By Nida MerchantOften, Muslims debate against the theological basis of mourning within Islam, garnering titles that minimize the reaction or intensity of pain. It is important to note, however, that the mourning process has existed since the time of the Prophets. Specifically, the admonishing nature of mourning comes up during the months of Muharram and Safar when…
By MG StaffIn Shia tradition, Muharram is not only the beginning of the Islamic calendar but marks the period in which we remember the sacrifice of Prophet Mohamed (SAWW)’s grandson, Imam Hussain. Therefore, during this month Shias remember and lament the tragedy that occurred between Imam Hussain (AS)’s small band of followers and Yazid, the governor of…
By Aia JaberContent warning: This post contains graphic descriptions of death and violence. Part of what we memorialize and commemorate during Ashura is the sermon delivered by Zainab (as). Following the massacre of Ahlul-Bayt and their companions, our Lady Zainab (as) delivers a sermon in the court of Yazid, forever becoming a beacon of strength for Islam…
By MG StaffThis article was published on Muslim on 5/20/2020, and has been republished with permission of Muslim. “Are we certain that she died a Muslim?” Aya Hachem, 19, was tragically shot in the chest and killed by a gunman on Sunday, May 17. Aya was Shia. Aya was Muslim. Aya was a human being. And the…
By 1) Khadijah, The Daughter of Khuwaylid Khadijah bint Khuwaylid was the daughter of Khuwaylid bin Asad and Fatimah bint Zayd. She was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and is infamously known as one of Islam’s “Mother of Believers.” After Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) she was the first person to hear the words revealed from…
