The sanctity of Muharram
Muharram is the month that marks the beginning of the Hijrah calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Qur’an says, “The number of the […]
Millions of Iranian Muslims marking Tasua
Grief reigns supreme across Iran as millions of Muslims are holding mourning ceremonies to commemorate Tasua, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram. Mourning services have been in […]
Muslims remember Imam Hussain with promotional campaign
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 – The American Muslim by Rahat Husain WASHINGTON, November 5, 2013 — An international campaign is garnering attention with an effort centered around the slogan “Who […]
Shiites mix Ashura rituals with politics in Iraq
Shiite Muslims marching during Ashura rituals in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala on Saturday mixed mourning the death of Imam Hussein over 1,300 years ago with chants condemning modern politicians. Hundreds of black-clad Shiites walked toward the mausoleum of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed who was […]