Shia Calendar Categories: Shahadat

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) 114 A.H. A month which is usually marked with happiness and a spiritual return to Allah, the month of Dhul Al Hijjah has come to be known as a period of grief for the followers of the Ahlul Bayt. It is on the 7th of Dhul Al Hijjah that the 5th Divinely appointed leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Muhammad ibne Ali al-Baqir left this mortal world for his permanent abode at the age of 57.

Roz e Arafah. The Day of Arafah which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah – the same day as the murder of Hazrat Muslim ibne Aqil (peace be upon him) is one of self-introspection and reflection on the bounties and graces which we have been conferred with.‚Arafah literally means to gain a deep understanding (marifah). A deep understanding of the beginning (of creation) and the end of all creation: a deep knowledge of Prophethood (Nubuwah) and Mastership (Wilayah): knowledge of the vista of the horizons and of the souls: a deep knowledge of all of these things and how they relate to Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him).During this blessed day, those who are not in the Hajj have also been advised to fast and engage in prayer and worship – and what prayer can be greater than the Prayers of Arafah from Imam Husain (peace be upon him) and Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) as have been mentioned in Mafaatihul Jinan?In the beautiful prayer of Arafah from the leader of the martyrs, Imam Husain (peace be upon him), we read the following petition: O God

Commemorating the Martyrdom of the 2 sons of Hazrat Muslim (‘a.s.) 61 A.H.This week also sees a tragic event with the marking of the death of the sons of Hazrat Muslim ibne Aqil Рnamely Muhammad and Ibrahim.After their father was martyred and thrown from the top of Masjid al-Kufa, the two young boys of ages 10 and 8 respectively, were arrested and thrown into prison.

Commemorating Roz-e-‘Ashura – Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s.) 61 A.H.Without doubt, the day of Aashura is the greatest day of tragedy – not only for the followers of the Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt, but also for the inhabitants of the entire universe. In the Hadith-e-Qudsi known as Ziyarat Aashura, we read, O‚Äô Aba Abdillah! Surely the tribulations are great and unbearable and your tragedy is great for us

Commemorating the 10th of Imam Husayn (a.s.).The massacre in Kerbala had taken place just days ago, however the grief, anguish and most difficult of times lay ahead for the surviving members of the caravan of the Imam. The first 10 days after the martyrdom of Abi Abdillah al-Husain (peace be upon him) saw despicable acts brought upon the family of the Prophet in a bid to humiliate and break their spirit – something which could never be accomplished.Historical works narrate that after the dust had settled and the evil deed of Ibne Ziyaad and his soldiers had been accomplished, the entire family were brought to Kufah to be presented to Ibne Marjaana (the self-proclaimed leader appointed by Yazid).

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Zaynul Abideen (a.s.) 95 A.H.Thirty-four years after the tragic events of Kerbala, and in the same month of Muharram, the Muslim world lost the 4th Divinely appointed Imam in the person of Ali ibnil Husain, better known as Zainul Abideen (the Ornament of the Worshippers) and Sayyidus Sajideen (the Leader of those who Prostrate).

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Hasan (a.s.) 50 A.H.The months of mourning the grandson of the Prophet who was killed in Karbala also see the marking of the martyrdom of the other grandson of the Prophet – rather, as the Quran calls them, the SONS of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Death – Ayatullah Sayyid Al Mar`ashi An-Najafi, 1411 A.H. (28 Aug 1990)

Commemorating the 30th of Imam Husayn (a.s.).As we mark the 30th day after the tragic events of Kerbala, we are once again transported to those days in the year 61 AH when the caravan of the Ahlul Bait were being paraded from city to city.After the massacre on the plains of Iraq, the lady folk and the remaining male members of the family were brought to Kufah. Following this ‘short’ trip, the longer and painful journey towards Shaam (Syria) began Рa trip so difficult that when the 4th Imam was asked of what had occurred during this entire process and what the most difficult thing was to bear, he cried out, Ash-Shaam

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ridha (a.s.) (According to another report) 203 A.H. When we look at the history of the first 11 Imams, the aspects related to their existence on this Earth and the benefits mentioned for visiting them after they have passed away (their Ziyarat), we see that our 8th Imam has some special privileges related only to his visitation which no other Imam possesses.

Commemorating (Chehlum) the 40th of Imam Husayn (a.s.).The 40th [Arbaeen or Chehlum] marks an important turning point in the movement of Kerbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Aashura is important for many reasons Рthe prime being that the Ahlu’l Bayt reached the land of Kerbala on this day and performed the visitation to Sayyid ash-Shuhada al-Husain and the loyal family and friends who gave their life for the cause of Islam.Although the historians differ on when this event transpired: some say it was in the same year of the massacre in Kerbala in the year 61 AH, whilst other say it was in the following year. Whatever the case, the atrocities and difficulties which the family were put through in the court of Yazid and the long ride to Kerbala culminated on the 20th of Safar on the empty plains of Kerbala.Ziyarat-e-Arbaeen

Commemorating the Death of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.) 11 A.H.The month of Safar ends with the death of numerous personalities – the Prophet of Islam being one of them. The man who was like no other left this world on the 28th of Safar after having brought the Arabian peninsula under the banner of Monotheism. In tribute to the man whom Allah has honoured with sending prayers upon and commanding His Angels and the believers to do the same, we take this opportunity to educate ourselves, albeit in great brevity, on the life of the Seal of the Prophets.Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Hasan (a.s.) 50 A.H. (According to another report) The months of mourning the grandson of the Prophet who was killed in Karbala also see the marking of the martyrdom of the other grandson of the Prophet – rather, as the Quran calls them, the SONS of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ridha (‘a.s.) 203 A.H. The death of the 8th successor to the Prophet (SAW) is also marked in the month of Safar, and for Muslims throughout the world, particularly those blessed to be in his sanctuary in Mashad on this day, it is a day of great sorrow and grief.

Commemorating the Death of Sayyida Maasuma-e-Qum (a.s.) 203 A.H.The daughter of the 7th Imam, the sister of the 8th Imam, and the aunt of the 9th Imam – Fatima, better known with the honorific title of Bibi Masuma-e-Qum” is a woman who

Commemorating the Martyrdom – Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.).The 8th of Rabi ul-Awwal marks two important occasions which are intertwined with each other – the martyrdom of the 11th Imam and the beginning of the Imamate of the 12th Imam. Killed at the very young age of 28, Imam Hassan ibne Ali al-Askari (peace be upon him) was one of the youngest Imams to leave this mortal world.

Death Hadhrat `Abdul Muttalib 44 B.H.