Syed Akbar Hyder provides a wonderful insider’s perspective of what Muharram means to lay Shias for the reader. He explains the division of the majlis into different segments and why these…
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The most important benefits derived from mourning ceremonies are its psychological effects. Most people who take part in mourning gatherings do so with the desire of gaining psychological and emotional…
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Liquor sale in Delhi will be prohibited on four days including the Independence Day, during the ongoing quarter ending September 31, said a Delhi government statement. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind…
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Karbala is resilience, the struggle that started from Medina and passed through Mecca, the Iraqi desert of Karbala, to the seat of the Ummayad power, Damascus and made its appearance…
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Shafaqna: Shafaqna reported the third night of the holy month of Muharram in the processions of the most honorable Najaf and documented their effectiveness and some of their scenes as…
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Five Sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) about Imam Hussain (AS): Shafaqna Muharram
Imam Hussain (AS) was the second grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and one of the dearest people in his regard. Many sayings has been narrated from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) about…
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Shafaqna interview: Why Muslims keep alive the name of Imam Hussain (AS) in Muharram?
Qom’s Seminary Scholar said: “There are four reasons why Shias, in fact all Muslims, keep alive the name of Imam Hussain (AS) and Ashura in the Month of Muharram. Hojjatul-Islam…
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According to Saudi authorities, almost two million pilgrims have performed Umrah during the current season which started on July 30. The air, land, and sea ports in the Kingdom recorded…
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Nakhl-Gardani is one of the mourning rituals held in different parts of Iran in the month of Muharram which symbolizes the funeral procession of Imam Hussein (AS). Muharram, the first…
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Al-Shaykh al-Saduq (the truthful scholar) mentions: Muhammad ibn Ali Majiluyeh said: Ali ibn Ibrahim narrated to us from his father from al Rayyan ibn Shabib, He said: I came into…
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Imam Hussain (a.s), the grandson of the final Messenger of God was brutally massacred in a dessert in Iraq today referred to as Karbala. He was a man who was…
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Photos: Distribution of donuts, water to passerby in the name of Imam Hussain (A.S) in month of Muharram in Mexico
Shafana Pakistan: Distribution of donuts, water to passerby in the name of Imam Hussain in month of Muharram in Mexico 1443-2021. Source: Shafaqna English
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Shafaqna Pakistan: Muharram- What are we aiming to achieve? Source: Shafaqna English
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar Sunday directed the authorities concerned to ensure foolproof security arrangements for maintaining law and order situation, safeguarding lives and properties of people and maintaining…
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Shafaqna Pakistan: On August 29, the 10th day of the holy month of Muharram, known as Ashoura, Indian forces fired pellets and tear gas shells to disperse hundreds of Shia…
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday thanked the nation for peacefully observing Ashura in the country, while vowing to take “very tough action” against elements who “tried to ignite flames…
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Youm-e-Ashura, 10th of Muharram, was observed across the country with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homepage to the sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions with…
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Other News
Pakistan condemns use of tear gas, pellet guns on Muharram procession in occupied Kashmir
Pakistan on Sunday condemned the use of tear gas and pellet guns by Indian authorities on Muslims taking part in a Muharram procession in occupied Kashmir a day earlier. In…
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Shafaqna Pakistan:In the context of Muharram, almost everyone knows who Husain is, but not many know the name of Zainab A.S, or the fact that had it not been for…
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday has said that the brave Kashmiris who were fighting against the worst form of military oppression and tyranny should be inspired by Karbala to…