Translator’s Foreword

Introduction

The Days of Mourning

The Status of Martyrs in the Quran

The Arguments Raised Against Mourning

The Mourning of Prophets in the Quran

Crying in the Quran

‘ Patience’ in the Quran

Rubbing of Garments / Earth as a Healer in the Quran

Kissing Objects / Places Associated with Revered Persons

Respecting ‘Associated’ Objects / Places

Prostration

Images and replicas of Resemblance

Conclusion

This booklet answers why we will not allow the suppression of the
commemoration of Hussain’s martyrdom, for Hussain (pbuh) was the epitome
of love and devotion to Allah.


The Quran And Mourning for Hussain

Conclusion
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In the light of the Quran, neither is crying and mourning an innovation,
nor is the respect given to places and objects associated with our
revered personalities an innovation. Further, kissing these symbols or
prostrating out of respect is not idolatrous or innovative. In fact I
would say that to raise a hue and cry about this is itself an
innovation. As the deceased Waqif Muradabadi wrote:

*Those who cry Idolatry and Innovation,*

*Those who render the remembrance of Hussain as disbelief,*

*If they do not prevent us thus then so much will be laid open,*

*They are very sensible, the household of Umayya!*


