Muḥarram

Muḥarram
Discover the importance of Muḥarram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and the various rituals observed, especially among Shīʿah and Sunnī Muslims, in commemoration of historical events, particularly the martyrdom of Al-Ḥusain.
ʿĀshūrāʾ
Learn about the significance of ʿĀshūrāʾ (عاشوراء), a voluntary fast day observed by Muslims on the tenth of Muḥarram. Discover its historical context, religious implications, and how it is observed among different communities within Islam.
Mars̤īyah (مرثية‎)
Explore the term 'Mars̤īyah,' its etymology, cultural significance, and the role it plays in Islamic traditions, particularly during the commemoration of al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusain in Muḥarram.
YAUMU ʾL-ʿĀSHŪRAʾ (يــوم العاشوراء‎) - Significance and Observance in Islam
Explore the significance of YAUMU ʾL-ʿĀSHŪRAʾ, the tenth day of the month of Muḥarram, in the Islamic tradition. Understand its historical, theological, and cultural importance for Muslims.
Dahhā (دهها‎)
Explore the term 'Dahhā,' its roots in Persian language, and its importance in Shīʿah Islam during the ten days of Muḥarram, a period of intense mourning.

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