Azadari or mourning procession is a ritual in which a group of people mourn over Imam Hussain (as) and his followers who were martyred with him in Karbala, Iraq in 61 HJ. Azadari is held with the recitation of elegies (Noha Khuwani) and chest-beating. Such processions or azadari are held in different countries like Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, India, Syria, and Nigeria. With the passage of time people around the globe have started azadari in countries like USA, UK, Australia and others.
We discussed some of the hadiths in the last article. This article is the continuation of the previous article and new hadiths will be mentioned. Our aim is to increase the knowledge of the people about the importance of ziarat. And encourage them to visit holy places in Iraq, Iran and Syria.
11. Paradice, The recompense of Azadari
Imam Ali (as) narrated:
“Every Mu’min, whose eyes shed tears upon the killing of Husayn Ibn ‘Ali (A.S.) and his companions, such that the tears roll down his cheeks, Allah shall accommodate him in the elevated rooms of paradise.”
Yanaabe’al‑Mawaddah, pg. 419
12. In the remembrance of Children of Fatimah (sa)
Imam Sajjad (as) said,
“Surely, I have never brought to mind the martyrdom of the children of Fatimah (A.S.) except that I have been choked with tears due to it.”
Bihar al‑Anwar vol. 46, pg. 109
13. Mourning in the House
Many people who can not visit Karbala for ziarat of Imam Hussain (as) on the day of Ashura, Imam Baqir (as) mentions the manner of performing azadari.
“He should mourn over Husayn (A.S.), weep for him and instruct the members of the house to weep for him. He should establish the mourning ceremony in the house by exhibiting lamentations and grief over him; the people should meet one another in their homes and offer condolences and consolation to each other over the calamities which befell him”
Kaamil al‑Ziyaraat pg. 175
14. Ali (as) weeps while grieving on Martyrs of Karbala
Imam Baqir (as) once mentioned about his grandfather Imam Ali (as)
Amirul Mu’mineen (A.S.), along with two of his companions, happened to pass by Karbala’ and as he did so, tears filled his eyes. He said (to them), “This is the resting place of their animals; and this is where their luggage shall be laid down; and it is here that their blood shall be shed. Blessed are you O’ Earth,that the blood of the beloved shall be spilled upon you.”
Bihar al Anwar, vol: 98 pg. 258.
15. Tear, Barrier of Hell
Imam Baqir (as) said,
“He who remembers us, or in whose presence, we are remembered, and (as a result) tears flow from his eyes, even though they may be in the measure of a wing of a mosquito, Allah shall construct for him a house in paradise and make the tears a barrier between him and the fire (of hell).”
Al‑Ghadeer vol. 2, pg. 202
16. Twenty years of Weeping
Sadiq’e Al’e Muhammad Imam Jaffar Sadiq (as) said in one of the seatings,
“As for A’li Ibn al‑Husayn (A.S.), he cried over Husayn (A.S.) for twenty years (after the tragedy of Karbala’); never would any food be placed before him except that he would begin to weep.”
Bihar al Anwar, vol 46, pg. 108
17. The Etiquette of Morning
Imam Jaffer Sadiq (as) said,
When Ibrahim, the son of the Holy Prophet (S) died, tears filled the eyes of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W), whereupon he said, ” The eyes are tearful and the heart is anguished (but) we shall not say anything which shall anger the Lord. Surely we, O’ Ibrahim, are grief ‑stricken for you”
Bihar al‑Anwar vol: 22 , pg. : 157
18. Tearful Eyes
Imam Sadiq’e Al’e Muhammad (as) mentioned that,
“He in whose presence we (and our miseries) are mentioned and, as a result, his eyes pour out tears, Allah shall make his face forbidden upon the fire of hell.”
Bihar al Anwar vol. 44, pg. 185
19. Hussaini Gatherings
Fuzail was one the lover of Ahl’e Bait (as). Once he was sitting with Imam Sadiq (as). Imam (as) asked him Do you sit together, talk and discuss amongst yourselves? Fudhail replied: Yes. The Imam then said: I approve of these sittings. So keep our `issue’ (Imamate) alive. May Allah exhibit mercy on those who revive our issue and mission!
Wasail al‑Shiah , vol. 10, pg. 391
20. Invaluable Tears
Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said (to Masma’, one of those who mourned over Imam Husayn (A.S.))
“May Allah have mercy upon your tears! Do know that you are regarded as being of those who are deeply concerned about us and of those who are happy at our happiness and aggrieved at our sorrow. Do know that you shall witness the presence of my fathers near you at the time of your death.”
Wasail al‑Shia, vol., 10, pg. 397
Conclusion
From the continuation of the last article, we have added ten more hadiths. These hadiths raise our belief and dignity level upon the azadari of Imam Hussain (as). It encourages the momineen to hold processions and visits Karbala to mourn over the oppression which was conducted on Imam Hussain (as) and his companions in Karbala in 61 HJ. (Hadiths Source)
