observes the teachings of Islam including those relating to prayer, hijab, self-reform, selflessness and moral etiquettes etc is the essential of Arbaeen pilgrimage .
Read More »Arbaeen: the Miʿraj of a Mourner
The following reflection expresses the depth of the spiritual walk from Najaf to Karbala on Arbaʿīn. These personal expressions of sacrifice serve as crucial landmarks in a believer’s journey to...
Read More »The Greatest Lesson of Arbaeen is Steadfastness, Patience, and Resistance: Ayatollah Ramazani
Organized by the International Affairs Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, a preliminary session of the webinar “Revisiting the Global Message of Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.): From Wilayat to Responsibility” was held....
Read More »What Is the Reason for Mourning for Imam Husayn (A.S)?
The Infallible Imams (a.s.) have greatly emphasized over reviving the event of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (a.s.) so that the future generations may benefit from the lessons that this great event....
Read More »Journey to Karbala: Arbaeen Guide
Arbaeen marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (p) at the Battle of Karbala. It is a time of mourning and reflection. Pilgrims from around the globe make the journey to Karbala, walking from Najaf to honor Imam Hussain’s sacrifice and to renew their commitment to the values he stood for....
Read More »Muharram in Iran: An Onto-Political Ritual of Unity and Resistance against Oppression
The ritual of Muharram in Iran, traditionally understood in the West as a strictly religious ceremony, in fact holds a much deeper and more complex significance. It is not merely a spiritual commemoration, but an onto-political act that weaves together identity, historical memory, and resistance....
Read More »Ayatollah Khamenei Attends Ashura Night Mourning Ceremony
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh marking the Ashura night on on Saturday...
Read More »Millions in Iran, across the world Attend Mourning Ceremonies to Mark Tāsūʻā
Millions of Muslims in Iran and across the world are commemorating Tasu’a, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)...
Read More »‘Who Is Hussain’ by Dr. Mehdi Saeed Hazari
This slim volume should be a welcome addition to the libraries of both Muslims and non-Muslims. It sheds light on the horrific events we see playing out in the world today as a consequence of events that took place in the vaults of Islamic history from the time of its formative early years in the Arabian peninsula....
Read More »Ayatollah Sayyid Monir al-Khabbaz Meets Scholars in Dearborn, US
Held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the meeting served as a forum for consultation and dialogue on how to best prepare for the sacred month of Muharram and revive its significance with purpose and clarity....
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