1. Hussein
Revivalism
No.7 2011
The Spring of
photo by Ahmed al-Husseini
Martyrdom Festival:
A Communication Channel Amongst Nations

2. ISSN ID 63960
Iraqi JS ID 1020
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General director
Muhammed H. Al-ameedy
Editor-In-chief
Haidar M. Al-manqoshi
Editors
Sabah al-Talkani
Hussein Na`ama
Fadhel al-Sharifi
Safa`a al-sa`adi
Art designer
Mohsin Maash
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Dr.Fatima Razavi
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3. Human Rights &
Universal Declaration
The sacred books respect the human rights and give everybody their
rights,They worked on equality and justice among all classes. Islam refers to
justice in many Quranic verses, Allah the Almighty says, "Indeed, Allah orders
justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and
bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be
reminded." (Sura al-Nahal: 1690-). He confirms this important aspect that
was applied by the Prophet Muhammad and his noble family, the Ahlulbayt. In
this regard, it is noteworthy to remember that "The Rights Treatise" of the 4th
Infallible Imam `Ali b. al-Hussein "Zayn al-`Abidin" is both a manifesto and one
of the best proofs in this regard.
Since that time, the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization
had been issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10,
1948. It was considered the heritage of the legal authorities and a result of the
West countries civilization. The experts of the socio-economic development in
the world consider that the citizens' exercise of their rights to be an essential
condition of success of the overall development plans in continuation of
developing the educational system.
Some Western political and media institutions have tried to focus on Islam for
its violation of the human rights. They claimed that there was no equality in the
Islamic law between men and women, proclaiming a lack of respect in some
Muslim countries for public freedoms or the spirit of democracy, coupled with
a complete absence of the Islamic media.
Thus, they represent those institutions' ignorance of Islam and mixing
between theory and application. In addition, those Western institutions are
notorious for adopting double standards regarding the political ends, and
absolutely not for humanitarian purposes. For instance, they overlook that in
some countries the human rights are violated flagrantly and systematically in
such a manner aiming to achieving discrimination in the population on such
grounds as ethnic cleansing and exploiting their lands. To these must be
added their adopting racial discrimination against people on the basis of their
skin colour.
The principle of non-discrimination for people's ethnic race and skin colour
is maintained in the maxim that "The black and white are equal". This is what
was practiced in the Battle of Karbala and carried out by Imam al-Hussein.
He embraced Jawn b. Huway, his coloured slave, when he fell martyr, as he
did with the rest of his companions in the same battle. This indicates that the Editor-In-Chief
Prophet Muhammad and his noble progeny are establishers of the human
rights.
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4. contents
Contents
The future of Muslims on the European continent.
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The spread Islam and the future of Muslims, conflicts and implications
in the European continent are important things, including the quality
of life in the West
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Seville one of the Islamic monuments in Spain
Seville was in the past the capital of the Andulusian Muslims in Spain,
it is the third important city in Spain. It locates in southren Spain, it is
on the right beach of a large valley river,573 kms away from Madrid.
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The History of Holy Shrine of al-Askareen
The religious shrines in Iraq are holy places to the visitors from
different parts of the Muslim world. Samarra's city one of the ancient
Islamic cities, Which contains a proud features.
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Violence against child
children make the most vuInerable group to abuse and exploitation.
In this context ther was a recent United Nations' report on the
situation of children in the world that reflects the deteriorating global
level for children, and violence against them in all parts of the world.
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Islam in Japan
Islam’s relation with Japan is quite recent as compared to those with
other countries around the world.

5. It is generally agreed on that history has The world today needs to be informed
O a life cycle that repeats itself between
one and other era; however, it is generally
of the concepts of Imam al-Hussein's
revivalism more than before. This is
noted that they are different in goal. because modern ignorance has proven
u Hence it is their peace-making influence
that is manifested in the developments
more violent and hazardous than the
ancient one, for it is equipped with
r noticeable in social, intellectual, and
structural framing of life wherever they
modern technology, and armed with
lethal means. The wars, corruption,
are. injustice and infringement of rights,
The incident [ Which incident ?] has extremism, and militancy which create
come a different way rather than the one the terrorism destroy the principles of
i that preceded it by virtue of the factors
that shaped it to make it a strategic and
long-lasting incident. This is the precise
humanity which Islam has sought to
teach and convey.
The Arab nations have recently
d case of the revivalism achieved in the
case of Imam al-Hussein's movement,
embodied the Islamic intellectual
revivalism of Imam al-Hussein. They
which rescued the spirit of the true and have recently started a revolution and
e moderate Islam from the clutches of
the rulers of the Umayyad dynasty, who
have changed two of the most notorious
dictatorship regimes in the region.
n intended to misguide the religion of Islam
from the mainstream of monotheism,
They are doing so in seven other Arab
countries to take the same route to gain
Prophethood, and Imamate. The their freedom according to the human
t Umayyads' plot was meant to gain
the control of Islam through applying
concepts of the High Commissioner
[WHO ??]. There are several factors
i their misconceptions, all owing to their
extremism, militancy, and terrorism.
There are many factors that have given
in these revolts to gain political rights
and other basic forms of dignity, and
collapse ancient walls which set up
t Imam al-Hussein's revivalist movement
its momentum, sustenance, and
by the totalitarian regimes of the men
pardoned [Whom ??].
annual renewal even after 1400 years. There are other reasons for the recent
y His movement was undertaken by
mainly two generations of Muslims: the
uprisings. They are as follows: the
distressing state of humanitarian crisis
companions of the Prophet Muhammad in these communities, the deterioration
aL-Hussein & and those of the 1st Infallible Imam Ali
b. Abi Talib. Certainly, Imam al-Hussein's
of services and increasing illiteracy,
unemployment, crime, and social
front represented the battle for renewal problems. All these factors drive the
collapse the of the Islamic religion.
Imam al-Hussein's movement had
peoples who do not have anything to
lose to the point of no-return towards
ancient
certain global dimensions that resulted their rulers.
in its permanence throughout the ages. The peaceful change is the watchword
The revivalism was not for the benefit of of these revolts. They depend on the
walls
a certain social class in the territory of a belief to get rid of the injustice, tyranny,
certain sector, rather it established the confiscation of the freedom of thought,
basic principles of dealing with humanity opinion and decent living, as the
for and in all times and places. It has revivalism of Imam al-Hussein, which
Sabah al-Talkani been time that constantly provides it with has become a beacon of freedom,
Sabahaltalkani@yahoo.com the elements of continuity and renewal, never to be extinguished until the Day of
surrounded by the safe precinct to guard Judgment.
it against damage or deviation.
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6. Report
It is a must to prove
that Islam respects
others’ viewpoints
as well as peaceful
and logical
dialogue on the
basis of reasonable
argumentation to
the point of not
discarding the
other, even if s/he
proves against our
religion.
1432 AH/ 18 July 2011
The First Sermon:
We deduce and take lessons
from the life and times, policies,
and strategies of the honourable
Prophet Muhammad (May God’s
benedictions be bestowed on
him and his progeny) in directing Sheikh `Abd al-Mahdi al-Karbalayi general secretary
the Muslim ummah’s affairs. In of the Holy shrine of Imam al-Hussein.
addition, this modus operandi
proves helpful in confronting Accordingly, it is a must for the to have strong religious, social and
the challenges that aim at the ulema (clerics), intellectuals, moral foundations. We are able to
origin and spirit of Islam. There cultural and propagation institutes support such peaceful coexistence.
are several dangers that must be to prove active so as to depict an In the meantime, we ought to
confronted and defeated. Among illuminating and bright picture of consider the manner the Prophet
such challenges is the horrible Islam. Hence, it will illustrate that Muhammad and his companions
picture that the blasphemous Islam respects others’ viewpoints used to deal with followers of other
camp portray of Islam, their as well as peaceful and logical religions. Additionally, we ought to
persistence and practical dialogs on the basis of reasonable observe how he recommended his
methods, and the blind war they argumentation to the point of not people to contribute to this kind of
have waged against the Muslim discarding the others, even if s/ coexistence in such a way that the
nations. Hence, how can we he proves against our religion. In Muslims succeeded in capturing
depict a faithful and loyal picture this way, we are the people who the hearts of the followers of
of Islam? live in this world and are expected other religions. We have not found
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7. anywhere that Islam made use of This is because the danger that Imam not only always stressed on
force at the outset. Rather, it relied threats the Muslim ummah is moral principles and concepts in
on making the others convinced present at this time. Hence, it is people's interaction with others
through changing their viewpoints necessary to discuss doctrinal and but they themselves practiced
and intellectual frameworks, all belief traits in a sound academic them in their manners. No doubts
via raising arguments, reasons, way, on the basis of arguments such manner and policy have a lot
convincing evidence, and and proofs, not on the basis of the to maintain Muslims' unity.
reasonable proofs. ways rejected by and in the Holy The Second Sermon:
The other challenge concerns Quran, that is, denigrating and/or Sheikh `Abd al-Mahdi al-Karbalayi
the cultural challenge to the effect excommunicating others. maintained that the citizens
of the significance of an academic, 2. The necessity of peaceful do have the right to express
spiritual, moral, and educational coexistence amongst various themselves and proclaim their
construct. The significance of this Islamic denominations on needs. This is a right proclaimed
point rests with the fact that other the basis of mutual respect in the Iraqi constitution and right
non-Muslim peoples and nations and honorification as well as endorsed by the constitution. This
have contributed significantly to respectful social interaction is their right to request their basic
cultural and academic settings; with their followers. Rather needs, upgrading their level of life
otherwise, they might interpret our this peaceful coexistence style, and lowering their problems.
present situation as if Islam and extends to the followers of other However, such claims for their
Muslims seem to be different from religions, as such was what the rights must not entail any harm
the rest on the train of culture and Infallible Imams instructed and to the social welfare and missing
civilization. emphasized. This is no doubt a the opportunities of the architects
There is yet another challenge necessity, for religious multiplicity and policy-makers for the benefits
which concerns not being is a real fact in the lives of Muslim of the peaceful challenges and
watchful of the conspiracies of the communities, a fact which cannot producing disgusting scenes.
foes of Islam. This is important be ignored. This is important due The above point is what is
because they make use of to two reasons: stressed by the authorities and
nasty techniques which aim to A- The human community is in the hierarchies of the security
make differentiations amongst dire need of mutual cooperation systems to be watchful of the
Muslims and the Muslim ummah. because of its own development needs of the citizens and trying
Hence, as Muslims we have to and an organized life style. to comply with their needs and
be watchful of their conspiracies Additionally, it is a threat that not adopting violent methods to
because the Infallible Imams some group or community leads confront them and commit blood-
used to concentrate on such a secluded life. Hence, mutual shedding.
affairs. It follows that all of us must cooperation and interaction is a He addressed the policy-makers
be active both in words and in must and well according to social and officials to adopt practical,
deeds and considers the Islamic regulations and norms, leading safe, and fast ways to satisfy the
unity, despite some may express to complying with the needs needs of the citizens, including
opposition on the basis of their of all subgroups in the larger the following ways:
faith or temperament. community. 1- A swift action to lower the
As for the inner challenges, some B- The human being must salaries of high-ranking officials,
instances are as follows: be cognizant of her/ his social ministers, and members of the
responsibility and mission parliament.
1. Some groups' concentration toward her/ his community and 2- To remind the authorities
on sectarian differences and the benefits drawn out of such of the probable dangers of
augmenting them, utilizing social, moral, and sentimental remaining these problems with
the weapon of accusation and commitments, simply because the public owing to the authorities
slanders regarding others, such commitment will lead to the shortcomings and not providing
and retarding the rest from the unity of the community and its the public with their basic needs,
precinct of Islamic thought, both strength to rise over the difficulties and even without solving their
methodologically and practically. and problems. The Infallible problems.
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8. Enquiry
International Cultural Festival
"The Spring of Martyrdom"
A communication channel
amongst Nations
Under the motto(Out of the Hussein's Revolution have human Session. Invitations have been
slaughter of Imam al-Hussein, implications lying beyond racial, sent too many religious, cultural
springs of freedom and dignity religious, geographical and even and academic personalities from
have burst out), the Seventh temporal limits and boundaries . different countries to participate in
International Cultural Festival of this international human event.
Martyrdom, which al-Hussein The Festival also aims at informing
and Al-Abbas Holy Shrines have people of the new awakening The activities of the 7th Spring of
persisted to celebrate annually on message of Imam al-Hussein, Martyrdom Festival in 1432 AH/
the occasion of the birthday of the which is based on sublime human 2011 were as follows:
grandson of the Great Prophet- bases suggested by the Islamic
Imam al-Hussein- and his brothers. message which calls for welfare, On the first day, the Festival was
peace and justice, changing the inaugurated. It was officially started
The Festival usually compasses vicious picture of Islam which by recitation of some Quranic
various activities, performances, has emerged from the extreme, verses, followed by a lecture
researches and publications by expiatory (takfiri), and hard handed delivered by Sayyid Ahmad al-Safi,
personalities coming from different culture of some sects who pretend the Superintendent of al-`Abbas's
countries of various religions and to be part of Islam. Sacred Sanctuary on behalf of
beliefs .It is always attended by the Superintendence of the Two
political, religious, and cultural In times like these, the two Holy Sacred Sanctuaries at Karbala. He
personalities and scholars from Shrines prepare themselves welcomed the guests for arriving
Iraq and other countries. This through their committees and at Karbala, the land of glory, grace,
Festival has been established sub-committees represented by jihad, knowledge, and sacrifice.
so as to consolidate the bonds the Information Committee, the Indeed Karbala is renowned
of international friendship and Artistic Committee, the Ceremony for being the land of salat,
cooperation, and to activate Committee (Protocol Committee) encouraging people to do the
positive intellectual and human and Research Committee, so as good and prohibiting them from
interaction, due to the fact that to cover all the activities included doing the evil, the most enchanting
the Islamic Message and al- in the Festival in its Seventh complexion of the revival of salat
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9. The Festival aims at consolidating the frames
of international friendship and cooperation,
and activating positive intellectual, human and
collaboration. This arises from the fact that Al-
Hussein 's revolution has incorporated human
implications and meanings which lie beyond
racial, religious, geographical, and even temporal
boundaries .
and the most resplendent voice Imam al-Hussein's martyrdom the
that draws the public attention geographical location extended
to it. Such is the land of Imam al- to an area larger by far than the
Hussein, purified and has made original site, yet it has since been
the earth purified. In his lecture, extended to the entire globe.
Sayyid Ahmad al-Safi touched Furthermore, it has been extended
upon the following points: to the heavens, too.
1. Contemplation on Imam al- 3. This much of knowledge
Hussein's career brings everybody makes us enquire of this grand
insight, makes them achieve the massacre that has occurred unto
knowledge that is the locus of the inhabitants of the earth and
perfection as well as a fountain the heavens, the whole universe.
for perceiving perfection, a high What has been gained instead?
palace whereto no bird may soar What were his basic tenets? Was it
up, and a firm castle where no ethics? Islamic laws? Etiquettes?
flood might harm. God has made it Or, is there still something else
a conundrum for His servants such that minds cannot reach and eyes
that if there might be anybody cannot discern, while there is
among us who could discover only a fragrance of bloodshed out
the mystery of this conundrum, of tyranny and animosity? Such
this very honor shall suffice them, queries make the keys to entering
leading to a sense of bewilderment Karbala, from a geographical ,
that results not out of ignorance temporal, and intellectual points
but out of appreciating the of view. No doubt, such queries
grandeur. Indeed we are all in dire remain in the minds of the
need of appreciating this grandeur. intellectuals who are capable of
2. The geographical location contemplation and theorization.
where the Battle of Karbala 4. As it occurs, academic
took place was a limited area by discussion, intellectual joint-work,
ordinary geometrical measures, or a poetical piece needs an
as the time span it took never occasion to be produced. And,
exceeded a few hours in the perhaps the present graceful
hottest time of a day in July of meeting at such a blessed place
that year. Nonetheless, after would create afitting atmosphere
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10. Enquiry
for this purpose. Dhakir Muhammad `Ali of Dar al- justice, the good, cooperation; it
`Arif (Beirut, Lebanon): has nothing to do with imposing
On the second day, the Festival's "We participate at the Book pressure, as some insist on
Book Fair was opened at the Fair each year, and our books portraying Islam in that way."
Central Library of Karbala. There pertain to academic, political, and On the Third day,session for
Mr. Maysir al-Hakim, a member philosophical subjects; however, researches held in hall of the
of the Preparatory Committee the customers prefer political last prophets with professor of
and the Director of the Book Fair, books." Christian Antoine Bara as well
explained that there were a set Muhammad Hasan Sattari of the as prof. George Jurdak. The
of regulations, including those Book City (Tehran, Iran): evening of Qura'n that has a
pertaining to the book stands and "At Karbala, I see great attention significant presence in the holy
the titles brought in for the general to books in the realms of such shrine of Abbas, a sociologist Dr.
purpose of the occasion held. academic fields as medicine, Mohammed Fathi from Turky for
The reporter of the present essay engineering, and computer joy when you see such evenings,
met up with some publishers' sciences." adding that the festival is good,
representatives and interviewed Mr. `Aqil al-Yasiri, a member of and the happiness of the days is
them regarding their views of the the Preparatory Committee at the occasion of birth Imams. But
place of the present 7th Book Fair al-`Abbas's Sacred Sanctuary, the tragedy of Karbala and the
as well as their remarks. Below, indicated that both of the Sacred battle of Al-taff made us sorrow
some of their comments are Sanctuaries have been active, and it's always in our hearts.
indicated: amongst other activities of the Hafez Mamoud Mohammed Nia
`Abd Allah al-`Amili, of al-Markaz Festival, regarding changing the from the Islamic Republic of Iran: I
al-Islami li al-Dirasat (Beirut, location of the Book Fair from the wish in my life to read Holy Qura'n
Lebanon): space between the two Sacred in the holy shrine of Imam al-
"We are sharing five book stands Sanctuaries to its present location Hussein and this has done. Thanks
that are divided into sections for at the Karbala Central Library to Allah and the blessing of Imam
al-Markaz al-Islami, Dar Amjad, because of the larger space and al-Hussein. When I read in the
Dar al-Ta`aruf, Dar al-Zahra, and finer services available. holy shrine I like read in paradise
al-Mu'assassah al-Dawliyah. Mr. Layth al-Musawi, another because the land of Imam al-
This is the third book fair we are member of the same committee, Hussein is the garden of paradise.
participating at. The present pointed to the activities done to I would like also to express my
place is fine because it is located achieve better performance of grateful to the holy shrine staff of
at the city's Central Library; the Festival. He indicated that Imam Al-Hussein for their efforts
however, it is far from the two the two Sacred Sanctuaries for establishing such distinguished
Sacred Sanctuaries, hence a were enthusiastic regarding the evenings and their extraordinary
lower number of custors may Spring of Martyrdom Festival. Our receptions for all delegations
have access to it. At any rate, the experience of the past years has participating in the seventh festival.
organization of the book stands provided us with rich expertise for
has been fine and satisfactory, the staff in charge of holding this On the fourth day, was the
and especially the two Sacred festival. We have been active day opening of the museum of Imam
Sanctuaries have contributed a lot, and night for achieving a brilliant al-Hussein and the presence
particularly their publishing offices performance to show to other of religious, political, cultural
have been the two most prominent Muslim nations in the world that characters, and a large number
ones." the mission of Islam is peace, of delegations participating in
Said
The Festival has really proved to be an Anybody who understands Imam al-
encouragement, and this is what Islamic media Hussein's movement as a humane
needs it today, for there are changes day after day. Mission, they must study the concepts of
However, there are some opposition trends and the true Islam as understood.
media coming from Western media, all aiming
to, and concentrating on, weakening the Islamic
Wank Fi Yusuf /China
media. Mr. Walid `Abbas / Sweden
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11. the festival and a large number of
visitors who were impressed of
the inventories which were in the
museum then we met Mr. Ahmed
Al-Kholi from Egypt who resident
in the Canada.
We thank those who at this
museum for their efforts to present
the data of Imam Al-Hussein,
even if slightly to the world. The
museum combines a rare raised
and very valuable. The way of
organizing is very good way
because its help visitor to see all
pieces in the museum and the
lighting excellent and consistent
comparable to the largest
museums in the world because
I have visited many museum
outside of Iraq.
On the fifth day: At the end of the
festival was held a ceremony to
distribute prize to the participating
delegations at the Hall of the
prophets which were contain the
speech of Secretary General of the
holy shrine of Imam Al-Hussein
Sheikh Abdel Mahdi Al-Karbalai
and speech Ayatollah Mohammad
Ali Al-Muski and the speech of
Mr. Ahmed Al-lmaei Al-Hassani,
then the speech of the AlAlama
Mr. Ali Alsazoara of Najaf who
present instead of him dumpe
Mr. Muhammad Taqi Hijaz and
then a poem entitled dream of
the poet Dr. Abd Al-hadi Al-Hakim
then speech of Chinese Yusef
the speech of African delegations
to participate Sheriff Mohamed
Ali Haiderr from the Republic of the Museum of Imam al-Hussein
Senegal.
The Museum of Imam al-Hussein
Of course such festivals have special taste The Festival was very instructive. It has
and fragrance because it aims to come up been very wonderful to meet up with a large
with some bridges between all religions and number of scholars coming from various
denominations. countries who share a praiseworthy interest
in the life, personality, and achievements of
Imam al-Hussein.
Christina Marka (Zainab) /German Dr. Muhammad-Reza Fakhr-Rohani (University of Qom, Iran)
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12. Interview
Tourism is the white Gold
By: Haidar M.K.
Archaeologically, Iraq contains the The cities of Najaf and Karbala
most ancient sites and monuments. are the backbone of religious
However thousands of antique tourism because of the holy shrines
places that represent the cradle of which are considered as the most
the human civilization remain has important sites in Iraq.
not been explored until now. The
small part that was discovered was European countries)". In 2010,
exposed to looting and theft in the approximately 1.5 million tourists
dark period which Iraq witnessed. visit Iraq, most of them visited
The only things that has been left the holy shrines. He maintained
in high winds which represents the that this flocked of the tourists to
history and spiritual civilization of visit the shrines in Iraq is to the
the country is the holy sites in Najaf, homeostasis security which Iraq
Karbala, Baghdad, and Samarra. has witnessed in recent times.
Religious tourism is considered one According to economists' views,
of the important resources which the tourism suffered from lack
has played a pivotal role to increase of some legislations in religious
the national income. Specialists in tourism which ruin the basic
the field of tourism believe that Iraq infrastructure of the sector, because
would be one of the countries that of the negligence or lack of the real
tourism contributes to recovery of investment.
economic activity even if oil runs The Iraqi News Agency took the
out and Iraq will get rid of a single views of a number of the officials
economic (oil). Religious tourism in in the Ministry of Tourism and
Karbala, Najaf and Al-Kazimiya is a number of tourist hotels in
considered as the backbone of the Baghdad and Karbala to show the
economic revival to these cities. significance of tourism in Iraq.
Abdul Zahra al-Talaqani, spokesman An official in the tourism sector
of the Ministry of Tourism, said," believes that the government
Visitors come from thirty countries must activate this sector and
(The Gulf, Asian as well as the open opportunities to invest in
Iraq, pay attention to the role of
new companies and activate the
National Office of Tourism.
One hotel manager in Baghdad
said "it should be entrusted to
new companies and to activate
the National Office of Tourism. It
distributed the visitors to hotels
and companies equally. Tourism
agreement must be sign with and
some neighbouring countries and
Abdul Zahra al-Talaqani Gulf States.
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13. Approximately 1.5 million visitors came from
thirty countries (The Gulf, Asian as well as the
European countries) in 2010.
Iraq - Karbala
The owners of a tourist hotels in Karbala stresses, "the cities
of Najaf and Karbala are the backbone of religious tourism
because of the holy shrines which are considered as the
most important sites in Iraq.
30-40 types of tourism in Iraq.
As for tourism in the city of Karbala, the Directorate of the
Tourism Authority in the province of Karbala, Abdul-Hussein
Mohamed Mazloum confirmed that the city of Karbala contain
not only religious tourism but there are other tourist activities
that must be taken into account where there are about 30-40
types of tourism, including archaeological tourism, medical
tourism, desert tourism and others. The tourism in Iraq is a
Iraq - Samara
routine operation and there is no openness to other cultures,
while the sector does not work on tourism development. He
maintained that that the religious tourism at Karbala particular,
and in Iraq in general is faced with some problems concerning
the provision of specialized cadres in the field of religious
tourism like translators, guides and workers.
Hence we know that the tourism resources in Iraq is the
presence of the holy shrines, as well as the natural and human
resources that could contribute to the tourist attractions and
the religious tourism at Karbala has increased dramatically.
So, we can say that the Iraqi tourism is the white gold that will
lead Iraq to the beach of peace and will be a substitute for the
black gold in the future .
Iraq - karbala - al- Akeeder
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14. Interview
The Muslim thinker Adly Abu Hajar:
We'll see to a practical Islam to come
from the West to Muslim countries
and this is our ambition and our
hope.
Safaa Al-Sa'di
The spread Islam and the future of Muslims, conflicts and implications in the Eu-
ropean continent are important things, including the quality of life in the West ,
what they have achieved and what were the problems of woman’s veil there?
Dr. Adly Abu Hajar, Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of the Is-
lamic Conference and the President of the Council of European Intellectuals in
Scandinavia, a Palestinian national who lives in Sweden, a member of the lo-
cal council of the city of Malmo, the Swedish parliament and a member of the
state,answered such questions.
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15. Hussein Revivalism / Regarding the Muslims' life So, we are cooperating to compose Muslims
in the European continent, are they integrating form Europe. The Europeans who converted
with the Western societies and losing their to Islam have their different religious attitudes,
identity or getting isolated? Do they have power they are mystics, academics and learners and
to defend their interests, values , traditions and this is because of heterogeneous mixture
customs, humanitarian and social beliefs? with Muslims and diversity, this diversity exists
* Islamic presence in Europe is very old; there among Muslims themselves and those who
are Muslim people from Europe, immigrants and find themselves in Europe and we are working
generations of other Muslims who were born in on this problem to change it by giving a Muslim
Europe. If you look at the generations that were a picture to live as a Muslim in the European
born in Europe, you will find integrated people culturel.
and working in different areas in the European
society. We try to fortify and maintain this Hussein Revivalism/ What is the role of
integration which was achieved by the human theorganizations and institutions as assistants in
Muslim culture with the new society to its the Islamic European Conference Organization?
benefit him, including its earnings from a culture * When these organizations are set up they
will benefit him. As such, we have people who have intend several goals:
have no opinion or integration with others. These organizations for the Islamic conferences
or a legitimate representative of Muslims in
Hussein Revivalism / Are European Muslims Europe defend their human rights, demands of
able to make economic or political pressure a their European rights and defend Islam. We are
tool to take care of their interests and survival in working to help and improve the conditions of
the European society? Muslims in one way or another concerning the
* There are a lot of problems on the economic status of women, youths and the new refugee
side. Muslims, who are from outside European families because the number of Muslim families
countries, have huge investments. But Muslims, in Europe is estimated to be aout 55 million
who live in the West, have institutions and Muslims.The responsibility of the Organization,
associations. which is self-funded and non-governmental. "
We can consider that economical effects and
a political lobby are the most important factors Hussein Revivalism/ What are the types of the
which started in Sweden. For instance, we programs which are held in the organization to
have people in the European Parliament. as call others to Islam, and are they accepted by
a member of the local council in the city of the European society?
Malmo, we established conference for Muslim * There are conferences held within the
politicians to collaborate with the Swedish institutions of the Union of the European
Government, Islamic Conference Organization Parliament. Islam is presented as a dialogue
of the European Union and 25 European with Western politicians, and there are political
countries most of them have members in conferences for Muslims to give them a clear
the local councils and the municipality, the picture of how to defend Muslims and their
Parliament and others. rights in Europe, as we have the European
Council of Imams that guide females and
Hussein Revivalism/ As imigrant Muslims, what religious. They hold three conferences in Vienna
is your relationship with European countries and in cooperation with the Austrian Government to
those who were converted into Islam in Europe? improve the performance of the imam.
Can you add something to their culture?
* The members of the Islamic Conference Hussein Revivalism / What are the womens'
represent a model for all Muslims of all ethnic share of the Islamic rights in Europe and their
backgrounds and their sectarians, whether view?
they are new Europeans or Muslim youths. * There are equal in the Western society, and
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16. Interview
there are customs and traditions that moved with accusing Islam to be backward and
with immigrants related to women offensive reactionary? What have you achieve?
to Islam, including beating the women and * We introduced treatments for such charges
not allowing them to receive education and through our integration with the Swedish
their type of her dress. We try to differentiate parties and politicians because the parties
in the habit and worship. The modesty is and parliament make decisions and laws in
worship and necessary, and piety is the best the West. Through our relationship with the
clothing for women. We invite them to stay politicians we have changed for the better. For
away from the (burqa) as are usually offensive instance, the demonstrations can achieve in
to Islam because of the users and abusers Denmark when they required. "
who disguised themselves behind it and
throwing it to Islam and that the purpose of Hussein Revivalism / what do you think
the prevention of the burqa is to show them about the future of Islam and Muslims on the
that we are far from anyone who tries to distort European continent?
Islam, and put him at risk is the responsibility * We'll see to a practical Islam to come from
of everyone. " the West to Muslim countries and this is
our ambition and our hope. This is what we
Hussein Revivalism / According to the touch through converted Westerners to Islam,
Western view of Islam, how did you deal and Islamic libraries, translations of the Holy
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17. Some Characteristics
of al-Abbas
Al-Abbas received a great deal of praise and
appreciation by our immaculate imams, who
expressed and indicated their admiration for
his heroic deeds which culminated by his
martyrdom while defending the third imam, al-
Hussein Ibn Ali at Karbala in 61 AH. Imam Ali,
their father, had predicted the responsibility of
al-Abbas in defending his brother and his family
and companions at Karbala. Imam Hussein,
when al-Abbas was just passing away, said,
“I have now become helpless”. Imam Zain ul-Abideen, the fourth
immaculate imam, expressed his gratitude for the sacrifices offered
by al-Abbas in defending his religion and belief. Imam Sadiq, our
sixth immaculate imam, has reportedly mentioned in his ziaarat
(pilgrimage) to Al-Abbas, “I testify to you for your submission (to the
will of God), honest acceptance as true, loyalty and sincerity to the
descendent of the commissioned Prophet (Allah’s blessings be upon
him and his Household).” Then he addresses him as follows, “You
were the most excellent steadfast fighter, protector, supporter and
brother who defended his brother, responded to the obedience of his
Lord, and worked desirably for gaining the abundant reward, which
others refused, and the nice tribute.” (Mafatih al-Jinan (The Keys to
the Gardens of Paradise), 2009: 431 and 438)
In the excerpt above, Imam al-Sadiq mentions some characteristics
of Al-Abbas. The importance of such characteristics arises from the
fact that they are stated by an immaculate, infallible imam, who calls
phenomena by their real names. These characteristics are as follows:
1-Submission to the will of God: Al-Abbas was completely aware of
the imamate of his brother, Imam Hussein ; therefore, he did his best
Quran and Islamic books are good to defend him, not because he was his brother, but because he was
proof despite of the difficulties, his imam, through whom he submitted to Allah.
challenges, and suspicions. Islam is 2-Honest acceptance of the truth: Al-Abbas devoted himself and
continuing its way and progressing his three brothers for his belief. He indicated that he was the best
because of the demonic realization representative of a faithful believer throughout his obedience to the
that encourages people to research Almighty Allah.
3-Loyalty: This characteristic is indicated through his support of the
on the truth. There are many
right side represented by his brother, Imam Hussein in his ordeal,
people who try acerbate questions
although Al-Abbas received a big deal by those enemies who
on Islam and the Quran, then they pretended to be his uncles on the part of his mother.
convert to Islam, because the 4-Sincerity: This is yet another characteristic of al-Abbas. In fact, he
intellectual discourse is the only was sincere in his defence of his brother Imam Hussein in Karbala,
way which Islam is based on. in fighting throughout his life accompanying his father, and in his
So, we have to be Muslims as opposition to the wrongdoers.
much thought and clarity of Islam In his other speeches, Imam Sadiq furthermore mentioned other
and live up to Islam to be true features of al-Abbas, such as his clear-sightedness, steadfast faith,
advocates. " and carrying out jihad for Islam.
By Dr Hameed H. B. Al-Mas’udi
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18. Article
Never Initiated the
Battle of Karbalaa
The Al-Taf Revolution, that Taff Battle, widely known as
is, the Battle of Karbala, was the Battle of Karbala. This
a historical tragic accident is what has been preserved
in the first century of the by preachers and mourners
Hejirah calendar. Imam al- through their sermons and
Imam al-Hussein
Hussein had started his writings. These accounts are
revolutionary trip to Kufa after studied by analysts of history
its inhabitants had pledged and indicate the reasons
their communal allegiance to behind this Revolution. The
him for his victory. However, apparent reason is the reality
prior to reaching Kufa, he that which had reached the
was faced with the army of nation in the period of Yazid's
`Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, instead reign to the Muslim nation,
of some hordes of supporters without any reaction to reject
of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid, the falsehood fabricated by
feeling a sense of the risk of the Umayyads. The al-Taff
insurgency. Imam al-Hussein Battle and Revolution came
was forced to get off unto to represent a great explosion
the land of the same region, of rejection and impressed
generally called Karbala; it was on the minds and souls
precisely the place where the of the public an image of
Battle of Karbala took place. public rejection regarding the
The companions of Imam Umayyads' wrongdoings and
al-Hussein, however small in crimes. There are a number of
number, found themselves in reasons for thinkers and those
front of at least thirty thousand who are in quest of finding out
swordsmen, led by `Umar b. the truth:
Sa`ad; their purpose to finish First: The economic factor
the Battle at the cost of the which represents the main
tragic martyrdom of Imam al- reason that led the people to
Hussein and his companions. poverty when the Umayyads
The above account is just took over and usurped all
but a summary of the al- Muslims' properties, wealth,
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19. Drawn by Hasan Hamza
and welfare. to attain the post of wishing people tried to army led by al-Hurr, while
Second: The emergence caliphate because of prevent Imam al-Hussein he had a golden change
of a racial discrimination some shortcomings in the from going to Kufa. This for victory. On Ashura, in
in the Umayyads' truth of his movement, was because its people response to a question
politics and policies to which represented the were known for instability, raised by of one of his
differentiate between the reality of the revolution. disloyalty, and breaking companions, Imam al-
Muslim people and tribes, No doubt, Imam al- their promises. It follows Hussein declared that “I do
for instance discriminating Hussein's revolution has that, measured by ordinary not like to be the initiator
people on the basis of had both earthly and standards, it looked like of the battle.” In fact Imam
their tribes and clans, e.g., heavenly dimensions and a suicidal attempt, for it al-Hussein intended
the al-Madharis versus aspects. On the surface, was certain that Imam al- to convey the values of
Yemen tribes. it represents the persons Hussein would be faced immortal character to
Third: The urgent need of fighting in the battle, with the Umayyad hordes. all human beings. This
the human values, which yet on a higher level, it Despite all worldly account is a clear proof
were lost in that period. represents the mission of calculations and standards, that Imam al-Hussein
Quite a large number of maintaining the sublime Imam al-Hussein insisted never made any move to
the Muslim nations were values. Metaphorically, on going to carry out his fight; rather he made a
suffering from the lack Imam al-Hussein did not Divinely-ordained mission martyr of peace, who was
of moral standards in the fight exclusively on Ashura in favour of maintaining martyred for the defence
then Muslim community. -- the tenth of Muharram, the sublime moral values. of the sublime Divine
At the same time, some or at Karbala; his It follows that Imam al- values, valour and pride
people might imagine movement has echoes in Hussein's departure and at the heavenly level. His
that Imam al-Hussein's unlimited time and places, revolution was an open act rejection was not a "No"
cousin and envoy, Muslim depicting a perennial in rejection of corruption answer to `Umar b. Sa`d
b. `Aqeel failed in carrying battle between moral prevalent in the nation. or Yazid; it was a rejection
out his mission and task values, as represented by Imam al-Hussein never of absolute falsehood.
when he went to Kufa. By Imam al-Hussein's small aspired for taking over the Such was Imam al-
the same token, some may army) and the immoral, throne of succession, nor Hussein; the al-Taff Battle
regard Imam al-Hussein's non-humane values, was in quest of making proved a good token for the
deeds at Karbala might be typified in `Umar b. Sa`d's any clash and waging a mankind to differentiate
inappropriate. According hordes. During Imam al- war. On the first few days between mean worldly
to some viewpoints, Hussein's movement of arriving at Karbala, he values versus the highly
Imam al-Hussein wanted and exodus, most of well- refused to fight the enemy sublime Divine values.
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20. Art
Al-Hussein’s
Ancient Arabic literature when their reign ended.
was devoid of theatre until
the middle of the nineteenth
century. Despite the advent of
Theatre A French newspaper Le Temp
1907 wrote an article entitled
Le lamentations "deHusseina
Arabic literature, when Maron al- theatre in reign of the Buyid, but Kerbala"
Naqash (1817 - 1855) translated the obstacles prevented him from "The Passion": (suffering of
some foreign plays which were continuing and progressing. Hussein in Karbala) described the
showcased in Beirut, it still tragic theatrical presentation, in
stumbles (in production and The Obstacles of al-Hussein Karbala, led by Tabrizi. It referred
staging) to the present day. Theatre to the scenes which were enacted
The seeds of Arabic theatre had by a number of persons. The
begun after revivalism of Imam First:The persecution of the sorrow and tear sprinkle which
al-Hussein , when Lady Zaynab rulers, after the Buyid reign, who melt the heart with grief and
told the story of the martyrdom were dedicated to the memory of compassion. The companions of
of Imam al-Hussein and his Imam al-Hussein. His martyrdom Imam Al-Hussein (A.S) sacrificed
companions. The people still had been scaring them so long their own lives to revive Islam.
remembered the battle of Karbala as its slogan was reform and the The actors wore in white, riding
until the buiyds reached Arab promotion of virtue and prevention white angelic horses. The
countries in the fourth century. of vices. So, they tried to prevent audience stood in the form of a
The first enactment of the any depiction of the funeral of semi-circle and recited religious
Commemorative observance Imam al-Hussein ,while Muslims songs. This theatre travelled to
of Imam al-Hussein was held in in the Abbasid reign revived the southern Lebanon at Al-Nabatiyeh
Baghdad, in Muharram 352 AH / anniversary of Ashura secretly in City and was presented in the
866 CE. Mu`iz the Buyid forced the cellars. large courtyards by re-enacting
people to close the markets and the horse riding and the battlefield
erected a stage to form a theatre Second: Shia scholars did not operations.
to enact Karbala battle. A group prefer to represent the persona of So the al-Hussein theatre remains
of women walked in the streets to Imam al-Hussein because he is the oldest one in the Arab lands
re-enact the funeral of al-Hussein. infallible. which plants tree of culture in the
The scene of funerals took desert of Karbala, as it has been
place in the centeral sequare of Third:The Persians Buyid Vociferates by the blood of al-
Baghdad which was attended by developed l-Hussein’s drama and Hussein.
the state officials and the public. dramatized it, knowing the history
It was considered the first Arab of the theatre. It was deteriorated www.Imamhussain.org
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21. One day a man came to the Holy Prophet The owner requested him to observe the rules
seeking advice on how to deal with his of Islamic etiquette and enter after gaining
Dealing with Unprovoked Annoyance
neighbour’s unprovoked annoying behaviour. permission from his family members. Samra
He said, ‘Be patient and do not raise any hue blatantly refused to comply with his request and
and cry. Besides, try changing your own attitude walked in without announcing himself. He also
towards him.’ eyed whatever he saw, not lowering his gaze as
A few days later the man returned more commanded by Almighty Allah.
Human Rights in Islam
exasperated than before. He repeated, ‘Be Exasperated with his behaviour, the owner
patient’. complained to the Holy Prophet about him,
The third time the man came, he was at the requesting him to advise Samra.
end of his rope. He said, ‘I’m sorry, but I can’t The Holy Prophet called for him and said,
take anymore. He is pestering me and my family ‘There is a complaint lodged by the owner
beyond measure.’ of the orchard against you. He is annoyed by
The Holy Prophet then advised him, ‘Today your indecent behaviour. You enter his orchard
is Friday. Go home and place your household unannounced and eye his women, who don’t
baggage on the main street where people can get a chance to go indoors. You are advised
see it. When they ask you the reason tell them to enter only after getting permission from his
that your neighbour’s behaviour is unbearable. family from this day onward.’ Samra refused to
Thus, everyone will learn about your complaint.’ comply with his directive.
The man followed the Holy Prophet’s advice The Holy Prophet offered another alternative.
to the letter. His neighbor was under the He suggested he sell his tree. He refused
impression that he would continue bearing outright. He raised the price of the tree. He still
his excesses, not realizing that Islam preaches refused. He promised a tree in heaven for this
forbearance to a certain limit. Once that limit one. He rejected every offer.
is crossed, the oppressor has to face the The Holy Prophet then gave his verdict on the
consequences. Transgressors do not deserve situation. ‘You are a stubborn
anyone’s respect. and sadistic person. Islam does not permit
As soon as he learnt that his neighbour had anyone to harass or harm anyone.’ He ordered
decided to place his excesses into the people’s the owner of the orchard to cut down Samra’s
court, and was apprising them of his behaviour, tree and throw it in the street. The people went
he got unnerved, and begging forgiveness, and did as directed.
requested him to take his baggage back to his The Holy Prophet looked at Samra and said, ‘Go
house. He promised never to bother him again, hence, and use the tree in the open fields you
and maintain good neighbourly relations with see around.
him.
Protecting Ones Rights
Samra ibn e Jundab planted a date-palm in the
orchard of an Ansar (Medinite). The domestic
lodgings of the owner were within the precincts
of his orchard. Samra was granted the right to
enter the orchard to water his tree or pick fruit
when ripe.
However, Samra abused the right granted
by Islamic law. He entered the orchard Imam reza.net
nonchalantly, in fact, irresponsibly, without
announcing himself. In the domestic quarters
of the owner, his family members were busy
in their chores, sometimes not dressed for
strangers’ eyes.
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22. Books
tion to non-Muslims countries
Migration to non-Muslims countries
Introduction
The Ritual Prayer
The salat has been described in some ahadith as “the pillar of
religion.” Imam ‘Ali, after receiving the fatal injury by Ibn Muljim (may
Allah curse him), in a part of his advice to his sons, al-Hasan and
al-Husayn said, ”[Fear] Farewell Allah, and keep Allah in view with
regardst salat, for it is the pillar of your religion. [Fear] Allah, and keep
Allah in the matter of the house of your Lord (i.e., mosque): do not
leave it empty as long as you live.”
As-Sukuni narrates from Imam as-Sadiq , “The Messenger of Allah
said, ‘Satan is frightened from a believer as long as he keeps up
salat on time; but when he starts neglecting them, Satan becomes
emboldened and tempts him to commit major (sins).’” Yazid bin
Khalifa said that he heard Imam as-Sadiq say, “When a person
stands for salat, mercy descends upon him from the heaven to
the earth and the angels engulf him, and an angel calls out: ‘if this
person knew what is [the reward] for the salat, he would never stop.’”
From these [few selected ahadith] we can understand the clear
and obvious importance of salat in Islam. And since salat is like
having audience with the Almighty Allah (as the ahadith have it that
a person standing for prayer is as if he is standing in audience of the
Almighty), the worshiper should approach Allah through presence
of heart by not thinking or occupying his mind with anything worldly
and transitory. Almighty Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “Indeed
successful are the believers who are humble in their prayers.” (24:1)
When Imam ‘Ali Zaynu ‘l-’Abideen said his salat, he used to stand
“firm and motionless like a tree: nothing moves on it except what is
moved by the wind.” When the Imams, al-Baqir and as-Sadiq , stood
for their salat, “their colour would change to red and then yellow as if
they were talking to someone whom they could see.”
- Praying Friday salat with due attention to its required conditions
is preferable to praying the noon salat, and is sufficient; that is, if a
person says Friday prayer, he does not have to say noon prayer.
- Praying in congregation (jama’at) is preferable to praying
individually. Its preference is stronger in the dawn, sunset and night
prayers. A noble hadith says: “A salat [in congregation] behind
a learned scholar is like [praying] a thousand cycles; and behind
a Qurayshi is like [praying] a hundred cycles.” As the number of
the worshippers increases, the preference [and the reward] also
increases.
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23. Selections fromSelections from Nahaj
AL-Balagha
Nahaj
1- There is a tradition of the Holy Prophet "With the help of
hair-dye turn old age into youth so that you do not resemble
the Jews". When Imam Ali was asked to comment on this
tradition he said that in the early stage of Islam there were
very few Muslims. The Holy Prophet advised them to look
young and energetic and not to adopt the fashion of the
Jews (priest) having long white flowing beards. But the
Muslims were not in minority then theirs was a strong and
powerful state they could take up any style they liked.
AL-Balagha
2- For those who refused to side with any party Imam Ali or
his enemies Imam Ali said: They have forsaken religion and
are of no use to infidelity also.
3- One who rushes madly after inordinate desire runs the
risk of encountering destruction and death.
4- Overlook and forgive the weaknesses of the generous
people because if they fall down Allah will help them.
5- Failures are often the results of timidity and fears;
disappointments are the results of bashfulness; hours of
leisure pass away like summer-clouds therefore do not
waste opportunity of doing good.
6- If the right usurped from us is given back to us we shall
take it otherwise we shall go on claiming it.
7- If someone›s deeds lower his position his pedigree
cannot elevate it.
8- To render relief to the distressed and to help the
oppressed make amends for great sins.
9- O son of Adam when you see that your Lord the Glorified
bestows His Favors on you while you disobey Him you
should fear Him (take warning that His Wrath may not turn
those very blessings into misfortunes).
10- Often your utterances and expressions of your face leak
out the secrets of your hidden thoughts.
26- When you get ill do not get nervous about it and try as
much as possible to be hopeful.
11- The best form of devotion to the service of Allah is not to
make a show of it.
12- When you have to depart from this world and have
to meet death (eventually) then why wish delay (why feel
nervous about death).
13- Take warning ! He has not exposed so many of your
sinful activities that it appears as if He has forgiven you (it
may be that He has given you time to repent).
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24. Article
Al-Imam al-Hussein (pbuh)
The Savior
of IslamDr. Ahmad Hammoud
Since the creation of humankind the challenge
between knowledge and ignorance, truth and
falsehood, good and evil, belief and disbelief, freedom
and slavery has taken place.
The first challenge to Allah (sw) came from (Iblis) who
disobeyed His order and refused to prostrate to our
father Adam (pbuh).
Consequently this was the starting point of
challenging Allah’s authority and sowing the seeds
of mischief and spreading corruption in land. This
precipitated a movement of challenge between the
messengers of Allah and tyrants.
Generally the policy of tyrants and oppressors refuse
to submit to Allah’s worship and rule justly due to
their arrogance and their belief that they will never be
defeated militarily, politically and economically. The
holy Qur’an set many examples in this regard.
Al-Imam ‘Ali (pbuh) stated that Allah deputed Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny)
with truth so that he may take out His people from
the worship of idols towards His worship and from
obeying Satan towards obeying Him.
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25. Therefore, Prophet Muhammad
(peace be upon him and his
progeny) faced the greatest
challenges to set people free from
the shackles of pre-Islamic slavery
and ignorance and inspired them to
a trajectory on the right path.
After Prophet Muhammad’s death
al-Imam ‘Ali (pbuh)and al-Imam
al-Hasan (pbuh) persevered the
struggle to save Islam particularly
when the tribal trends reappeared
again and the enthusiastic spirit
of Islam started to whither and the
materialistic life
overwhelmed the Muslim world
and the Muslim goals shifted away
from the hereafter to the worldly
life. According to historian recounts
they documented that the situation
had deteriorated during the rule
of Mu‘awiya who attempted
to annihilate ( Ahl-ul-Bait), their
followers and the companions of
Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him and his progeny) who
took side with al-Imam ‘Ali (pbuh).
In addition, Mu‘awiya and the
Umayyads were plotting during the
caliphate of ‘Uthman to convince
‘Uthman to transfer the caliphate
office from Medina to Damascus
in order to usurp the caliphate after
‘Uthman’s death, but ‘Uthman did
not agree. Later Mu‘awiya was
able to recruit certain prominent
leaders, fabricate many traditions
and invent sects and school of
thoughts to consolidate his rule
and make people believe that his been broken, the pillars of belief “Hussein is from me and I am from
power is legitimate. Undoubtedly had been shaken, the features of Hussein” that is to say: “Had not
this allowed the Byzantine religious Prophet Muhammad (peace be al-Imam al-Hussein (pbuh)revolted
ideologies to manifest in the Muslim upon him and his progeny) had the Message of Islam would have
land to confront the Message of changed and corruption prevailed. been obliterated”.
Islam and the school thought of Thus al-Imam al-Hussein (pbuh) Accordingly, Edward Gibbon the
(Ahl-ul-Bait). saw it as duty to save Islam, remove English historian said: “Without
However, after Mu‘awiya’s death injustice, and oppose tyranny. his martyrdom Islam would have
this policy continued to be more To highlight the tradition of the extinguished long ago. He was the
effective during the rule of Yazid. Prophet Muhammad (peace be savior of Islam and it was due to his
The Message of Islam was in great upon him and his progeny) he Martyrdom that Islam took such
danger, the rope of religion had has been quoted as articulating deep root”.
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26. photo by Hassan maash photo by Ahmed al-Husseini
F e s te i v p rl i nSgp o if nM a r o yf r dM
Th Sa r g t
The Museum of Imam Hussein
photo by Hassan maash

27. M a r F y s tdi v am P a n oor a a m a
om t er o l a n r ma
photo by Ammar Al-khaldii

28. Article
The effects of
Sacred books on man
Since man was found on earth as an aware creature with different demands, he
did not stop thinking about techniques and schemes that regulate his life.
He tried to find suitable solutions for the individual and social problems and for his relationship with others. Man
has known throughout different periods of time two sources for legislation and planning which are:
1- Inspiration or what the propriety received from heaven.
2- Thoughts devised and laid by man himself through his pure thinking.
The supporters of the two source throughout history defended the principles they believed in and accused the
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29. other side of inefficiency. population on earth. just running after development as
The supporters of inspirations The other characteristics of a target and not as a means that
begins with the absoluteness of applied (human) thought is that crushes his personality, the reality
God in his absolute knowledge and it is concerned only with the of succession is and will be on
independency. materialistic side of human the effective tool to be closer to God
As God is the supreme and being. It focuses on the problems in its two sides, inspiration and
absolute creator, he is fully aware that relate to this side and tries to material and it will be a complete
of the characteristics and demands develop techniques that facilitate construction as God`s integrity.
of his creatures. The supporters man`s practical side. As for the And when Qur`an finishes its role
of human thought [man`s laid Qur`an we notice that it does not In preparing man for his effective
thought] began to praise the goes into legislating rules that role in life and in man`s readiness
scientific and cultural achievements regulate man`s life directly but to build life in the right way, the
reached by human thought and tries first to point to a principal Qur`an came with another lesson
they alleged issue giving these rules their to stop man from deviation. These
That what the inspirations brought effectiveness and their capability were verses that reminded man of
were just theological text dealing to be a practical matter which is God`s punishment for anyone who
with religious doctrines and that to build man`s personality in committed wrong doing. [ those
they should never quit the mosque. providing him with religious and who like to spread wrong doings
If we make an objective and psychological pillars that enables among the believers will have sever
concise comparison which fits the him to respond to these legislations punishment in life and the life to
size of the article, we can`t deny the and to deal with them as needed (in come. God knows that but you
cultural advances achieved by man the right manner). don`t] noor 19.
on many levels, such as medicine, And to deal with them according [god will not forgive the unbelievers
technology and different sciences. to his dual composition of purity who committed injustice and he
Yet, the supporters of this principle, making man always a state of will not lead them but to the way of
had to admit of the inefficiency supremacy. Then the Qur`an hell to be immortal there forever].
of human thought to realize a lot addresses man as a human being As for the part concerned with the
of things and that too many thing who is ready to do good deeds and life to come, eternity, in addition to
reached by human thought might these abilities are natural in him. its reference to the completeness
prove untrue. For example, the Then the Qur`an shows man`s of God`s wisdom in creating man
principle of power to distinguish role in life and why he was created, and his justice in rewarding every
between good and evil and the the Qur`an state two reasons for person according to his deeds, so
principle of social discrimination creating man. First is succession, creating man will not be in vain.
between people. People differ man`s behavior will be affected by We notice in our life that every
in their mental composition his feeling of his high position as a society has a means of punishment
and in their cultural tendencies, successor of God on earth. to punish any one who tries to do
depending on the theory of these [I am putting a successor on earth] wrong doings.
two principles were adhered by the cow30. Secondly earth was As there is not any society without
a number of philosophers and created for him. crimes because of lack of observing
anthropologists. So they are the [he put (laid) the earth for people] tool for punishment and when we
products of human thought but rahman 10. believe that God`s knowledge and
to what extent can we apply the And he should do his best go build power are absolute, the system in
principle of “right and wrong” when and reclaim it. Here we would like to the life to come (eternity) will be the
a man like Hitler believed in them mention an important point which punishment tool for every crime on
and tried to apply them in his Nazi the supporters of the human laid earth.
movements? thought neglected in the process of Here when the Qur`an finished its
The results were the catastrophes building and construction. plan in constructing a complete
of the second world war. So The Qur`an stresses it and makes it man from beginning to the end, it
another trial to distinguish between man`s job which is associated with changed man to a creature ready to
right and wrong from the product of his existence on earth, but it is a implement the spirit of legislation to
human thought would have been balanced construction that satisfies reach the desired situation.
enough to eliminate the whole man`s need and prosperity and not By Salah Al-Khaqani
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30. Project
A Pilgrim's Guide on the Road to Karbala
Safe Sheltering, Various
Services, and Fine Resting
Resorts
Religious tourism and pilgrimage 12 billion Iraqi dinars have been invested on this
in Iraq has considerably changed project, and it is estimated that the whole project
and improved in recent years. has been under construction for three months, with
The authorities expect the
number of tourists and pilgrims
about 60 % of the project already done
who come to visit the various
sacred places and in specific –
Karbala - are to reach over 1.5 ancient times, for a great majority especially when millions of
million foreign pilgrims a year, of pilgrims will come to for pilgrims rush to Karbala.
all due to the improvements in pilgrimage to Karbala on foot. This situation has made the
security since 2008. According to the engineer authorities of Imam al-Hussein's
Due to the escalating number of Muhammad Hasan Kazim, the Sacred Sanctuary decide on
pilgrims and tourists, from both superintendent of engineering building pilgrim towns first on the
inside and outside Iraq, Imam affairs department of Imam al- roads between Karbala and Najaf
Al-Hussein's Sacred Sanctuary Hussein's Sacred Sanctuary, as well as Babil and Karbala.
has taken some measures to this construction will be located Then in the future, one will be
construct a large residence on the Babil-Karbala road at built on the road between Karbala
complex for the pilgrims taking a distance of four kilometers to Baghdad. Needless to say,
rest with some towns providing from Imam al-Hussein's Sacred these towns will provide all types
these pilgrims with multiple Sanctuary. The purpose will be of services, from serving food,
services. This will be a modern to offer the best services to the rooms for taking rest, medical
emulation of what used to be in pilgrims of Imam al-Hussein, treatment, and mosques for
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31. They indicated that the final building will be a two-floor building that is
comprised of 23 halls for sleeping, with each hall having room enough for 200
pilgrims. In the same way, there will be a medical clinic and a place special for
performing prayers.
saying prayers.. . medical clinic and a place special has been under construction for
Adding that the services will for performing prayers. three months, with about 60 %
be available all days throughout of the project already done. It
the year, hence technical team There will also be a large is hoped that the whole project
has been dispatched by the dining hall for giving services will be accomplished before the
Sanctuary to consider the to thousands of pilgrims free end of this year, and specifically
requirements of the pilgrim towns of charge on ziarat occasions before the Arba`een ziarat
in terms of their needs, facilities, when millions of pilgrims rush to season.
and so on. More importantly, Karbala. In the same way, there
the Shiite Endowment Authority will be tens of water closets, Technical Details:
oversees such projects. They places for performing ablutions The Engineer `Abd al-Karim,
added that the engineering (wudu) as well as for taking project supervisor, gave some
projects concerned are carried shower, all beside two-floor suits important technical details. The
out by Iraqi staff and under the to accommodate pilgrims coming whole project will take up 50,
supervision of Imam al-Hussein's from abroad. All these places will 000 square metres. The project
Sacred Sanctuary. They be supported by green grass- is being carried out under the
indicated that the final building covered areas, gardens, and supervision of Imam al-Hussein's
will be a two-floor building that parking lots. Sacred Sanctuary for the purpose
is comprised of 23 halls for They stressed that so far 12 of providing multiple services to
sleeping, with each hall having billion Iraqi dinars have been the pilgrims on major ziarat times
room enough for 200 pilgrims. invested on this project, and it is and occasions. He added that
In the same way, there will be a estimated that the whole project there are plans to build dozens of
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32. Project
such pilgrim towns in the future
on the roads outside of Karbala
province, both near and far away
from Karbala. And in case the
possibilities permit, the Sanctuary
would be ready to do their utmost
for the sake of giving services
to the pilgrims and the Sacred
Sanctuary.
So far there have been nine
pilgrim towns, three of which
have been built by the Ministry of
Municipalities; however, the ones
supervised by Imam al-Hussein's
Sacred Sanctuary are yet to
finish, although they are expected
to finish in the near future. The
materials used are the best of
their kinds, as the roofs used are
made in Iran.
There are plans to build dozens of
Some technical such pilgrim towns in the future on the roads outside
specifications of the project
are as follows:
of Karbala province.
1- 13 halls for sleeping.
2- Eight sets of water closets, 10- Special equipment for water they seek spiritual proximity to
with 24 for each building. purification. God. On the basis of the above
3- Two large sanitary places, 11- The pilgrim town has its own argument, religious tourism
with each one comprising of 100 electricity generator for giving at Karbala has got a double
water closets and washrooms. permanent service, especially significance which symbolizes
4- A large restaurant on two at the time when millions of the Islamic rituals. Therefore,
floors that serves 1,000 pilgrims pilgrims rush to Karbala for ziarat it is absolutely necessary to
at a time. purposes. develop construction projects,
5- A spacious mosque for 500 Finally, since good hospitality tourist resorts, enlargement of
pilgrims. and expressing warm welcome the Between-Two-Sanctuaries
6- There are six special pavilions to pilgrims and tourists are (Bayn al-Haramayn) Street, and
for the guests of Imam al- the human traits of all peoples the regions around. To these,
Hussein's Sacred Sanctuary. and nations, religious tourism the following must be added:
7- 64 special parlors for the in Iraq in general and that of enhancement of the shrines of
teams invited by Imam al- Karbala in specific are expected highly-religious dignitaries in
Hussein's Sacred Sanctuary. to play a leading role in this the city as well as in its suburbs,
8- a medical center for men and regard such that the pilgrim or followed by construction of so
women, open throughout the tourist has a feeling of being at many other hotels and inns,
year at the order of the Secretary home. In addition, quite a lot modern bazaars and markets as
of Imam al-Hussein's Sacred of pilgrims may wish to stay at a focal point for tourists, and the
Sanctuary; it will give services to Karbla much longer than what regions which are located on the
the people living around as well, if they planned before, all due roads from Karbala to Najaf and
they do not have access to any. to the religious cities where Babil.
9- Special telecommunication the members of the Ahl al-
center for telephoning services. Bayt are buried through whom By: Faysal Ghazi
Maytham al-Hasnawi
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33. The real way
By Jaffer al-Bazee
The true way to find Islam is the pure hearts that are looking for the truth.
It is the way to rise out of darkness into light.
Miranda Netherlands is a lady in the third decade of her age. After a long
search, she found out the true way in Islam. We had a meeting with her
during her visit to the holy city of Karbala .
Miranda said and expressed her satisfaction through smiles upon her
face, maintaining,"Allah has blessed me with Islam through young Iraqis."
He guided and taught me the principles of Islam. He has made every
effort to help me understand the rules of Islam and read the Holy Qur›an.
Then, we decided to married according to the rule of Islam.
I loved Islam and the way of Ahl al-Bayt yet. "Had it not been through
Ahlu Al-Bayt, I would not have known the Ahl al-Bayt and become a
Muslim." Miranda maintained.
Miranda would like to convey the principles of Islam to the Western
people. In doing so, she has had a lot of difficulties, so she thought of an
easy way. However, it is still difficult to reflect on the roles of Islam and
disseminate its principles.
Miranda believes that love is the core structure in all heavenly religions.
Love is the link that connects the believer with his/her Lord. She says
that she had thought of finding her love in the Prophet Mohammad and
his progeny, and to place her standards on their standpoints toward
the whole world and invite others to the religion of Allah. A smile is the
weapon that she likes to use when meeting the people there, as they
look to Muslims without any smile. She wants to tell them that we love
our motto "The smile on the faces of people" and that this is one of what
the Prophet Muhammad has taught us.
My mission is disseminating the Islamic thoughts through delivering a
series of lectures. Nevertheless, I am in dire need of the right religious
information and knowledge. Hence, I need books in my language. Until
that time, I must seek God›s help
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