The message of Ashura

Imam Khomeini and Ashura

The leader of the Islamic revolution referred to the life of Imam Hussein (as) and his political aims in many speeches. It was Imam Hussein’s (as) uprising that was an inspiration for the Islamic revolution. He explained the philosophy behind Imam Hussein’s (as) rise against oppression and the mourning ceremonies that are held for him.

Change of Flags

The changing of the flags of the two holy shrines at Karbala

The red flags of these two holy shrines were changed yesterday as a symbol of the start of the month of Muharram and mourning. Thousands of people witnessed this event, which declared the commencement of the grief of the Shi’a for the loss of the master of martyrs, Imam Hussein (as) and his honourable household, and the difficulties they endured for the sake of Islam.

The importance of Muharram in the words and sayings of Imam Khomeini

The Message of Muharram is portrayed in the following selection of texts chosen from the great leader of the revolution’s statements and words regarding the importance of the ceremonies held mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as). With the appearance of the new moon, Muharram, the month of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice has commenced. It is a month wherein the blood conquered the sword; it is a month in which the power of truth defeated the wrong forever and stamped the forehead of tyrants and the satanic governments and their stigma.‬

Muharram

Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) and the third Imam and leader of the Shi'a. Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Master of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE.

Sayyid Hassan’s condolences

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s heart felt commiserations and condolences to Dr. Mohsin Rezayi for the ...

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini sent his condolences to Dr. Mohsin Rezayi, who is the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, in a statement he issued. Dr. Mohsin Rezayi has recently lost his son, Ahmad Rezayi.

The death of Imam Khomeini and Sayyid Ahmad’s grief

Demise of Sayyid Ahmad

People mourning the death of Sayyid Ahmad Khomeini, at the Imam's holy shrine in Tehran

Demise of Sayyid Ahmad

People mourning the death of Sayyid Ahmad Khomeini, at the Imam's holy shrine in Tehran