Hum Kya Rahenge Jab na Rasul-e-Khuda Rahe

New Moon of Moharram 1433 A.H. has been Sighted

The new moon of the month of Moharram 1433 A.H. has been sighted in different cities of India.

Imam Husain (as), has said: 

"I am the martyr of tears, 

no man of faith remembers me but that he weeps."

Importance of Nauha and Marsiya on Imam Husain:

On another occasion, the poet Ja'far ibne Iffaan recited to our Imam al-Sadiq a poem on the tragedy of Kerbala. The Imam began to weep uncontrollably. He then addressed the poet in the following terms: 

"O Iffaan, do not think that it is only those whom you can see here are listening to your poetry. In fact Allah's closest angels are present here at this majlis and they are all listening to your recitation and they too lament and weep. May Allah bless you for what you have recited. He will, inshallah, reward you with paradise for your efforts on our behalf."

Revival of Marsiya in India

Janab Abbas Nigaar is a famous personality of Lucknow. He had been active in Delhi before. An experienced event manager. He has organised many literary seminars and meets in Northern India. Last week he visited Mumbai.  At the final Majlis of Marsiya at Daray Zainab he spoke to us about the art of Marsiya. He tries to explains something about it in the below video.

Marsiya in Mumbai

On Monday it was the 5th and the last Majlis of Marsiya Khaani at Daray Zainab, Versova (Andheri). The famous marsiya khaan from Lucknow Janab Sayed Haider Nawab Jafri recited in his unique style.
He was invited by Zafar bhai. We present here the recording of that marsiya.