Martyrdom РImam `Ali Ridha (`a.s.) 203 A.H. (According to another report).The 8th Imam (AS) experienced similar hardships as his forefathers, witnessing political corruption and scandal with various individuals fighting for power. After removing Imam Musa al-Kazim (AS) from the scene by poisoning, the Abbaside rulers then set their sights on his successor Рal Ridha. Within a short period, the Abbaside ruler Harun al Rasheed died and his son Mamun succeeded him. Mamun compelled the 8th Imam to travel to Toos (present day Mashad) to show the people that he had the support and legitimacy to rule as granted to him by the Ahlu’l Bayt.

Births РProphets Ibrahim and ‘Isa (‘a.s.)Dahw-ul-Ardh (Land spread on water under Ka‘abah)

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s.) 220 A.H.The youngest Imam to be martyred merely for being the repository of knowledge of the Prophet, Imam Muhammad ibne Ali Рbetter known as Al-Jawad (The Generous One) and Al-Taqi (The Protected One) left this mortal world on the 29th of Dhul Qa’dah in the year 220 AH.

Marriage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s) with Sayyida Fatimah bint Hazrat Muhammad (S) 2 A.H.

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ridha (a.s.) 203 A.H. (According to another report) When we look at the history of the first 11 Imams, the aspects related to their existence on this Earth and the benefits mentioned for visiting them after they have passed away (their Ziyaarat), we see that our 8th Imam has some special privileges related only to his visitation which no other Imam possesses.

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) 114 A.H. A month which is usually marked with happiness and a spiritual return to Allah, the month of Dhul Al Hijjah has come to be known as a period of grief for the followers of the Ahlul Bayt. It is on the 7th of Dhul Al Hijjah that the 5th Divinely appointed leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Muhammad ibne Ali al-Baqir left this mortal world for his permanent abode at the age of 57.

Death – Haji Gulamali Haji Isma`il (Haji Naji), 1362 A.H. (6 Dec 1943)Departure of Imam Husayn (a.s.) from Makkah for Iraq 60 A.H.

Roz e Arafah. The Day of Arafah which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah – the same day as the murder of Hazrat Muslim ibne Aqil (peace be upon him) is one of self-introspection and reflection on the bounties and graces which we have been conferred with.‚Arafah literally means to gain a deep understanding (marifah). A deep understanding of the beginning (of creation) and the end of all creation: a deep knowledge of Prophethood (Nubuwah) and Mastership (Wilayah): knowledge of the vista of the horizons and of the souls: a deep knowledge of all of these things and how they relate to Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him).During this blessed day, those who are not in the Hajj have also been advised to fast and engage in prayer and worship – and what prayer can be greater than the Prayers of Arafah from Imam Husain (peace be upon him) and Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) as have been mentioned in Mafaatihul Jinan?In the beautiful prayer of Arafah from the leader of the martyrs, Imam Husain (peace be upon him), we read the following petition: O God

Celebrating Eid-ul-Adha. Following the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the multitudes of Muslims who have been blessed to perform the Hajj and others throughout the world mark the blessed day of ‚Eid-ul-Adha also known as Eid al Hajj or Eid al Qurban.The day, which begins with thanks to Allah in the form of the Salat of Eid is completed through the sacrifice of an animal – the meat of which is distributed to those less fortunate – thus maintaining the balanced life of a Muslim – taking care of the rights of the Creator and the creation.

Splitting of moon by Prophet Muhammad (s) 3 B.H.

Celebrating the Birth of Imam ‚Ali-un-Naqi (a.s.) 214 A.H.The middle of the month of Dhul Hijjah in the year 212 AH, witnessed the birth of the 10th Imam of the Ahlul Bayt who was born in the outskirts of the city of the Prophet – al-Madinah – in the area known as Sarriyah. One of the similarities between the 7th, 8th and 10th Imams is that they all share the same Kunyah of Abul Hasan. However, his more common titles became al-Hadi [The Guide] and the title which he shared with his son – al-Askari (meaning Army, as the area they lived in was also occupied by the army of the Abbaside government). The titles which his followers commonly know and call him by are al-Hadi and al-Naqi.

Celebrating ‚Eid-e-Gadeer 10 A.H. Few days can compare in greatness and importance as the day when the Almighty completed and perfected His faith for all of humanity, an event that occurred in the 10th year after the migration on the 18th of the month of Dhul Hijjah on the plains of Ghadir.

Commemorating the Martyrdom of the 2 sons of Hazrat Muslim (‘a.s.) 61 A.H.This week also sees a tragic event with the marking of the death of the sons of Hazrat Muslim ibne Aqil Рnamely Muhammad and Ibrahim.After their father was martyred and thrown from the top of Masjid al-Kufa, the two young boys of ages 10 and 8 respectively, were arrested and thrown into prison.

Celebrating ‚Eid-ul-Mubahilah 9 A.H.To those that argue with you concerning Jesus after the knowledge you have received say: ‚ÄòCome, let us gather our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves. We will pray together and call down the curse of Allah on every liar‚Äô. [Glorious Quran Chapter 3 verse 61]

Imam `Ali (a.s.) accepted the Khilafah – 35 A.H.

Start of new Islamic Year

Arrival of Imam Husayn (a.s.) at Karbala – 61 A.H.

Ziyrat: Taaboot-e-Hazrat Aun-w-Mohammad (as)

Ziyrat: Taaboot-e-Ali Akbar(as)

Water supply to Imam Husayn’s (a.s.) camp cut of. – 61 A.H. Mehndi: Hazrat Qasim (as)

Shab-e-Ashoor/Ziyarat Hazrat Ali Asghar (as)

Commemorating Roz-e-‘Ashura – Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s.) 61 A.H.Without doubt, the day of Aashura is the greatest day of tragedy – not only for the followers of the Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt, but also for the inhabitants of the entire universe. In the Hadith-e-Qudsi known as Ziyarat Aashura, we read, O‚Äô Aba Abdillah! Surely the tribulations are great and unbearable and your tragedy is great for us

Death of Hazrat Adam (a.s.) @ age of 963 years. Prophet Mohammad(sawaw)’s family was shackled and taken away as prisoners

Soyem of the martyrs of Karbala

Army of Abraha on elephants crushed to death by pebbles from beaks of Ababil by order of Allah. (570 C.E. – 52 B.H.)

Change of direction of Qiblah from Bayt ul Muqaddas to Holy Ka`abah – (2 A.H.) ‚ÄúMany a time We have seen you turn your face towards heaven. We will make you turn towards a ‘qiblah’ that will please you.‚Äù (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:144)During the first sixteen months after the Hijra (Migration), the Qibla of the Muslims for prayers was Jerusalem (they faced Jerusalem when saying their prayers). Then the Apostle of God received Wahi (Revelation) commanding him to change the orientation point from Jerusalem in the north to Makkah in the south.

Commemorating the 10th of Imam Husayn (a.s.).The massacre in Kerbala had taken place just days ago, however the grief, anguish and most difficult of times lay ahead for the surviving members of the caravan of the Imam. The first 10 days after the martyrdom of Abi Abdillah al-Husain (peace be upon him) saw despicable acts brought upon the family of the Prophet in a bid to humiliate and break their spirit – something which could never be accomplished.Historical works narrate that after the dust had settled and the evil deed of Ibne Ziyaad and his soldiers had been accomplished, the entire family were brought to Kufah to be presented to Ibne Marjaana (the self-proclaimed leader appointed by Yazid).