Procession on the Martyrdom of Imam Sajjad (a.s.)

On the 1st of Janunary Saturday, 2011, a Juloos (procession) will be taken out remembering 25th Moharram, the day of the martyrdom of the 4th Imam, Imam Ali the son of Imam Husain (a.s.), famous as Zainul Aabedeen and Sayyidus Saajedeen. In 95th Hijri he was poisoned by Banu Umayya in Madina and was buried in Jannatul Baqeii. His tombless grave lies exposed under the sky. Every year millions of Haajis visit his grave.
Imam Zainul Aabedeen was famous for his worship and supplications. Sahifa-e-Kamilah is a collection of his supplications (Doa). Imam Zainul Aabedeen was a witness to the tragedy of Karbala and after it he was along with the caravan of Imam Husain (a.s.), as a prisoner.
There is a Juloos on this occasion at Bandra East, Mumbai to commemorate his martyrdom organised by Anjumane Faroghe Islam. The programme will start by Namaaz with Jama'at of Maghrib followed by a majlis. After the Majlis, the Anjumans of the city will do Nauha and Maatam and will proceed towards Husaini Chowk (Behram Naka). The procession will end on the Majlis at the Naaka by 10.30 PM.
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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.

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Juloos-e-Sayyad-e-Sajjad (a.s.)

Majlis recited by Hujjatul Islam Maulana Sayed Hasnain Kararvi on 25th Moharram 1431 A.H.) that was 12th January 2010, at the conclusion of Juloos-e-Sayyad-e-Sajjad (a.s.) at Behram Naka, Bandra East, Mumbai. This was the 35th year of the Juloos, remembering the 4th Imam Hadhrat Imam Zainul Aabedeen (a.s.). It commences from BMC Colony (Kherwadi) and finishes at Behram Naka. Scores of Matami Anjuman participate in it. There is a Medical Camp, arranged by Abu Mohammad Trust. In the picture Maulana Kararvi is reciting the Majlis. More than, 25,000 azadaars come to this Juloos. (photo by: Firoz Shakir)