(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The museum of Imam Hussein holy shrine stated that an amount of soil of Imam Hussein grave has turned reddish and been bleeding since this morning.The amount of soil is displayed at the museum.It's bleeding regarding the greatest tragedy of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.      (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - A large number of Sunni youth and elders from Yadgar Mohalla, under the leadership of Masajid Board members including Raja Nisar Wali, joined the traditional 7th Moharram mourning procession organized by Shia organizations today, in a show of solidarity and unity. The 7th Moharram procession started in the Nagaral area and after passing through Qizilbash Mohalla and Khomar culminated at Nagaral Imambargah. Stressed and grieved people of the city who have been through worst violence during the year broke into tears after witnessing the symbolic display of unity, which is also a reminder of the peaceful and harmonious past, when the region was not fragmented on the grounds of sects. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have lived in harmony for centuries despite of being followers of different interpretations of Islam. However, the harmony has been hurt due to targeted killings and revenge killings since 1988, when a village in the vicinity of the city was attacked and burnt. The local people have appreciated the move by the Masajid Board and hoped that such steps will be continued in the future also, to ensure sustainable peace and progress in the region. /106
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The day of Ashura is a national holiday held on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, with men beating themselves as they mourn the martyrdom of Hussain ibn Ali (AS), the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). There are approximately 20,000 Shia Muslims in Myanmar, who marked the day of Ashura on 25th November 2012. The ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam and his 72 companions reach their climax on the Day of Ashura — the tenth day of the Islamic lunar month of Muharram. Ashura is the anniversary of the day in 680 CE, when thousands of forces loyal to the despotic Umayyad caliph Yazid ibn Muawiyah martyred Imam Hussain (PBUH) and his companions in Karbala, Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Karbala for the Ashura religious rituals every year.         /129
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Imam Hussein (as) lovers visited the Holy shrine of Sayyeda Zainab (as) on the 10th of Muharram to revive in her presence the calamity that fell upon her, Imam Hussein, and their household by the army of Yazid. Mourners from different nationalities chose to confront all the challenges and revive this day with the lady who stood by her brother Imam Hussein throughout the battle, and looked after his family after he and all his companions were killed. Despite the bad security situation in Sayyeda Zainab region in Damascus due to the armed groups' threats, and under rocket fire, faithful Muslims consoled Sayyeda Zainab and took off in crowds around her shrine to say: "Disgrace how remote" and "Here we are at your service o Hussein". The Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab, which used to be crowded day and night with pilgrims, was closed after the Syrian crisis for fear of terrorist attacks against it. Graffiti were sprayed a while ago on the walls around the shrine saying: "You'll go along with the [Syria] regime".                   /129
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Tens of thousands of people from every corner of Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, dressed in black, took to the streets of Kargil town on Sunday, the tenth day of the lunar month of Muharram (25.11.2012), to mourn the tragedy on a day known as Ashura. With their fists raised up high, "At your service o Hussein" they screamed, "At your service of Messenger of Allah", "At your service O Khamenei", reassuring that the calamity that fell on the prophet's household over one thousand years ago because of the small number of supporters, will not take place again because there are brave people ready to sacrifice themselves and their loved ones for the sake of Islam, righteousness, and the awaited Imam and his deputy. "Death to America… Death to Israel" they further repeated constantly, a phrase Imam Hussein followers chant every year on Ashura, as they consider that these are the tyrant and oppressor of our day, just like Yazid was the tyrant in the days of Imam Hussein (as). People also chanted slogans in support of Gaza, saying "At your service o Gaza". The procession ultimately terminated at public park Kargil were Haji Asghar Ali Karbalayi delivered an enthusiastic speech in which he hailed the resistance of the Palestinian Islamic Jehad and Hamas in the 8 day war against the Zionist regime. people also waved the Flags of Palestine during the procession. The Day of Ashura (Arabic: عاشوراء ʻĀshūrā'; Urdu: عاشورہ; Persian: عاشورا; Turkish: Aşure Günü) is on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram. It is commemorated by Shi'a Muslims as a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and son of Imam Ali (PBUT) and the third Shia Imam at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH (in AHc: October 9, and in AHt: October 10, 680 CE). In some Shi'a regions of Muslim countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Bahrain, the Commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali has become a national holiday and most ethnic and religious communities participate in it. Even in predominantly Hindu majority but secular country like India, Ashura (10th day in the month of Muharram) is a public holiday.        /129
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Tens of thousands Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria joined the rest of the Muslim world to Commemorate Ashura tragedy. The Leader of the Shia Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky also joined the processions barefooted on Sunday the 10th Muharram 1434 (25/11/12). This year's Ashura day mourning procession will remain indelible in the minds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, as the Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky joined multitudes of other mourners barefoot, in a symbolic trek to Karbala, to mark the pinnacle day of Ashura mourning with the rest of the world. In an interview, Sheikh Zakzaky stressed that, Imam Hussain (AS) stood by the truth and justice, and because people always want truth and justice, they automatically moved towards him. "This is why revolution remained in the hearts of people to date. Not necessarily Muslims, but even non-Muslims. They admire him, he is indeed a hero," added Sheikh Zakzaky. He said, truth and justice will always overcome falsehood and lies, and that Nigeria, by the grace of God, will overcome its challenges. "In this country, we have never lost hope. Like it or hate it, it is the truth. We know Nigeria is a country created by Islam. It is a country where majority of its inhabitants are Muslims. The history of this country is rooted in Islam, and one day it will come back to Islam, by the grace of God". Similar processions were carried out across the country, and indeed in the rest of the world, Muslim and non-Muslim countries alike. The Day of Ashura (Arabic: عاشوراء ʻĀshūrā'; Urdu: عاشورہ; Persian: عاشورا; Turkish: Aşure Günü) is on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram. It is commemorated by Shi'a Muslims as a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and son of Imam Ali (PBUT) and the third Shia Imam at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH (in AHc: October 9, and in AHt: October 10, 680 CE). In some Shi'a regions of Muslim countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Bahrain, the Commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali has become a national holiday and most ethnic and religious communities participate in it. Even in predominantly Hindu majority but secular country like India, Ashura (10th day in the month of Muharram) is a public holiday.                /129 Beirut Friday Prayer;  Following is a summary:The First Sermon In the first sermon, Sayyed Ali Fadlullah talked about one of the most prominent lessons of Ashoura; sacrifice, which was represented by the martyrdom of Imam Al-Hussein (a.s.), some of his household members and his companions. He explained that this martyrdom was not sought to attain any personal gains; but rather, to make reform in the nation of Islam. The Sayyed cited several examples of this sacrifice, including the refusal of his companions to leave him and let him fight alone. In addition to his family, the companions of Al-Hussein also made the greatest sacrifice; they gave up their own lives for his sake. The Sayyed explained that those people were not marginal. They were prominent figures in the society and wealthy, but they gave up everything and went to fight and become martyrs in the course of enjoining right and forbidding evil. Based on this, the Sayyed explained that the true meaning of sacrifice is not to give what you do not actually need; it is to give from the basic essentials you need in life, including your time, money, health and even yourself. The Sayyed then called for practicing sacrifice in our contemporary life and for educating people on the value of sacrifice. The Second Sermon In the second sermon, Sayyed Ali Fadlullah, began by saluting the victory achieved by Gaza. He explained that this victory was not spontaneous; but rather, the outcome of much consistent efforts, whether by the militants themselves or those who helped them by providing them with money and arms. The Sayyed added that we ought to preserve this victory by unifying the Palestinian front and strengthening the Palestinian national unity and the Arab and Muslim solidarity with the Palestinian people. The Sayyed also talked about the bleeding wound in Syria. He asserted that there are several regional and international axes that wish to prolong and intensify the conflict in Syria, and called for a peaceful solution that would prevent further bloodshed. As for Lebanon, the Sayyed said that on the occasion of the Independence Day, we have to be aware that we are living in a difficult stage in the region with dangerous repercussions on the country. Therefore, we need to engage in a dialogue to circumvent any plot that would exploit this tense situation and to lay the foundation for a peaceful future… /129 Tens of Thousands Lebanese Commemorate Ashura of Imam Hussain (A) (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Thousands of Lebanese Shia Muslims have held ceremonies in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Shias marched through the streets of Beirut's southern suburbs on the day of Ashura, and mourned the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam and his 72 companions. Many gathered in the southern town of Nabatieh, which usually holds the largest Ashura rituals in Lebanon. Men, women and children also listened intently as a preacher recounted the story of the prophet's grandson and the suffering he went through in the Battle of Karbala. Security forces, on a heightened state of alert after reports of a possible attack on mourners, prevented vehicles from entering the town, which is situated 57 kilometers (35 miles) south of Beirut. Ashura rituals also took place in the cities of Tyre and Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon on Sunday. The ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his loyal companions reach their climax on the Day of Ashura -- the tenth day of the Islamic lunar month of Muharram. Ashura marks the anniversary of the day in 680 CE when thousands of forces loyal to the despotic Umayyad caliph Yazid ibn Muawiyah martyred the prophet's grandson and his followers in Karbala, Iraq.                  The Times of India, 25 November 2012, Page 3. Black flag processions to mark Ashura on SundayBella Jaisinghani TNN Mumbai: Black flags will overshadow certain parts of the city on Sunday. Lakhs of Shia Muslims are set to observe Ashura, the tenth day of Moharram, with 'taziya' processions and bouts of self-flagellation. From Bhendi Bazar to Byculla, Bandra to Yari Road, Muslims are preparing for the closing 'matam' (mourning session). Women participate in prayer gatherings, albeit in separate enclosures. Loudspeakers and drumbeats continue well into the night. "We seek police permission and are not interrupted by anti-noise activists," says an organizer. Men, women and children kept prayer vigil through the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. "We observe 'faaqa', that is we eat nothing until 4pm on Ashura day, the moment that marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his clan of 72 followers in the Battle of Karbala," said Yari Road resident Shaheen Zaidi who will visit her parents' home in Bhendi Bazar to join the congregation. Her husband, scholar Javed Ali Zaidi, praises local non-Muslims for not only co-operating with the mourners but even joining them in 'matam'. Indeed Bhendi Bazar is at the heart of the commemoration. Three to four lakh people melt into one big 'juloos' (procession) that wends its way to the Rehmatabad graveyard at Mazgaon. "Elsewhere, taziyas are buried, but for lack of space in Mumbai we dismantle them or fold them up," says 'majlis' anchor Kausar Zaidi. Cleric Maulana Mirza Mohammed Athar from Lucknow has been officiating at Moghul Masjid in Bhendi Bazar since a record 55 years. "Ashura instructs believers to revolt against injustice. You cannot cheat or massacre innocent people and expect to enter heaven where pleasures await you," said the maulana whose Moharram sermons are telecast worldwide. Smaller gatherings are held across housing colonies. Opposite Andheri Sports Complex, the residents of Cheval Class invited Maulana Noorali Abedi from Junnar for their 10-day event. "We have put up 'alams' (flags) and a poster narrating the story of Karbala at the society entrance," says property owner Sarfaraz Merchant who will join a 'juloos' in Yari Road.  Last-minute preparations ahead of the commemoration The Times of India, 26 November 2012, Page 8.  SEA OF HUMANITY: A Muharram procession on Mohammed Ali Road on Sunday The Economic Times, November 22, Page 2. It Was A Secret NoosePak Informed on Execution Eve Even Sonia Gandhi was not told, claims home ministerAMAN SHARMA & ROHIT CHANDAVARKAR |
क्या फरिश्ता फितरुस और राहिब का वाक्य सही है? کیا فرشتہ فطرس اور راہب کا واقعہ صحیح ہے؟ Kya Rahib aur fitrus farishta ka waqia sahih hai? Yeh sawal hum ne Grand Ayatullah Shaikh Muhammad Hussain Najafi se December 2012 me kiya tha, unka jawab yaha attached kiya gaya hai Waqia of Fitrus: When Imam Husain (AS) was born, Allah sent down the angel Jibrail (AS) to congratulate the family.On the way down from the heavens angel Jibrail (AS) passed an island, on which the angel Fitrus was sent to by Allah because he had been naughty. Fitrus had also had his wings taken away by Allah.When Fitrus saw Jibrail (AS) he asked him where he was going. Jibrail (AS) told him that he was going to congratulate the Holy Prophet (SAW) and his family on the birth of Imam Husain (AS).Fitrus asked if he could also go with him. Jibrail (AS) agreed with the permission of Allah and so carried him down to earth.When the angels reached the Holy Prophet (SAW) and congratulated him and his family