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THE GOALS AND MOTIVATIONS OF THE ASHURA MOVEMENT
Posted on 22 Oct 2016
THE GOALS AND MOTIVATIONS OF THE ASHURA MOVEMENT FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF GRAND AYATOLLAH MAKARIM SHIRAZIOne can only claim that they love Imam al-Ḥusayn (ʿa) and are among his true followers when they have reflected upon the various corruption and problems which exist during their own time period and they have done their best towards reforming these issues. Without any doubt, if the mourners of Imam al-Ḥusayn (ʿa) make a logical and calculated decision together towards fighting the corruption which exists in their society, they...
Yemen’s Resistance is our Imams’ legacy (22 Oct 2016)
Yemen’s Resistance is our Imams’ legacy – The sons of Hussain rise a movement once more
SHAFAQNA – It is too often that we take our past for granted, failing in our arrogance to learn from History and recognise that some lessons have been...
Who was Hussein and why does his sacrifice matter in 2016? (22 Oct 2016)
SHAFAQNA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WORLD SHIA FORUM – An arrow through the eyes. Three spears in the center of an infant’s chest. Women in chains. A final, lone solider beheaded for his stand against injustice.
This is the story of Karbala, the...
THE SEMIOLOGY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF IMAM AL-HUSAYN (ʿA) ON THE DAY OF ASHURA (22 Oct 2016)
THE SEMIOLOGY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF IMAM AL-HUSAYN (ʿA) ON THE DAY OF ASHURA FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF AYATOLLAH MAKAREM SHIRAZI
SHAFAQNA-The martyrdom of Imam al-Ḥusayn (ʿa) was so intertwined with various lofty values that it will never become old, nor will its...
Muharram in other countries
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Culture of Ashura is part of composite culture of Indian subcontinent
SHAFAQNA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WORLD SHIA FORUM – Note: As a result of living together for one thousand years we have a composite culture in Indian Subcontinent including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This composite culture is directly opposite to mono-culture. We get glimpses of this composite culture in the fields of Arts, literature , Music , Dance , local folks etc. But with massive funding from Saudi Arabia, due to start of Jihdist proxies from...
Ashura Procession in Zaria City (Nigeria Oct 2016)
Shafaqna – On 11 Al-muharram 1348 (Thursday, October 12, 2016) Muslims under the leadership of Shaikh Ibraheem Zazkaky staged a peaceful procession in commemoration of Imam Hussain (AS)’s martyrdom in Karbala.
Procession took place at different place in Zaria City,...
Nigerian Christians pay respect to Imam Husain due to Arbaeen / Pics
Like their counterparts in other parts of the world who pay their respect to the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw), Imam Hussain (as) in the holy city of Karbala, Nigerian Christians have also participated during the Arba’een...
Huffington Post: Arbaeen world's biggest pilgrimage
Not only does the congregation exceeds the number of pilgrims to Mecca for annual Hajj (by a factor of five, in fact), it is more significant than Hindu Kumbh Mela, since the latter is only held every...
latest question and answers
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Did Imam Íusayn (Ýa) oppose the peace treaty of Imam Íasan (Ýa) with MuÝÁwÐyah?
In some of the sources of the Ahl al-Sunnah, it has been mentioned that Imam Íusayn opposed his brother in the peace treaty that he signed with MuÝÁwÐyah. In the following article, we will research this issue...
How did Imam SajjÁd (Ýa) go to Karbala and bury the body of his father while he was still a prisoner?
A question is asked how Imam SajjÁd (Ýa) buried the body of his father while he was himself a prisoner. We have many narrations which mention how each Imam (‘a) is shrouded and buried by the succeeding...
Was Imam Íusayn specially respected by the Prophet (Ò) according to the viewpoint of the Ahl al-Sunnah?
Answer: Although the Ahl al-Sunnah do not look at Imam Íusayn (Ýa) as a divinely appointed Imam, yet, they have still narrated many reports in regards to his virtues and sublime characteristics and they do recognize that...
: What was the rank of Imam Íusayn (Ýa) according to the Prophet (Ò)?
Answer: Imam Íusayn (Ýa) possessed a special rank and position in the Muslim community of his time. He was the son of FÁÔimah ZahrÁ (Ýa) and therefore, the grandson of the Prophet (Ò). Both Imam Íasan (Ýa)...
