Our condolences to all the believers, all across the world, wherever they are, upon the holy months of Muharram and Safar.
This year, countless millions across the world once again proudly commemorated the mission of Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A) and most eagerly mourned over the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A), and his family members and companions who accompanied his eminence into the divine hands of martyrdom as they stood up for Truth and Justice against the overwhelming forces of evil and falsehood.
Is the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) limited to just the first ten days of Muharram?
And has the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) merely become a habit or ritual for some people?
What happens if we merely stick to the rituals of the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A)?
What must every single Shia remind themselves of as they commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A)?
Why, at times, are we not able to make fundamental changes in ourselves or our societies despite attending countless mourning gatherings for Imam Husayn (A)?
What are the signs of being a companion of the Messenger of Allah (S) as stated by the holy Quran?
Can you be a superficially religious person, but still be in the camp of Yazid?
Why have some of our esteemed scholars in the light of the teachings of Islam considered remaining neutral to be siding with the camp of falsehood?
And why would a person decide to remain neutral despite the clarity between Truth and falsehood?
What was the essence of the movement of Imam Husayn (A) and what characteristics does it require?
And what did Imam Husayn (A) say to Ubaydullah ibn Hur al-Jofi?
What does Imam Sadiq (A) say about a certain group of so-called Shias at the time of reappearance of the 12th Imam?
And what does paying a price have to do with the answers to these questions?
And should we be afraid to speak the Truth?
And what are the dangers of leaving the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) to a mere habit and ritual?
Finally, what are some groups that are responsible for and what are some practical things that we can all do in order to move the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) forward from a mere annual ritual?
In order to answer these questions and more, we humbly invited Sayyid Muhammad Hashemi from the Islamic Republic of Iran and explain to us, "Is The Commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) A Mere Ritual?"
Salutations be upon Husayn!
Salutations be upon Ali ibne Husayn!
Salutations be upon the children of Husayn!
Salutations be upon the companions of Husayn!