
17 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, Shi‘ah Muslims celebrate the birthday of Muhammad and the Shī‘ah Imām, Ja‘far al-Sādiq.12 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, traditional Sunni's observe Mawlid in commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.08 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Twelver Imām, Hasan al-‘Askarī ( see: Chup Tazia).06 Rabī‘ al-Awwal 1404 AH, death of Hazrat Khwaja Allah Bakhsh Abbasi Naqshbandi.Masjid al-Quba, the first mosque, was built in this month. The estimated start and end dates for Rabī‘ al-Awwal are as follows (based on the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia ): Since the Islamic lunar calendar year is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, Rabī‘ al-Awwal migrates throughout the seasons. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. In some areas Muslims also exchange gifts as well. On these occasions sweets and drinks are also distributed widely from home to home, and to the general public as well. In many countries a procession is also conducted on 12th or 17th of Rabiul Awal night and day. Muslims generally put coloured lights on roads streets and their homes and put green flags as well to celebrate. In some areas celebrations begin as early as the first of the month and can continue till the end of the month. We're the true Islam.The celebration of the Mawlid is done differently depending on the country.

That's how much Islam appreciates the life of a human being. The Quran says, whoever kills one soul it's as if he's killed the entire humanity. "The message of Islam is to spread peace, but some like ISIS and all these terrorists have their own agendas," Berro said. With ISIS in the news often, Berro and others said they hoped to send a message that Islam is about peace. In a statement, organizers for Sunday's procession said it was "done in the footsteps of Hussain, to publicly express their opposition to oppression in all its forms, regardless of who the perpetrator is.to demand justice and an end to all oppression. A similar procession in Dearborn by Shias that's scheduled to be held in about 40 days, on a day they call Arbaeen, to commemorate the end of the mourning period has taken place annually in Dearborn since 2004. Sunday's event was the 4th annual one organized by the Ashura Project, a Dearborn-based group that promotes the holy day. "We stand against any tyrants in the whole world."

Kassem Elhawli, 50, of Dearborn, said "we learned lessons from" Imam Hussain. a lot of slavery going on, a lot of injustice." Imam Hussain "was living in a time when oppression was ruling. "It's important to remember the message," Makki said. Mohammed Makki, 23, of Dearborn Heights, who carried a big flag that read "Oh, Hussain" in Arabic, said the gathering is "a stand against oppression."
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Various signs at the rally read: "Muslims Stand Against ISIS," "Muslims Against Terror," and "Live Free or Die with Dignity!!." Other signs criticized racism and police abuse, with one large banner reading "In Solidarity With the Victims of Police Brutality." And some signs called for the release of Shia leaders held captive in countries and criticized Israel and Saudi Arabia for what they consider oppression. Many waved large flags that fluttered, carrying tributes and depictions of Imam Hussain and the battles he led.

Some gathered in circles to rhythmically sway their arms and tap their chests while chanting religious tributes called latmiya. He's for humanity."Įscorted by Dearborn police, thousands marched from Fordson High School along the sidewalk to nearby Ford Woods Park. "He stood up for justice, he stood up against oppression, he stood up for the weak ones, to refuse tyranny and to spread peace and justice." "We're here to remember Imam Hussain and for Ashura, to remember his mission," said Hussein Berro, 33, of Dearborn, carrying a banner with Imam Hussain's image. ISIS and other extremist groups were strongly condemned at Sunday's rally. Participants and speakers at the rally said the message resonates today in battles against modern-day tyrants and terrorists. During the first 10 days of a 40-day mourning period taking place now, many Shias gather to remember the battles of Imam Hussain, who was killed on Ashura while fighting forces with the Islamic ruler Yazid in the 7th Century in what is now the country of Iraq. The scene inside Ford Woods Park was part of a procession and gathering for Shia Muslims during a holy season known as Ashura, which refers to the 10th day of the first month of the Islamic calendar. Pumping their clenched fists, the crowd in a Dearborn park chanted Sunday in support of the grandson of Islam's prophet, Imam Hussain: "Labayka ya Hussain," they declared in Arabic, which means "We're with you, oh Hussain." The tenth day of Muharram is known as Ashura. 2 It is held to be the second holiest month after Ramadan. 1 It is one of the four sacred months of the year when warfare is forbidden. View Gallery: Shias march in Dearborn for faith and justice Dhu al-Qadah Dhu al-Hijjah v t e Muarram ( Arabic: ) (fully known as Muharram ul Haram) is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
