The goals and motivations of the ‘Ashūrā movement ...

The goals and motivations of the ‘Ashūrā movement from the viewpoint of Gran Ayat-Allah Makārim Shīrazi One 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 …
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Imam Mahdi will avenge the blood of Imam Ḥusayn

  It is mentioned in the book Majmaul Bahrayn that: “Revenger is one who under no circumstance rests till he does not avenge the blood shed from his side.” We read in Ziarat Aashura: “I beg Allah, Who honored you above others, to be generous towards me on account of you, and give me the opportunity to be with the victorious Imam, the descendant of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) at the time …
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Imam Mahdi and his grief for Imam Ḥussain

Imam Mahdi and his grief for Imam Ḥussain  At the outset, it must be mentioned that there is a unique relationship between Imame’ Zamana (as) and Imam Hussain (as) – Imame’ Zamana (as) is the one who will seek the revenge of Hazrat Imam Hussain (as) on his reappearance. Imame’ Zamana (as) is the lone successor from the children of Imam Hussain (as) who is yet alive. Scholars of Islamic …
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