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Muharram Mourning Ceremony in Iran

Muharram is the most important Shi’a mourning ceremony and commemorates the death of Imam Hussein (AS). Every year, with the arrival of Muharram, Iranian people mourn for Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (AS), in which, Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 close family members, aides and companions were besieged, deprived of food and water in Karbala.

Ghadir and Meaning of “Mawla” in Sunni Sources

Considering the circumstances at the event of Ghadir, is it sensible that “mawla” means “friend” and “helper”? Supposing it to be true, did Muslims fulfill the obligation of help and friendship after the demise of the holy Prophet?

Ghadir Khumm and the Orientalists

The 18th of Dhu ‘l-Hijja is celebrated in the Shi’a world as the ‘idd of Ghadir Khumm in which Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) said about Imam ‘Ali:

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