On the way to Karbala -2
The latest photos of Arbaeen 2014 published :
Arbaeen 2014 – Imam Khomeini photo on the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – on the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – polishing your shoes for the love of Imam Hussain
20 million people in Karbala for Arbaeen 2014
According to the news of today, the estimated number of pilgrims flocking to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen 2014 was said to hit 20 million.
Arbaeen night – 12th December 2014 in Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – in Karbala
More pilgrims from around the world are pouring into Karbala to commemorate the religious ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the anniversary of martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, Imam Hossein (PBUH).
Arbaeen 2014 – Walking to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – Walking to Karbala
Black-clad pilgrims are walking toward Karbala, where they will take part in the mourning ceremonies around Imam Hossein’s holy shrine.
Arbaeen 2014
Arbaeen night – 12th December 2014 in Karbala
According to Iraqi authorities, some 17 million people have already arrived in the holy city and a three million more are expected for Saturday.
Arbaeen Quote
Imam Hasan Al-Askari (PBUH) who is from the descendant of Imam Hussain and the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has said: [1]
“The signs of a believer are five:
1.Performing 51 units of prayer [2] [of which 17 units are the obligatory prayers and 34 units are the recommended prayers per day]
2. Pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (PBUH) on Arbaeen [the 40th day following Ashura],
3. Wearing a ring on the right hand,
4. Placing the forehead on the earth [during Sajdah in the prayer];
5. Saying “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim” [which means “In the name of God, the compassionate, the merciful”] aloud during the prayer “[3]
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[1] The quotation from Imam Hasan Al-Askari in Arabic language:
“علامات المؤمنین خمس : صلاةُ الاحدی و الخمسین و زیارةُ الاربعین والتـَختم فی الیَمین و تـَعفیرُ الجـَبین و الجَهر ببسم الله الرحمن الرحیم”
[2] Each prayer or Salat in Islam consists of individual units called Rakat. Each Rakat is very similar to each other except some minor details.
[3] References: Tahzib Al-Ahkam: V.6 , P.52; Mesbah Al-mojtahid: p.730
The 40th day
Every year, on the 40th day, something amazing happens in Karbala…
On the way to Karbala – Arbaeen 2014
Arbaeen 2014 is coming in less than a week.
Some people have already begun their journey of about 550 kilometers from Basrah, a city in Iraq, to arrive in Karbala at Arbaeen 2014.
The day of Arbaeen is 40 days following Ashura and in this year, Arbaeen will fall on 13th December.
Here are some photos of people walking toward Karbala and the people who offer food , fruits and everything they may need on the way to Karbala.
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Can you guess what the photographer want to show us by the following Image of Arbaeen?!
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Yes, actually It is a bit hard to understand but the man is offering a pleasant smell to Imam Hussain’s pilgrims on the way to Karbala.
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Feeding Imam Hussain’s pilgrims for the love of Imam hussain on the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
In the following four images, you can see how people offer their homes to Imam Hussain’s pilgrims for resting at night for free on the way to Karbala.
Arbaeen-2014 – Offering free accommodation
Arbaeen-2014 – Offering their homes as free accommodation to Imam Hussain’s pilgrims
Arbaeen-2014 – Offering free accommodation
Arbaeen-2014 – Offering free accommodation
Arbaeen 2014 – On the way to Karbala
Arbaeen 2014
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On the way to Karbala
Karbala holds the holy shrine of the prophet Muhammad’s grandson and his companions, so millions of Muslims around the world make their way to the city of Karbala to commemorate the day of Arbaeen in every year.
The day of Arbaeen is 40 days following Ashura and in this year(2014) Arbaeen will fall on 13th December.
According to news, many pilgrims have begun a journey of 55 miles or so to Karbala by their own foot for the love of Imam Hussain (PBUH). Here are some photos of the previous years I’ve selected for you.
On the way to Karbala
A famous Iranian cleric walking to Karbala
Arbaeen, 40 days after Ashura
40 days after Ashura is called Arbaeen (/ærbæyi:n/).
The Arbaeen ceremony is one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world that is annually occurs 40 days after the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH), and his companions on the day of Ashura.
Arbaeen , 40 days after Ashura
Millions of Muslims around the world make their way to the city of Karbala in Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen every year. many of these pilgrims make a journey of 55 miles or so, on their own foot for the love of Imam Hussain (PBUH) despite the terrorist attacks.
Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen
Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen
Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen
Walking to Karbala
Walking to Karbala
Karbala is the city where the holy shrine of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson is held in and it was the destination of an estimated more than 20 million people in Arbaeen 2014.
This year, Arbaeen will fall on Saturday 13th, December 2014.
The holy shrine the prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH)
Stay tuned for more photos from Arbaeen.
Many thanks to arbaeen.me for these photos.
Ashura 