The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) said:
“Surely, there exists in the hearts of the Momineen, with respect to the martyrdom of Hussain (‘A), a heat that never subsides.
(Mustadrak al‑Wasail vol 10 pg. 318).
Imam Hussain (‘A) is a role model that all human beings can aspire to; his spirit lives on forever in the human conscience. The way he lived and the way he died show us the value he placed on morality and honor. He taught us the true purpose of our existence – the perfection of our morals and ethics. In his own words he sums it up beautifully: “Death with dignity is better than a life of humiliation”
During the Month of Muharram, celebrations are kept at bay and the massacres and the tragedy of Karbala is revived. Mothers teach their babies to raise their hands in matam and chant the words ‘Ya Husayn’; fathers push their sons forward to carry the alam of Hazrat Abbas (‘A) in the hope that they too will learn the unshakeable loyalty that he had for Islam and his Imam.
The reason for laying a great emphasis on Azadaari and Husseini memorial sessions throughout the world is to ensure that the purpose of Imam Hussain (‘A)’s movement is communicated to the masses. We all need to ensure that the message of Karbala is spread around the globe to enable us save the sanctity of Islam today the way Karbala saved Islam 1400 years ago.
The revolution of Imam Hussain (‘A) was external as well as internal. He wanted to change the society and the status of humanity, which was dead during that time. Until his final moments on the Day of Ashura, Imam Hussain (‘A) proclaimed this statement loudly on the sands of Karbala: “If you do not believe in any religion, nor do you fear the hereafter, then at least try to live like free people in this world!”
The Archives team has collected photographs from different regions of the commemoration of the 12 day of Aza this Muharram and shall be sharing the same from this week onwards.
GLIMPSES OF AZADARI IN AFRICA – MUHARRAM 1433
Photographs Courtesy of:
Br. Mohamedali Versi Mtwara Jamaat
Br. Zaheed Rajani and Br. Zameen Jaffer Songea Jamaat
Br. Ahmed Khakhi Lindi Jamaat
Br. MohammedAbbas Jaffer Mbeya Jamaat
SECRETARIAT
ARCHIVES SECTION OF THE AFRICA FEDERATION
3rd September 2021 / 25th Muharram 1443 A.H
