Ashura

The first day of Muharram .The beginning of Husseini period
It must be said, it is the month of sadness of all the world; every year since the beginning of Muharram until Ashura, the ripped dress of Imam Hussein is hang down from the Throne of God and grief and sorrow fills all the universe..

Muharram is also the beginning of mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein (AS). These ceremonies make people familiar with their faith. In Muharram people get their religious commands from Takaya, Hussainias, and mosques and put these command into their mind and heart. Attending in mourning ceremonies and cry for Seyedolshohada (AS) are our duties in the absence of Imam Mahdi (AS).

It was Wednesday that Imam Hussein (AS) sink Ejlal at Mqatel Palace. It is well known that in the in this place of Imam Hussain (AS) met Obaidullah ibn Hurr Jafy and invited him to help. But he did not accept and later regretted. And then Imam Hussein (AS) arrived at Nineveh.

Source: Shiite Calendar Book

Imam Sadiq (A.S), the immaculate Imam and great scholar and unique figure of knowledge in the world, always appreciated his uncle, Hazrat Abbas (AS). He always remembered him by praising and admiring him. He was highly grateful to his heroic stances and sacrifices he made during the event of Ashura. In what follows, some of Imam Sadiq’s sayings about Hazrat Abbas also known as Ghamar-e-Bani Hashem are mentioned:
“My uncle, Abbas Ibn Ali (A.S), had a strong faith and profound insight. He fought for the sake of God along with his brother, Imam Hussein (A.S). He was able to successfully pass the test and was eventually martyred…”
Imam Sadiq (A.S) also names his uncle’s greatest characteristics which is an astonishing one as follows:

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Muslim’s name is associated with loneliness and innocence. When we talk of Muslim it definitely reminds us of the dark alleys of Kufa. It always brings tears of sadness to our eyes because Muslim’s only address is the close doors of Kufa.

Muslim and the Unfaithful Kufa

Muslim in Kufa

After forty days of examining the situation in Kufa, Muslim wrote this letter to Imam Hossein: “the majority of the people of Kufa are ready to support you. You can immediately move towards Kufa.”

Ibn Ziyad’s Arrival in Kufa

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Daughter of the Holy Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his household) daughter. Sister of the King of Martyrs. She is a true role model for any woman today of any religion. She showed the world the definition of womanhood. Her bravery and courage stands alone in a field of millions. She was tied up and taken as a prisoner. She had her scarf ripped off her head, she had her house burned to the ground. She was Janab-e-Zainab. 

In her character she reflected the best attributes of those who raised her. In sobriety and serenity she was likened to Umm ul-Muminin Khadija, her grandmother (s.a.); in chastity and modesty to her mother Fatima Zahra (s.a.); in eloquence to her father Imam Ali (a.s.); in forbearance and patience to her brother Imam Hassan (a.s.); and in bravery and tranquility of the heart to Imam Hussain (a.s.). Her face reflected her father’s awe and her grandfather’s reverence.

Ibn Abbas quoted Sayyeda Zahra (s.a.) as having said that her daughter Zainab, like her father, was unparalleled in literary eloquence and courage. The speech she delivered in the assembly in presence of Yazid was at the zenith of eloquence and impressiveness. 

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the concept of the union from the standpoint of arbaeen