Azadar e Hussain

Azadar-e-Hussain Description Azadar-e-Hussain refers to those who mourn Imam Hussain (A.S.), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and remember his supreme sacrifice at Karbala. Azadari is not only grief, but a declaration of loyalty to truth, justice, and resistance against oppression. Through majalis, matam, marsiya, noha, and processions, Azadar-e-Hussain keep alive the message of Karbalastanding firm against ظلم (injustice), protecting دین (faith), and following the path of patience, courage, and sacrifice shown by Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his companions. Here is a clear and respectful complete account of the Shahadat (martyrdom) of Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.): --- Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.) Complete Detail Full Name Imam Musa ibn Jafar al-Kazim (A.S.) Bab-ul-Hawaij the door through which prayers are answered Father Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (A.S.) Mother Bibi Hamida Khatun (R.A.) Birth 7th Safar, 128 AH Abwa (between Makkah and Madinah) Imamat Became the 7th Imam after the martyrdom of his father in 148 AH Imamat period: 35 years --- Political Situation During Imam Musa al-Kazims time, the Abbasid Caliphs feared the influence of the Ahl-e-Bait (A.S.), especially: Harun al-Rashid (most oppressive toward Imam) Abbasids saw Imams popularity as a threat to their rule --- Imprisonment Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.) spent many years in prison Shifted between different jails in Basra and Baghdad Despite chains and isolation, Imam: Constantly prayed Fasted Taught patience and faith Jailers themselves were often influenced by his piety and character --- Shahadat (Martyrdom) Date: 25th Rajab, 183 AH Place: Baghdad prison Method: Poisoned on orders of Harun al-Rashid After poisoning: Imam suffered severe pain Continued remembering Allah until his final breath His body was placed on a bridge publicly to falsely claim he died naturally --- Burial Kadhimain, Baghdad (Iraq) Shrine shared with his grandson: Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (Imam Jawad A.S.) --- Character & Teachings Famous for extreme patience, forgiveness, and self-control Helped the poor secretly at night Never responded to abuse with anger Symbol of sabr (patience) under oppression --- Famous Saying The best worship after knowledge is patience. --- Importance of His Shahadat Reminds Muslims of: ظلم (oppression) of unjust rulers Power of patience and faith Sacrifice of Ahl-e-Bait (A.S.) for Islam