Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ridha (a.s.) (According to another report) 203 A.H. 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 Ziyarat), we see that our 8th Imam has some special privileges related only to his visitation which no other Imam possesses.

Martyrdom of `Ammar ibn Yasir in Battle of Siffin (37 A.H.)

Commemorating (Chehlum) the 40th of Imam Husayn (a.s.).The 40th [Arbaeen or Chehlum] marks an important turning point in the movement of Kerbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Aashura is important for many reasons Рthe prime being that the Ahlu’l Bayt reached the land of Kerbala on this day and performed the visitation to Sayyid ash-Shuhada al-Husain and the loyal family and friends who gave their life for the cause of Islam.Although the historians differ on when this event transpired: some say it was in the same year of the massacre in Kerbala in the year 61 AH, whilst other say it was in the following year. Whatever the case, the atrocities and difficulties which the family were put through in the court of Yazid and the long ride to Kerbala culminated on the 20th of Safar on the empty plains of Kerbala.Ziyarat-e-Arbaeen

Commemorating the Death of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.) 11 A.H.The month of Safar ends with the death of numerous personalities – the Prophet of Islam being one of them. The man who was like no other left this world on the 28th of Safar after having brought the Arabian peninsula under the banner of Monotheism. In tribute to the man whom Allah has honoured with sending prayers upon and commanding His Angels and the believers to do the same, we take this opportunity to educate ourselves, albeit in great brevity, on the life of the Seal of the Prophets.Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Hasan (a.s.) 50 A.H. (According to another report) The months of mourning the grandson of the Prophet who was killed in Karbala also see the marking of the martyrdom of the other grandson of the Prophet – rather, as the Quran calls them, the SONS of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ridha (‘a.s.) 203 A.H. The death of the 8th successor to the Prophet (SAW) is also marked in the month of Safar, and for Muslims throughout the world, particularly those blessed to be in his sanctuary in Mashad on this day, it is a day of great sorrow and grief.

Migration of Prophet Muhammad (s) from Makkah to Madinah 1 A.H.Hijrah is when the Muslims had to leave their home towns and move to another country because they were in danger.

Prophet Muhammad (S) left cave Thur for Madinah 1 A.H.

Commemorating the Death of Sayyida Maasuma-e-Qum (a.s.) 203 A.H.The daughter of the 7th Imam, the sister of the 8th Imam, and the aunt of the 9th Imam – Fatima, better known with the honorific title of Bibi Masuma-e-Qum” is a woman who

Commemorating the Martyrdom – Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.).The 8th of Rabi ul-Awwal marks two important occasions which are intertwined with each other – the martyrdom of the 11th Imam and the beginning of the Imamate of the 12th Imam. Killed at the very young age of 28, Imam Hassan ibne Ali al-Askari (peace be upon him) was one of the youngest Imams to leave this mortal world.

Celebrating ‚Eid-e-Zehara The extraordinary two-month period of mourning reaches its climax with the death of the 11th Imam on the 8th of Rabi ul-Awwal. The day that follows, according to tradition, is the greatest Eid (celebration) for the lovers of the Ahlul Bait. Known as ‚ÄòId-uz-Zahra, this day honours the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) as a day of great joy and happiness for the believers.

Death Hadhrat `Abdul Muttalib 44 B.H.

Prophet Muhammad (S) entered Madinah from Makkah Construction of Masjid-ul-Qubba in Madinah 1 A.H.

Yazid ibn Mu`awiyah vanishes – 64 A.H.

Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) 52 B.H.The month of Rabi‘ al-Awwal sees the birth anniversary of the reviver of the natural religion of Allah in the person of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). For this blessed month, we have chosen to elucidate upon the five verses of the Qur‘an which mention the Prophet by his two names Рhis Earthly name of Muhammad and his Celestial name of Ahmad. This week, we present part two of five in our series on the Mercy to the Universe.Celebrating the Birth РImam Ja‘afar Sadiq (a.s.) 83 A.H. The 17th of Rabi al-Awwal marks the birth anniversary of the 6th Imam, Jafar ibne Muhammad as-Sadiq (AS). Born in the city of Madina, the Imam lived at a very opportune time in Islamic history. The Umayyad dynasty Рthe first of many such dynasties Рreared its ugly head over the Muslim lands around 661 CE, 40 years before the birth of as-Sadiq. The Umayyads remained in power for around 90 years and, thus, the period of their downfall and the uprising of the Abbaside dynasty was the time when the Imam was free to propagate the teachings of Islam. In fact, in the time period of this one Imam, he was witness to no less than the overthrow of 10 Umayyad kings!

Birth – Sayyida Umm Kulthum bint Imam `Ali (`a.s.)

Signing of pact by Imam Hasan (a.s.) with Mu`awiyah ibn Abu Sufyan

Death – Ayatullah Sayyid Muhsin Al-Hakim, 1390 A.H. (31 May 1970)

Celebrating the Birth – Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.) 232 A.H.The eleventh star of guidance and mastership rose in the city of Madinah on the 8th of Rabi al-Thani in the person of Imam Hasan ibne Ali al-Askari (AS). Although his position as the Imam was very short lived – 6 years – it was one of the most important times for the Shia of all eras.

Fall of `Umayyad empire. Abbasids take over ruling power 132 A.H.

Masjid-ul-Qubba in Madinah built. 1 A.H.