When is Ashura 2015?
Ashura in 2015 is on Saturday, the 24th Oct.
The day of Ashura (/ʌʃuːrʌ /) is the 10th day of Muharram(/Mohærræm/) which is the first month of Islamic calender.
Ashura marks the day in which prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Husayn, and all 72 of his companions were violently martyred more than 14 centuries ago in Karbala. They all sacrifice what they have to save Islam from utter distortion and destruction. Thus every year on the day of Ashura, millions of mourners commemorate their martyrdom anniversary to memorize what Imam Husayn (PBUH) taught us: He taught us all how to stand up and resist oppression, monarchy, Shimrs, Yazids and Ibn Ziads of the the present time, the current age.
Ashura in Iran
Ashura in Iran
Ziyarat Ashura
In contrast to other prayers which are said by Imams, Ziyarat Ashura came from God to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through his angel, Gabriel. It means all the salutations to Imam Hussain (PBUH) and his friends and all the curses to their murderers and to all the persecutors came from the great God and as we read Ziyarat Ashura, we actually say that we are not from the enemies of Imam Hussain (PBUH) and all the prophet Muhammad’s descendants and we want to be among their avengers helping the promised Mahdi.
Imam Sadiq (PBUH), the 6th Imam, recommended this Ziyarat to Safvan:
“Read Ziyarat Ashura and persist on reading it as I guarantee some good things for its readers:
1- Their Ziyarat will be accepted
2-Their perseverance will be thankful.
3-Their salutations will be received by Imam Hussain (PBUH)
4-Their wishes will gotten fulfilled by the great God and God dose not make them disappointed.”
(Ref.: Bihar-Al Anvar; V.98, p.300)
Ziyarat Ashura
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Listen to Ziyarat Ashura by one of the links bellow:
Ziyarat Ashura by Mahdi Samavati
Ziyarat Ashura by Meisam Motiee
Ziyarat Ashura by Mahmoud Karimi
Ashura Day
Every year on the day of Ashura, Millions of Muslims dressed in black, take to street to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of the prophet Muhammad’s grandson and his all companions.
These photos show a mourning procession held by people in one area in Tehran, Iran.
Ashura in Iran
Quote about Muharram
Reference: (1995) The Ashura Uprising in the Words and Messages of Imam Khomeini.Tehran, Iran:The Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works
Ashura is not عاشورا!
As you may know, “Ashura” is English translation for “عاشورا” in Persian and Arabic languages, but when you search both titles separately on Google image, you will find the results completely different!
The results of searching “عاشورا”
How media show “Ashura”
If you notice to websites hosted the images of the results, you will see that the most results of عاشورا are connected to Iranian websites in Persian language, but most of “Ashura” images are connected to western websites and famous media like IBTimes and The Telegraph.
The question is why such media depict a bloody Ashura and try to attribute this violence to Shia people while self-flagellation with knives or chains is absolutely impermissible in Islam as the command of the supreme leader of Iran, Imam Khamenei, and other clerics.
Ashura and disseminating sadness and tears among people?!
Each year, on the tenth of Muharram, the first month in lunar calendar, Millions of people, dressed in black, take to the streets and mosques to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH), on a day known as Ashura.
Ashura in Karbala
The supreme leader of the Islamic republic of Iran made a speech about Ashura in 2008:
Tears on Ashura
“Why are you disseminating sadness, crying and tears among people?” They complain. This is not sadness and tears for the sake of sadness and tears. Read More…
Karbala in the words of the Prophet Muhammad
Congratulations to all believers in God for the birth anniversary of his last Messenger , the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his descendants).
“My son is buried in a land called Karbala, a monument which has always been an Islamic Dome as there God saved the companions of the Prophet Noah from the hurricane.”
-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Kamil Al-Ziarat; p.269)
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و آله:
“يُقْبَرُ ابْنِي بِأَرْضٍ يُقَالُ لَهَا كَرْبَلَاءُ هِيَ الْبُقْعَةُ الَّتِي كَانَتْ فِيهَا قُبَّةُ الْإِسْلَامِ الَّتِي نَجَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهَا الْمُؤْمِنِينَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَ نُوحٍ فِي الطُّوفَانِ”
کامل الزیارات، صفحه 269
A man from the descendants of Imam Hussain
Today marks the leadership commencement anniversary of a man from the descendants of Imam Hussain (PBUH). A man who has been appointed as the 12th and the last Imam since 1176 years ago.
He is Imam Mahdi who has been living among us right now although we do not know him, but there is no doubt in his reappearance as God and his holy Prophets have promised:
Mahdi
Quote about Imam Hussain by Mahatma Gandhi
The epic created by Imam Hussain (Peace be upon him) is eternal. It continues to arouse human conscience and has not been limited to Muslims. It has inspired non-Muslims as well throughout the ages.
Mahatma Gandhi, who led the struggle for the independence of India from British rule, and who initiated the Non-Violent Movement, made the famous statement about Imam Hussain:
Quote about Imam Hussain by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, the famous English writer of such prominent works as “Great Expectations”, “Hard Times”, and “David Copperfield”, has said about the prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH):
“If Husain had fought to quench his worldly desires, as alleged by certain Christian critics, then I do not understand why his sister, wife, and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore, that he sacrificed purely for Islam.”
Ashura in Karbala
Day of Ashura in 2014 in Karbala, near the Holy shrine of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH):
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Ashura in the Holy shrine of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in Karbala, Iraq.
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Ashura in Karbala
Prayer in Congregation on the day of Ashura in Karbala
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Ashura in Karbala
Nazri food offered to the mourners on the day of Ashura in karbala.
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
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