Series on Caliphate & Imam Sajjad A.S. - Safar 1444

2 great series by Moulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi of U.K. - Safar 1444

1. Divine Caliphate of Imam Hasan A.S. & Imam Husayn A.S.

Lecture 1 | Lecture 2 | Lecture 3 | Lecture 4 | Lecture 5

2. Imam Sajjad A.S.

Lecture 1 | Lecture 2

Human Being in Qur'an & Hadith by Shaykh Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Human Being in Qur'an & Hadith by Shaykh Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

15th Mahe Ramadhan - Birth Anniversary of Imam Hasan A.S.

Presentations and sermons on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Imam Hasan A.S.

Shaykh Jaffer Jaffer:

1439

Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi:

1439

1st Safar - Caravan of Hussayn arrives in Damascus (Sham)

Heart-rending lecture by Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the night of 1st Safar when the caravan of women & children of Imam Husayn A.S. reach Sham


November 12, 2015 - 1437

Arbaeen Week Ashra Sermons

Sayyeda Zainab Mosque (Photo credit: CazzJj)

Sermons during week of Arbaeen / Ashra-e-Zainabiya

Syed Saleh Qazwini

December 24, 2013 / 1435 - Importance of ziyarat on Arbaeen
December 25, 2013 / 1435 - Reforming the family

Syed Ali Raza Rizvi

October 24, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat
October 25, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat
October 26, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat
October 27, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat
October 28, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat
October 29, 2018 / 1440 - Adalat & Imamat

January 1, 2014 / 1435 - The Holy Prophet S.A.W. as a bringer of laws

Related articles

• Millions of Shiites mark Arbaeen in Karbala

The Day of Arbaeen

Arbaeen day Maqtal

Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi:

December 13, 2014 - 1436

Shaykh Asad Jafri:

December 23, 2013 - 1435

Respected Alim, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Shomali

January 4, 2013 - Safar 1434 - Significance of Ziyarat of Arbaeen of Imam Husayn A.S. (Friday Sermon)
November 8, 2017 - Safar 1439 - Reflections on Ziyarah of Arbaeen for Imam Husayn A.S.

Zakir Mustafa Mawjee - January 3, 2013 - 1434

Resources for the day of Arbae'en

1. A'maal for the day of Arbae'en can be found here.
2. Arbaeen of Imam Husayn A.S. by Shaykh Saleem Bhimji 
3. Activities for kids

The impact of the sermons of Lady Zainab (A.S.) and Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.)

The impact of the sermons of Lady Zainab (A.S.) and Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.)

December 20, 2013 / Safar 1435 - Lovely tribute on the contribution of Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.) by Moulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi

30th after the event of Ashura, the martrydom of Sakina - Daughter of Husayn A.S.

English: Grave of Sukayna bint Husayn inside the Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque, Damascus, Syria Français : Tombe de Sukaina, fille de l'imam Hussein à l'intérieur de la mosquée Roukayya à Damas en Syrie (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Sermons on the anniversary of the martrydom of Hazrat Sakina (Ruqaya) A.S. daughter of Imam Husayn (A.S.):

Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi:

December 2, 2014 / 1436 - Importance of the Mimbar (Pulpit)

Sheikh Vinay Khetia:
December 23, 2012 / 1434 - Importance of the Institution of Azdadari











Sakina - Who was this young princess?

1. http://ashariaz.com/sakin.html 
2. http://www.qul.org.au/islamic-occasions/events-of-karbala/43-sakina-bint-hussain

Muharram / Safar resources

A banner (alam) being carried in a procession during the Remembrance of Muharram in Bahrain. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Some useful resources for Muharram / Safar from QFatima.com:

1. The months of Muharram & Safar
2. Let us learn about the months of Muharram & Safar
3. The Karbala
4. Ya Husayn - Marthiyas & Nawhas in English
5. 'Amal for the day of 'Ashura & Ziyara 'Arba'een
6. Short commentary on Ziyarat Ashura

Excellent resources from Ali School, specifically for introducing the story of Imam Husayn (A.S.) to children:

1. Karbala: Introduction for Small Children - 4 year old
2. Karbala: Introduction for Children - 7-10 year old

Spiritual dimensions of Mourning for Imam Husayn (A.S) by Dr. Mohamed Shomali
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Walk from Najaf to Karbala

     

Walking from Najaf to Karbala?  Some resources:

1. Resources from duas.org here.
2. Recommendations to the Visitors of Imam Hussain (p) During Arbaeen, 1445 A.H.
3. Preparation seminar by Zakir Shams Dharsi
4. The Spiritual Walk - documentary by the World Federation
5. At Your Service - documentary series by Ahlulbayt TV
6. http://www.najaftokarbala.info
7. twitter handle for pictures and updates #arbaeenwalk

Local Arbaeen Walks

thearbaeenwalk.org

absanetwork.com

Safar-al-Muzzafar dates of significance

Image via Wikipedia

From ziaraat.com: 

1st - Battle of Siffin - (37 A.H.) 
6th, 8th, or 13th - Martyrdom of Hazrat Sakina bintal Hussain (A.S.) - (61 A.H.) 
7th - Martyrdom of Imam Hasan (A.S.) - (50 A.H.) 
9th - Battle of Nahrwan - (38 A.H.) 
17th - Martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn-e-Moosa ar-Riza(a.s.) - (203 A.H.)  (1st tradition)
19th - Abraha attached Khana-e-Kaaba 
20th - Arbaeen/Chehlum of Martyrs of Karbala 
28th - Martrydom of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) - (11 A.H.)
29th - Martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn-e-Moosa ar-Reza (A.S.) - (203 A.H.) (2nd tradition)

29th Safar: Anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali Reza (A.S.)

Image via WikipediaZiyarat of Imam Ali Reza (A.S.)

Sermons on the occasion of the martyrdom of the 8th Imam - Imam Ali Reza (A.S.):

Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
January 11/12 - 1434 - If you have to grieve, grieve for Husayn bin Ali
January 22/12 - 1433
February 13/10 - 1431

Respected Alim, Sayyid Ali Raza Rizvi :

December 31/2013 - 1435 - Debates of the Imam








From ziaraat.com:


Presentations about Imam Ali Riza(a.s.)
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Profile: http://www.ziaraat.com/masriz01.php
Pictures: http://www.ziaraat.com/masriz02.php
Ziarat: http://www.ziaraat.com/masriz03.php
Ziarat-e-Jamea Kabeer: http://www.ziaraat.com/jamea01.php
Ziarat-e-Jamea Sagheer: http://www.ziaraat.com/jameas01.php
How well do you know about: http://www.ziaraat.com/hwdyk_imam8_1.php
Nohas of Imam Ali Riza(a.s.):
http://www.rizvia.com/brownoha.asp?masaibof=imamriza&recitor=All&orde...
Online Books: http://www.ziyaraat.net/findbook.asp
Azadari in Bangkok – 2010-11: http://www.ziaraat.com/bkkazadari1432.php
Ziaraat.Com Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/ZiaraatDotCom

His Martyrdom

Imam Ali Riza (a.s.) was summoned by Mamoon in his court and was offered some grapes which were injected with poison. Imam(a.s.) knew about it and politely declined to eat but Mamoon insisted saying that it appears that Imam(a.s.) has doubt on his intentions. Imam(a.s.) was aware from ilm-e-imamat that the time of his martyrdom has arrived and therefore ate a few grapes and left the court.

He (a.s.) arrived in Bait-ush-Sharaf. Abul Salat stayed outside on the door to guard. He mentions that he heard some conversation and movement inside so he went in to check and saw that a young lad was with Imam Riza(a.s.). He was surprised that no one had entered the room from the door so how could this young lad come in. The young lad said that he was Mohammad ibn-e-Ali Riza(a.s.) and he has been brought from Madina by Allah(swt) to take over the responsibilities of Imamat and that distances and walls are no hindrances for Imams(a.s.). When
an Imam is about to leave this world, the next one stays with him to take over all the responsibilities.

Imam Ali Riza(a.s.) breathed his last after a short period and Imam Mohammad Taqi (a.s.) performed his ghusal, kafn and recited namaz-e-janaza and then instructed Abu Salat to announce the martyrdom of Imam Ali Riza(a.s.). To conceal the crime, Mamoon then organized a state funeral and mourning since Imam Ali Riza(a.s.) was a royal price as well.

The confirmation of poisoning of Imam(a.s.) by Mamoon is mentioned in the following books: Rodatus Safa, Shawahid-un-Nabuwwah, Kamil, Murawajuz Zahab, Noorul Absar, Al-Fakhri, Matalibus Suwal, Tazheeb Tahzeebul Kamal, Mukhtasar Akhbarul Khulafa and others. Some historians such as Shibli Nomani have doubted that Mamoon would have poisoned the Imam(a.s.). It is to be noted that Mamoon never tried to investigate and punish the killers even though Imam Riza(a.s.) was the royal price and this seems strikingly strange since rules of Bani Ummaya had made a big issue out of the killing of Hazrat Usman and repeatedly had accused Imam Ali(a.s.) of involvement. Moreover, a person such as Mamoon who had killed his own brother in the name of justice did nothing to find the killers of Imam(a.s.) is a sufficient proof in itself that his character was not clean in this conspiracy

Alwida, alwida, alwida ay Hussain!

At the end of the days of mourning we bid farewell to our beloved Imam Hussain (AS).It is our belief that these holy personalities also attend these sermons, and as mentioned in this nawha, we bid farewell to all of them until we welcome them again next year, if Allah (swt) grants us life (Poet: Mujahid Luknovi).

Translation in English below:

Farewell, farewell, farewell, Oh Hussain!
These sounds of lamentation and these gatherings,
The decor of matam, noha and sorrow…
How I wish these hearts would always remain in this state!
Ah, my heart breaks, how can I bring myself to say….
Farewell…..
Oh my Guest, this is my last salutation,
That I be sacrificed for you! This is my last salutation….
Oh King of the Dignified! This is my last salutation…
My heart is empty, as this is my last salutation….
Farewell….
May any mistakes be forgiven,
I could not serve you as you so deserve,
It hurts me that I could not do matam till my heart was content,
For your sake why could I not have given my own head….
Farewell….
If I live another year, I will grieve again,
Everyone together will cry in your sorrow again,
But even if I die, this will always live on….
Oh, but what a shame, I didn't cry till my heart was content….
Farewell…..
Farewell, oh Hussain, oh Hussain, farewell,
Farewell, oh King of the East and West, farewell!
Oh, the light of Ahmed's daughter's eyes, farewell!
On Mujahid's lips is the cry of farewell….

7th Safar: Anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan (A.S.)

Mark of Hasan (Photo credit: heiseheise)

Ziyarat of Imam Hasan A.S.

Sermons on the occasion of the martyrdom of the 2nd Imam - Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.)

By Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi:
December 31, 2011 / 1434
January 11, 2011 / 1433
January 22, 2010 / 1432
February 2, 2009 /1431

Sermons by Shaykh Syed Asad Jafri:
December 9, 2013 / 1435


Sermons by Sayyid Ali Raza Rizvi
28th Safar 1439 / 2017

Friday Sermon during week of (and, therefore, dedicated) Imam's martyrdom anniversary:
December 13, 2013 / 1434 - Sheikh Muhammad Ali Shomali

Daily du'a for the month of Safar

Du'a to be recited 10 times daily during the month of Safar.




This is for the last Wednesday of Safar.

28th Safar - Mourning the loss of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) - Mercy to Mankind

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Sermons by Respected Alim, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the occasion of the martyrdom of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.):
November 16, 2017 - 1439
December 20, 2014 - 1436
December 30, 2013 - 1435
January 10, 2013 - 1434
January 21, 2012 - 1433
February 1, 2011 - 1432
February 12, 2010 - 1431
March 17/07 - 1428



Article titled "What has been narrated from Al-Reza (A.S.) on the Characteristics of the Prophet (P.B.U.H. & H.F.)" published by the Islamic Relations Pilgrims Office and Foreign Pilgrims' Affairs of A.Q.R.

The whole world mourns for Imam Hussein (A.S.)

• Read this article and watch the accompanying video by New York Times reporter Edward Wong

• An Amount of Soil of Imam Hussein Holy Grave Bleeding Since Ashura Morning