Archive August 15, 2023

Muharram

Heading: Tazia, Alam, Sabeel, Matam, Day of Ashura, Tragedy of Karbala

The Islamic calendar starts with the month of Muharram ul Haram. According to the normal timetable, there are 30 to 31 days in a single month, and this is called the solar timetable, but the Islamic timetable is a lunar timetable that’s shorter than the solar timetable and has only 29 to 30 days in a single month.

Some Muslims celebrate Muharram ul Haram as a new time, but Muharram isn’t a month of joy or happiness; Muharram is a month of mourning because the grandson of Prophet Mohammed’s( Pbuh) Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his companions was killed in the Battle of Karbala.

Muharram is a sad occasion. Shia Muslims take out the procession on the 10th of Muharram, which means the Day of Ashura.

Tazia is a symbol like an atomic replica of Imam Hussain (a.s.). The structure is made up of bamboo sticks decorated with various papers, fabrics, and traditional designs. Shia Muslims take tazia to their homes from the first to the ninth Muharram, and after that, on the day of Ashura, they take out the tazia from their homes. The reason for tazia is to express our condolences, sympathy, reverence, and respect to Imam Hussain (a.s.).

Alam, in a simple way to understand it, means flag, and Alamdar means flag holder, but Alam isn’t a simple flag; it’s also called parcham. Alam is a sign of Ghazi Abbas (a.s.), the son of Ali ibne Abutalib (a.s.), and the family of Imam Hussain (a.s.). In the army of Imam Hussain (a.s.), Abbas is the Alamdar.

Sabeel is used for distributing foods or liquids like milk, juice, normal water, cold drinks, Sharbat, and anything else that you want to distribute on the sabeels.

On the occasion of sadness, people express their sadness in different ways, but generally, they’re doing head bangs, chest bangs, and crying in a simple way that’s called Matam. Matam isn’t something only Shia people do, but the Matam word has come to fame because of Shias. Shia people do traditional matam like Aag ka matam, Zanjeer zani on their reverse, chest matam, blade matam, etc. for the mourning of the Holy Prophet Mohammed’s (phub) grandson, Imam Hussain (a.s.).

On the Day of Ashura, before the tragedy of Karbala, there were so many effects.

Ashura is a turning point for the whole world.

Allah (swt) accepted Prophet Adam’s (a.s.) penitence, Prophet Nuh’s (a.s.) ark passed, and Prophet Yousuf (a.s.) came out of the well.

The Journey of Karbala started on 28 rajab when Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his family, along with her sister Zainab Binte Ali (s.a.) and all his companions, traveled from Madina to Makkah in 60 hijri without her beloved daughter Bibi Sughra (s.a.). Imam Hussain (a.s.) wants to do Hajj, but the people of Madina have stopped Imam Hussain (a.s.) from performing Hajj. Imam Hussain (a.s.) continued their trip without performing hajj.

On the second day of Muharram, Imam Hussain (a.s.) reached Karbala. On the request of Bibi Zainab, Imam Hussain wrote a letter to his childhood friend Habib, asking him to come to Karbala.

The main aim of Imam Hussain (a.s.) to educate us Quranic” Amr bilma’ruf Nahi Anil Munkar” (neki ki hidayat karna or Burai se rokna) fulfilled his promise to his grandfather for saving Islam and humanity.

In the army of Yazid (L) were the governors of Ibne Zyad (L), and there were 9 lakh people. Imam Hussain( as) had only 71 soldiers along with his 6-month-old son Ali Asgar in his army, totaling 72 people. They created so many problems, like the prohibition of water and foods on the 7th of Muharram in the camp of Imam Hussain (a.s.), and they’re so thirsty after 3 days on the 10th of Muharram. The tragedy of Karbala happened. On the day of Ashura, the battle started after Azan e Ali Akbar and ended in the evening. Between the battles, Imam Hussain (a.s.) lost his brothers, sons, and companions. In the end, Imam Hussain.

asked

Hal Muharrammin nasirin yansurna means, Is there anyone who has helped me? His 6-month-old son, Ali Asgar, replied, Yes, I’m then. By her language, she said, He was so thirsty, so the imam allowed me to go and ask for water for him, but there was no one who gave it to him, and suddenly an arrow came and brutally killed his son.

F. A. Q.

Who took revenge on Hussain?

Al-Mukhtr b. Ab Ubayd al-Thaqaf (born 1/622–3; died 67/687)

Who wrote the history of Karbala?

Maqtal al-Husayn, Abdullah ibn Muhammad, known by his epithet Ibn Abi al-Dunya (d. 281 AH), Maqtal al-Husayn, Yaqubi, who has made a brief reference to the battle of Karbala in his book Tarikh, had also written a separate book under the name Maqtal al-Husayn.

Who helped Imam Hussain in India?

As per Mohyal oral history, a Mohyal Brahmin of the Dutt clan had fought on behalf of Imam al-Husayn in the Battle of Karbala (680 C.E.), more specifically in the storming of Kufa—sacrificing his seven sons in the process.

Muharram is indeed a significant month in the islamic calendar and it holds both historical and religious significance for muslims

Particularly shia muslims here are some key points related to muharram and its observance charity and good deeds muslims in general are encouraged to engage in acts of charity and perform good deeds.

throughout the year however during muharram the emphasis on helping the less fortunate and donating to charitable causes may be heightened as part of the spirit of mourning and reflection majlis and juloos shia muslims especially gather during muharram to attend majlis religious gatherings and juloos processions these events involve listening to sermons and lectures that recount the historical background and events of the tragic incident in karbala in 680 ad where imam husayn the grandson of prophet muhammad and his companions.

Were martyred mourning practices some shia muslims excluding children the elderly or the sick may engage in mourning practices such as abstaining from eating or drinking until zawal afternoon this symbolic gesture is a way to remember and show solidarity with the suffering and sacrifices made by imam husayn and his companions warfare prohibition its worth noting that warfare is prohibited in muharram and this prohibition.

Predates the advent of islam this is a historical practice that is observed to maintain peace and respect for the sanctity of the month fasting on ashura the day of ashura which falls on the 10th day of muharram holds special significance the prophet muhammad.

peace be upon him encouraged fasting on this day as a means of atonement and blessing its a day of fasting and reflection for many muslims emotional significance muharram is generally considered a somber and reflective month for shia muslims the events of karbala and the martyrdom of imam husayn are deeply emotional and are seen as a reminder of the sacrifices made for justice and righteousness its important to note that muharram observances can vary among muslims and practices may differ depending on cultural and regional traditions while it is a time of mourning for shia muslims other branches of islam may observe muharram differently focusing more on fasting reflection and good deeds.

Is Muharram sad or happy?

Imam Hussain Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was believed to have been killed on this day. This is one reason why the entire Shia Association whips themselves with sharp objects on their both heads and backs, considering Muharram as a sad occasion .

Who enjoys Muharram?

Muharram has historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims . It commemorates significant events, including the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (the grandson of Prophet Muhammad) in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. This battle holds immense religious and political significance in Islamic history.