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Why do people walk from Najaf to Karbala?
Millions of shia muslims from all over the world converge at a single place to commemorate the grandson of islam’s prophet. The march was organised by the Shia Organisation of Iran (SOFI), the largest Shia organisation in the Middle East.
It is the first time that a Shia march has been held in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The march is being held to mark the anniversary of Imam Hussein’s death in 680 AD, when he was killed in battle against the Persians.
Which ziyarat in Najaf?
The brave soldier, compassionate leader, faithful believer and the man who was martyred in the battle of Karbala was the brother and closest companion of the first of the twelve Shi’a Imams. Imam was born on the 7th of Muharram, and was the third of twelve children. His father was a farmer and his mother a housewife.
Imam’s father died when he was very young, leaving the family to fend for themselves. He then returned to his village and married a woman from the same village. They had four children, all of whom were born after the death of their father. Imam returned home, his father’s house was burnt down and he had to flee with his children to the mountains.
How long is the walk to Karbala?
Pilgrims from all over the world walk 50 miles between the holy cities of karbala and najaf. They form a large community that promotes peace and solidarity with the Muslim world. The pilgrimage is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar.
It is a time when Muslims from around the globe come together to pay homage to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to pray for the safety and well-being of all Muslims.
Why do Shia go to Karbala?
Muslims mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussain with a mourning period that lasts a total of 50 days. On the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, Ashura commemorates the death of Hussain. Shiites go to Karbala, Iraq, to pay their last respects to Hussain during this mourning period.
In the past year alone, at least five mosques have been attacked, including one in Baghdad’s Sadr City, which was attacked by a suicide bomber in February and another in Samarra, a city in northern Iraq that is home to the shrine of Imam Hussein.
Are Sunnis allowed to visit Karbala?
The author was able to see Sunni Muslims in Karbala. They can be compared to Shia Muslims by the way in which they perform their prayers. Some were standing outside of the mosques while others were praying inside the shrines of Imam Hussain and Abul A’la Maududi. The author also visited the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad, which is located in the centre of town.
Can a Hindu go to Karbala?
Over a year ago. Yes dear. You can visit to Imam Hussain Shrine. Muslims were praying at the shrine during my visit. I asked them why they were doing so. They told me that they wanted to pray in the presence of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said that he would be happy to have me as his guest and invited me to stay at his house for the rest of my stay in India.
This was the first time in my life that a guest had asked for my permission to come to his home. It was a very pleasant surprise for me. Imam was very kind to me and gave me a warm welcome. I left the house, I saw that the door was open and a few people were coming in and out.
