Majlis and Muharram resources — the history of Karbala, Ashura, majalis and nauha, Muharram dates and a’maal, and guidance for commemorating Imam Hussain (a.s.) at home and in the community, including with children.
Majalis keep the message of Karbala alive. Children understand majalis better when they can follow the Quran, ziyarat and nauhas being recited; our one-to-one online Shia Quran classes help them do that.
Quick answer: Fiqah e Jafria does not give one blanket list of banned acts for Ayyam-e-Fatimiyah. Mourning Sayyida Fatima (s.a.) is recommended, and scholars advise believers to avoid whatever would weaken the spirit of mourning. Whether to hold a birthday,
Quick answer: You can observe Ayyam-e-Fatimiyah at home by combining daily Quran recitation, salawat, a short story or lecture about Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.), charity or feeding someone in need, the Tasbih of Fatima Zahra after every prayer, and attending
Quick answer: In 2026 the first Fatimiyah (13–15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448) falls on about 24–26 October, and the second Fatimiyah (3–5 Jumada al-Thani 1448) falls on about 13–15 November. Shia communities follow local moon sighting and the ruling of their
Ayyam-e-Fatimiyah are the days of mourning for Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (s.a.). Learn their meaning, dates and history, and how Shia Muslims commemorate the daughter of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.).
Chehlum (Arbaeen) of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in Karbala: the history of the 40th day after Ashura and the recommended a’maal according to Fiqah-e-Jafria.
What is Chehlum of Imam Hussain (a.s.)? Its meaning and significance 40 days after Karbala, and how Shia Muslims around the world observed it in 2025.
Ziyarat Arbaeen is recited on 20 Safar, the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (a.s.). Read the ziyarat, its meaning and the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala.
On 25 Muharram 95 AH Imam Ali Zain ul Abideen (a.s.), the Ornament of Worshippers, was martyred. Read about his life, titles, supplications and legacy after Karbala.
What happened after Ashura? The captivity of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.), the journey to Kufa and Damascus, the sermons of Bibi Zainab (s.a.) and the return to Karbala on Arbaeen.
The martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Akbar (a.s.), the youth of Karbala who most resembled the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) — his life, character and sacrifice on 10 Muharram 61 AH.
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