Shia Strength: ï¿½ Ali Valiyollah Group ï¿½ Re: Azadari (mourning and lamentation by Shias in the month of Muharram) / comment

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

Mourning: A natural expression of sorrow

"And he turned away from them, and said: O my sorrow for Yusuf! And his eyes became white on account of the grief, and he was a repressor (of grief)."
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Surah Yusuf (12:84)

Mourning: A Sign of Love

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin."
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The Qur'an (42:23)

They said: "By Allah! (never) wilt thou cease to remember Yousuf until thou reach the last extremity of illness, or until thou die!"
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Surah Yousuf (12:85)

The remembrance of the first ten days of Muharam

By the Dawn And ten nights, And the Even and the Odd, And the night when it departeth, There surely is an oath for thinking man.
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Surah al-Fajr (89:01-05)

Abi Usman says that three periods of Ten days are venerable which are refered to in this verse. They are, first ten days of the month of Muharam, first ten days of the month of Zilhaj and last ten days of the month of Ramadan.
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Tafseer Durre Manthur, Volume 6 page 346

To you be your way, and to me mine.
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Surah al-Kafiroon (109:06)

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From: Student of the Quran
Sent: Thu, December 24, 2009 5:32:27 AM
Subject: Azadari (mourning and lamentation by Shias in the month of Muharram) / comment

Salamun Alykum.

Mourning or lamentation is not supported by the Quran.

[41:49] The human being never tires of imploring for good things. And when adversity befalls him, he turns despondent, desperate.

Instead of mourning or lamentation, we should say we belong to God,and to Him we are returning.

[2:156] When an affliction befalls them, they say, "We belong to GOD, and to Him we are returning."

There is absolutely no reason for us to do mourning and lamentation for those who were killed in the cause of God.

[3:169] Do not think that those who are killed in the cause of GOD are dead; they are alive at their Lord, enjoying His provisions.

Observing mourning and lamentation during the month of Muharram is an innovation. Saying that it is recommended and God will reward those who sincerely revive their memories and commemorate their matyrdom are lies.

[39:32] Who is more evil than one who attributes lies to GOD, while disbelieving in the truth that has come to him? Is Hell not a just requital for the disbelievers?

Thank you and may God guide me,

Muhammed Irtaza

[33:62] God's Sunnah is unchangeable

[39:23] The Quran is the best Hadith

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--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Syed Irteza Hussain <> wrote:

Question: What is the philosophy of Azadari (mourning and lamentation) for Imam Husain?

Answer: There is no doubt that the tragedy of Kerbala, when ascribed to the killers, is a criminal and terrible act. However when ascribed to Husain (A) himself, it represents a conscious confrontation and a courageous resistance for a sacred cause. The whole nation had failed to stand up to Yazid. They had succumbed to his will, and deviation and regression towards the pre-Islamic ways were increasing.

Passiveness by Husain (A) in this situation would have meant the end of Islam as we know it. Thus Husain (A) took upon himself the responsibility of the whole nation. The greatest tragedy was that one who stood up for the noblest of causes, the defense of Islam, was cut down in so cruel a manner.

It is for this reason that the sacrifice of Husain (A) is commemorated annually throughout the Muslim world. Our sorrow never abates as we relive the tragedy.

The commemoration of Ashura on the 10th of Muharram every year serves to remind us of the sacrifices of the family of the Prophet (S). It also makes us aware of the people, then and now, who tried to destroy Islam and the family of the Prophet (pbuh) and all that they stood for - as well as those who watched, listened and did nothing.

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Question: Is mourning for Imam Hussain and other Infallibles (a.s.) recommended?

Answer: Yes, it is recommended and God will reward those who sincerely revive their memories and commemorate their matyrdom?

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Question: I have a question about matam (Azadari) and the manner our people are holding Muharram rituals.

Answer: It is not appropriate of the mourners to violate the commemoration method received by the righteous predecessors (Salaf-e-Saleh) in mourning the martyrdom of the Lord of Martyrs, Imam Husain (a.s.).

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