Stage Background of Ghadeer Function

The following was the stage backgound at the Ghadeer function held at Zainabia Imambada on Saturday, 27th November.

Wikileaks and the Arab Hypocracy

Urdu Nauhas by Niyaz Banarsi

Nauha

Ghadeer Function at Zainabia

There was a Grand Celebration of Ghadeer Anniversary last night at Zainabia Imambada. The local and outsation poets were at their best. Javed Gopalpuri from Bihar earned tremendous appreciation from the audience and was forced to repeat his magical style of recitation and high quality of poetry. Sarwar Nawab from Lucknow, Razi Biswani from Jaunpur, Khursheed Muzaffar Nagri, Nayab Balyawi and others uplifted the sensational atmosphere of this poetic feat. Dr. Shaoor Aazmi was conferred an Award in memory of late S.Ghulam Hasnain Kararvi for his contribution to Urdu literature. Mashhood Danapuri, Khurshid Hallauri, Mahdi Aazmi and others were the darling of the crowd. Compering of the function by Naseer Aazmi was at its best. Maulana Hasnain Kararvi  set the tone of the programme by his electrifying speech on Ghadeer, highlighting the final Hajj of the Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.).
This grand function opened up with the recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Tusi Rizvi.
The occasion was right enough to  launch Urdu weekly "Hamara Waqt" by the hands of Maulana Hasnain Kararvi. Mr. Ali Abbas is the editor of this weekly.
The Wilayati crowd enjoyed the Chicken Burger and the aroma filled Tea. It all ended at 6.00 AM.
Below are some of the photographs of the Ghadeer function.

Maulana Ameer Hamza Ashrafi Nizami

Crowd sitting outside the Imambada Hall and watching the relay on TV.

More Crowd watching the relay of the programme on TV outside the hall

Crowd spilling out of the Hall

Jam Packed, No Room

Full House

Pic of the Zainabia Award conferred upon Dr. Shaoor Aazmi

Jashne Ghadeer at Mumbra

A function is organised at Kausa, Mumbra celebrating Ghadeer on Sunday 28th November 2010, 7.00PM.

Salaam on Ghadeer

Maulana Ameer Hamza Ashrafi Nizami was at Zainabia on the occasion of Jashn of Ghadeer. He had to leave urgently due to some personal reason. On the request he recorded for Mumbai Shia News his latest salaam.

Nayab Balyawi

Nayab Balyawi was one of the poets invited for Jashne Wilyate Murtazavi, jashne Ghadeer. As a sample we recorded one of his kalaam at the zainabia trust office.

Schemes, Concessions and Benefits for Senior Citizens in India

Asghar  bhai, a senior citizen

Mr. Haider Zaidi has sent the below Schemes, Concessions and Benefits for the Senior Citizens of India, the facility which they can avail of. Many senior citizens do not know these facilities and face unnecessary hardships. The first step is to get a valid card of proof of being a senior citizen. Mr. Zaidi guides from step one and help  you to get the document. He can be contacted on 022-23718132.
Government of India has earmarked special benefits and concessions for Senior Citizens of India. Here is a brief compilation of same for your ready reference :
(1) Court cases involving senior citizens
(2) RTI Act (Right to Information Act)
(3) Health Care
(4) Finance & Taxation
(5) Banking
(6) Telecommunications
(7) Travel by Indian Railways
(8) Travel by Airlines
(9) Travel by Roadways (state transport)
(10) Law (Legislations)
(11)  Old Age Homes and Recreation Centres for Senior Citizens

For details of the above schemes one can visit the site.
http://www.voice4india.org/2008/04/08/benefits-concessions-schemes-senior-citizens-india/

Dabeer Sitapuri's best Qaseeda on Ghadeer

Dabeer Sitapuri was one of the best urdu poet in the Indian Shia history. He passed away 2 years back. He traveled throughout the country and gave his poems to the audience. He would mersmerise the audience with his poetries which were mainly in praise of Ahlul bayt (a.s.). The below video is of his poetry which he read during the 1400 year celebrations in Mumbai. It was the best poem in the celebrations which were held all through the country. Please recite a surah Faateha for his departed soul.

 

Grand Eid of Ghadeer Mubarak

18th Zilhijjah, the day of rejoicing upon the announcement of the Wilayat of Hadhrat Ali (a.s.) at Ghadeer-e-Khum by the Holy Prophet of Islam (a.s.). We greet all the Muslims of the world on this great day.

Jashne Wilayate Murtazavi

Eid-e-Ghadeer is a very auspicious Eid. It is celebrated world wide. On this day the announcement of the perfection of religion was made by last Prophet of Islam, Hadhrat Mohammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.w.s). He declared Hadhrat Ali (a.s.) as his deputy, vicegerent, successor, caliph and Imam. It was such a great responsibility for Hadhrat Ali ibne Abi Taalib (a.s.), that even Hadhrat Umar congratulated him in special words. For detail on Ghadeer, Click
On this happy and great occasion, Zainabia Trust has organised a grand celebration "Jashn-e-Wilayate-Murtazavi" at Zainabia Imambada, Bori Mohalla, Near Bhindi Bazaar, Mumbai-400003 on Saturday, 27th November 2010.
The Jashn will start at 9.00 PM wherein prominent and famous outstation and local poets will participate. Maulana Sayed Hasnain Kararvi will be the speaker and a special award for this year dedicated to marhum Ghulam Hasnain Kararvi (co-founder of Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) ) will be conferred upon Dr. Sho-oor Aazmi for his contribution to literature and poetry. All are invited.

Banner for Jashne Ghadeer displayed at Zainabia

Jashne Wilayat and Imamat

On Saturday 27th November 2010, a Jashn has been organised at Kesar Baugh Hall, Dongri to celebrate the Wilayat of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) remembering the announcement of the Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.) made at ground of Ghadeer Khum, Johfa, after completing the final Hajj of his life.
This Jashn will commence at 8.30 PM sharp and will continue till 11.30 PM.
Association of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) has invited all the Maulaees and lovers of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).

Eid-ul-Azha Mubarak

Those who sacrifice animal for show off.....

Today, Day of Arafah, the Day of Repentance

The day of Arafah is the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the most sacred days of the Islamic Calendar. On this day Allah invites his servants towards his worship and obedience, and spreads his bounties and blessings.

It is highly recommended to be on this day in Karbala, Iraq. The presence over there carries a great reward. After the downfall of the tyrant Saddam, the pilgrims gather in Karbala on this day and outnumber the Haajis in Arafat at Hajj. There are above 5 million visitors at Karbala pouring from all over the world, while in Makkah there are 2 to 3 millions.

There are different a'maal to be performed on this particular day. Dua of Imam Husain (a.s.) known as Dua Arafah and Dua of Imam Zainul Aabidin (a.s.) are the important Duas to be recited. The theme of these duas is the forgiveness of the sins from Allah. It is the day of repentance.

Imam Zaynul Aabidin (a.s.) says about this great day: "O God, this is the day of Arafah a day which you have made noble, given honor and magnified within it. You have spread your mercy, showed kindness through your pardon, made plentiful your giving and by it you have been gracious towards your servants." (Sahifa as-Sajjadiyyah, Du'a no. 47)

It is also narrated that once Imam saw a man begging from people on the day of Arafah. He said "Woe unto you that on a day like this you are asking from other than God. This is a day when the mercy and grace of Allah reaches (even) the fetus in the womb."
In Mumbai City the congregational A'maal is organised at various places. seeking forgiveness from All-Merciful Almighty Allah.

Click on this link for the A'maal of this day 

Update

The updating of the site will resume from Tuesday 16th November 2010.