Āshūrā & Mahdism

24 June 26 Articles
Āshūrā & Mahdism  There is an unbreakable connection between Āshūrā and waiting for the appearance of Imam Mahdi. If Imam Hussain existed now, nobody could accept his invitation in Karbala, or could address him by saying, «فَيا لَيتَني كُنتُ مَعَكُم فَأفوزَ مَعَكُم».[1] “I wish I were with you so that I would be fortunate with you.”  unless he were in the right way. It is said; «كُلُّ يَومٍ عاشورا». "Every …
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The goals and motivations of the ‘Ashūrā movement ...

24 June 26 Articles
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

23 June 26 Articles
  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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