Arbaʿīn: The Revolution

05 August 24 Articles
Arbaʿīn: The Revolution The story of the barbaric killing of Imam Husayn (A) and his followers in the Battle of Karbala is famous amongst Muslims, yet the reverberations of this battle 1400 years later are rarely discussed. It is the ultimate and most powerful story of good against evil, justice against oppression, sincerity and honesty against malice and cowardice. The victory of good against evil is what guaranteed the future …
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World’s biggest pilgrimage now underway and why you’ve never heard of it

05 August 24 Articles
World’s biggest pilgrimage now underway and why you’ve never heard of it   It’s not the Muslim Hajj, or the Hindu Kumbh Mela. Known as Arbaeen, it is the world’s most populous gathering and you’ve probably never heard of it! Not only does the congregation exceed the number of visitors to Mecca (by a factor of five, in fact), it is more significant than Kumbh Mela, since the latter is only …
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Teen Questions You Might Ask about Arbaeen

05 August 24 Question and Answer
10 Questions You Might Ask about Arbaeen Every year on the 20th of Safar, the second month in Hijri Calendar, a huge number of people from all over the world, Muslim or even non-Muslim, gather in Iraq to take part in a symbolic walk. People of Iraq for months before this day, eagerly prepare themselves to welcome the visitor of Imam Hussain’s (AS) shrine. They find it a great honor …
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What is the Philosophy behind the Arbaʿīn Walk?

04 August 24 Question and Answer
 What is the Philosophy behind the Arbaʿīn Walk? The Arbaeen pilgrimage is not merely a long walk. Instead, it is a kind of movement in which despite being in publics, pilgrims have their own private relationship with Allah and Imam Hussain (AS), which finds a new form of divine immaterial dependence and conformance. Thinking about the goals and the history behind the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the injustice and cruelty …
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From “The Uprising” to “The Revenge”

01 August 24 Articles
From “The Uprising” to “The Revenge” Summary of the lecture: Professor Raefipoor In intellectual fields of the world today, there are a few thoughts which work like a system. That means, it can answer many questions. But Islām and specially Shia, have provided a system in which, it can bring a suitable answer for all the questions. To examine Ashura Movement, it needs to examine two movements: 1.   Banu Umayyah: …
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In the wake of Karbalā: Five lessons from the seventth century till now

01 August 24 Articles
  In the wake of Karbalā: 5 lessons from the 7th century till now 12th July 2024 The Battle of Karbala, fought in 680 AD, stands as a profound moment in history, resonating deeply across centuries and cultures. As we approach the anniversary of this event in 2024, its lessons remain as relevant as ever. Karbala offers timeless wisdom. Here are 5 enduring lessons that we can utilise to guide …
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