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بدانيد كه نيازهاى مردم به شما از نعمت هاى خدا بر شماست. از آنها ملول نشويد كه گرفتار مى شويد<br />
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كشف الغمّة, ج2, ص241<br />
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Imam Husain (as):<br />
"Know that, needs of the people upon you are from the blessings of Allah, don't get overwhelmed that you are caught by it"<br />
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امام حسین علیه السلام:<br />
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شکرگزاری تو بر نعمت پیشین، زمینه ساز نعمت آینده است<br />
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نزهة الناظر، صفحه 80<br />
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"Your thanksgiving for the past blessings is the foundation for the blessings in future"<br />
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"Guzree hui Nemato'n par Shukriya adaa karna, aanewaali Nemato'n ki asaas hay"<br />
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امام حسين عليه السلام:<br />
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قناعت، مايه آسايش تن است<br />
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القُنوعُ راحَةُ الأبدانِ<br />
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ميزان الحكمه جلد9 صفحه585<br />
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"The contentment is the comfort of the bodies"<br />
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"Qana'at Jismo ke liye Sukoon kaa ba'es hay"</div>
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