READ BELOW: this is a small image gallery about the story of imam Hussain AS, the grandson of prophet Mohamed AS. to all my sunni brothers who still think to... more

READ BELOW: this is a small image gallery about the story of imam Hussain AS, the grandson of prophet Mohamed AS. to all my sunni brothers who still think to follow the ways of moses and fast/celebrate on ahura, i ask you this... if your parents died on the 10th of muharam, then on their aniversary next year, would you still celebrate ashura..?? probably not..!! as for why u still follow fasting/celebrating, explain this hadith please: MUSLIM-------Book 006, Number 2510: Abd al-Rahman b. Yazid said: When al-Ash'ath b. Qais entered the house of 'Abdullah he was having his breakfast. He ('Abdullah b. Umar) said: Abd Muhammad (al-Asha'th), come near to the breakfast. Thereupon he said: Is not today the day of 'Ashura? He ('Abd al-Rahman) said: Do you know what the day of 'Ashura is? He said: What is it? He said: It is a day on which the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to observe fast before the (fasting) in the month of Ramadan (became) obligatory. But when it became obligatory the (fasting of 'Ashura) was abandoned (as compulsory). Abu Kuraib said: He (the Holy Prophet) abandoned it. less

To the Land of Dream, To the Promise of Light and land rich in culture as seen in the celebration of Ashura in the streets of Tehran. For a DVD quality video of this message me

To the Land of Dream, To the Promise of Light and land rich in culture as seen in the celebration of Ashura in the streets of Tehran. For a DVD quality video of this message me less

楽しむことを願っています。 I hope you'll enjoy this one^^

楽しむことを願っています。 I hope you'll enjoy this one^^ less

Ashura

Ashura less

Vaveila by Mahmood Karimi

Vaveila by Mahmood Karimi less

Trailer to the film 'Ten Days' available at www.tendaysfilm.com.

Trailer to the film 'Ten Days' available at www.tendaysfilm.com. less

Thousands people with colorful flags and forged war weapons gathers in the Hussani Dalan and start grief really of Ashura. In old Dhaka and Muhamedpur Ashura... more

Thousands people with colorful flags and forged war weapons gathers in the Hussani Dalan and start grief really of Ashura. In old Dhaka and Muhamedpur Ashura celebration is remarkable particularly for wide people's participation and emotional festivity. Old Dhaka becomes a new Dhaka in this day. The people particularly the young walk & matom, ( grief song ), drumming and hit the body as indemnity to loss of Muhammed (Sm) grand son in Karbala ( now Iraq). This mourning rally is known as Tazia. The women are generally observer but some join. In the rally the male mourners publicly beating their breasts with open palms, knives and or chains for showing the grief. 10th Muharram, the first month of the Hijri (Arabic) calendar is the anniversary of the death of Imam Husain, the Prophet's grandson, at Kabala. As like as other Muslim countries Bangladesh although observes this day with highest dignity, Ashura is the national holyday in Bangladesh. Video editing: J. Alam Video & direction: Shahjahan Siraj Associate: Shariar Noor Production& Copyright: Machizo Multimedia less

This year the traditional Moharam procession was taken out in Manhattan, NY. The Procession is taken out in order to observe the great sacrifice made by Imam... more

This year the traditional Moharam procession was taken out in Manhattan, NY. The Procession is taken out in order to observe the great sacrifice made by Imam Hussain (A.S). This sacrifice has led Islam to remain alive year after year for decades and centuries. Imam Hussain's (A.S) message is the essence of Islam and the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H). less

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram is a holy day for Muslims and especial day for Shi'a. This day is a remarkable day of Muharram in Islamic calendar, the day of... more

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram is a holy day for Muslims and especial day for Shi'a. This day is a remarkable day of Muharram in Islamic calendar, the day of mourning for the martyrdom of Hussian the son Ali and the grandson of Muhammad in the unequal battle of Karbala in the year 61 (AD 680). Hussain was the son of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima in which Muhammad said: Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain, may God love whoever loves Hussain. Apparently Hussain with his 72 colleagues whom were all from his own family and relatives killed in the battle took place in Karbala in the land of Iraq on the shore of the Euphrates River. Ashura is a fasting day for Sunni Muslims; they cook food such as Nazr and distribute it to their neighbors and poor people. In Afghanistan, Sunni take this as a holy day; they respect and believe in the sacrifice of Hussain, the grandson of Mohammad. Last year Ashura was a bloody day in Herat, the ceremony turned to violence and killed tens of people. This year in all circles and Takyakhana where the people hold the ceremony they were taking tight security measures. This year in Ashura, the priests of both sides, Shi'a and Sunni, had speeches including the government authorities, legislators, leaders and President Karzai. As you see in the video, people are beating on their backs, shoulders and chests with sharp knives at the end of chains. They make bloody like, slaughtering to show their feelings in Ashura and Hussain's martyrdom. Although making bloody is banned from Shi'a Muslim leaders but this still goes on and never stopped. This is not only for the people in Afghanistan but different countries like; Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine and Iran. I got a chance to ask questions of a few of them - why are they beating and making bloody. A young man said; I have wishes to gain, before I bloody myself I have reasons for that. When I asked him to tell me what your wishes, he to me; is I want to get marry, I don't have money. Another told me I am not using chains with the sharp knifes at the end because I last year I did in order to get the result but I didn't. Some people believe using chains with the sharp knifes at the end is a passion more than mourning on Husian and his 72 colleagues sacrifice. Many get naked in public and want to show their body and arms. Some times if you asked them the reason they will give you no reason except their personal nonsense beliefs. less

Web: http://ostjmusic.blogspot.com 阿修羅姫 (Ashura-hime, Princess Ashura) by ALI Project Album: 薔薇架刑 (Soubikakei, Rose Crucifixion) (2007)... more

Web: http://ostjmusic.blogspot.com 阿修羅姫 (Ashura-hime, Princess Ashura) by ALI Project Album: 薔薇架刑 (Soubikakei, Rose Crucifixion) (2007) [audio] Romaji Lyrics Ashura shura no mai kono te wo totte anata ga suki da to itteru janai shogyoumujou utsuroiyuku uki yo hito no kokoro tomaranu toshite mo uraMI ZARA MASHI Saigo no junkan ni anata no me mitsurareru nara okasu tsumi nokokazu jigoku no kami ni shashi wo koou Ayameau you ni motomete wa ikenai deshou ka mune fukai sasatta kanashimi no tsurugi Senketsu no BIINASU suhada ni yorou no wa kinran no yoroi yori mo utsukushii ai to yuu kizuato Ashura shura no utau arashi no koe ga koishii na namae sakebitsuzukeru yasha hannya no kao hana no kanbaze anata ni au no wa dotchi no watashi mi MOKO GARE TSUTSU Kono omoi dake wa keshite kegarenu you ni Wazawai no yume wo hai tsuchi no soko ni harande kokuochiru onna wa akai hiyoko kokuriko kurui saku Inochi sugu you ni aishita wa unmei deshou ka hajiwatta en no yubi kiru aya toru Tenshou no BIINASU umare ochita bashou wa kono chijou no doko yori mo hatenai ai to yuu senjou Ashura shura no mai kami wo toite anata ga hoshii to itteru janai shogyoumujou utsuroiyuku uki yo yamete mo me samete utakata no hibi tama ZO chiRIKERU Nani ga ichiban tattoi kotoka wo oshiete Ashura shura no mai ashi wo karamete mou anata wo dare ni mo watasanai chimimouryou muma hande bitsu mushi ochiru tokoro made ochite utsusemi mi NO ITAZU RA NI Ashura shura no utau arashi no koete koishii na namae sakebitsuzukete yasha hannya no kao hana no kanbaze anata ga au no wa dotchi no watashi mi MOKO GARE TSUTSU Kono omoi dake wo daite ikite yuku dake English Translation The dance of Asura You grab this hand This is what you like, isn't it? The impermeance of the world This transient world is contagious The heart of people is not abiding the resent is more common This will be the last moment if I am able to stare into your eyes The commited crime has not remained We should ask for a parden at the god of hell In the way of dying, searching is useless, right? Your heart is sinking further on this sword of sorrows The fresh blood of Venus When you put on the bare armour the golden brocade is even more beautiful but love is said to be a scar The poem of Asura The tempest of voices are continuing to call this lovely name The demon puts on the mask of wisdom and is the form of a flower You fit in to all of my affairs The body yearns for this rifle Just these memories are being bumped off as impure The bottom of this ash-filled earth is being filled with the dream of calamity The woman is covered in scratches The red poppies will bloom out of season My life is chipping away Is this the life of being loved? The fingers of the intertwined fate are being cut as the cloth is taken The reincarnation of Venus has been born and fallen onto this place This place above ground is not as finished A battlefield called love The dance of Asura My hair is unfastening This is what you want, isn't it? The impermeance of this world This transient world is contagious To wake and sleep by the transient days The kings are squandering What is the best? Teach me these precious ways! The dance of Asura My legs are getting twisted But who have you not already handed over? The nightmares of the evil spirits of rivers and mountains are eating the nectar Untill this place falls the real world is degrading This is the face of the body The poem of Asura The tempest is passing The lovely name is still continuing to be called You fit into all of my affairs The body yearns for the rifle You hold onto just these memories as they are coming alive KANJI 阿修羅修羅の舞　この手を取って あなたが好きだと言ってるじゃない 諸行無常　移ろいゆく浮き世 人の心　留まらぬとしても 恨ミザラマシ 最期の瞬間に あなたの瞳　見つめられるなら 犯す罪残さず 地獄の神に赦しを乞おう 殺め合うように 求めてはいけないでしょうか 胸深く刺さった 哀しみの剣(つるぎ) 鮮血のヴィーナス 素肌に鎧うのは 金襴の鎧よりも美しい 愛と云う傷痕 阿修羅修羅の詠　嵐の声が 恋しいな名前を叫びつづける 夜叉般若の面(かお)　華の貌(かんばせ) あなたに逢うのはどっちの私 身モコガレツツ この想いだけは けして穢れぬように 禍の夢を 灰い土の底に孕んで 刻満ちる　女は 赤い雛罌粟(コクリコ)　狂い咲くでしょう 命削ぐように 愛したのは運命でしょうか 交わった　縁の 指切る綾取る 転生のヴィーナス 生まれ落ちた場所は この地上の何処よりも果てない 愛という戦場 阿修羅修羅の舞　髪を解いて あなたが欲しいと言ってるじゃない 諸行無常　移ろいゆく浮き世 寢ても目醒めても泡沫の日々 玉ゾ散リケル 何がいちばん 尊いことかを教えて 阿修羅修羅の舞　脚を絡めて もうあなたを誰にも渡さない 魑魅魍魎夢魔食んで蜜蟲 堕ちる処まで堕ちて空蝉 身ノイタヅラニ 阿修羅修羅の詠　嵐を越えて 恋しい名前を　叫び続けて 夜叉般若の面(かお)　華の貌 あなたに逢うのはどっちの私 身モコガレツツ この想いだけを抱いて 生きて行くだけ less