Chehlum/Arbaeen (40th Day of Imam Hussain (a.s.) Martyrdom Anniversary)
Why Arbaeen
20TH Safar is observed as the day of Arba-e’en the 40th day,after martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s.), his friends and relatives in Karbala on the 10th Muharram.
According to Imam Hasan bin Ali Al Askaree (A.S.) today it is highly desirable to:
1) Pray 51 Rak—a’t Namaaz during the 24 hours of the day of Arba—e’en, (17 Rak—a’ts in obligatory, and 34 Rak—a’ts in Naafilah Salaats).
2) Be in Karbala for Ziyaarat of Imam Husayn and other martyrs, if not possible, recite Ziyaarat of the Holy Imam and other martyrs of Karbala.
3) To wear a ring in the right hand.
4) To put the forehead on the earth (preferably on the earth of Karbala) in prostration.
5) To pronounce “Bismillahir-Rah’maanir-Rah’eem” in clear and loud voice while praying the salaats.
6) Imam Jaa’—far bin Muhammad Al Saadiq (A.S.) had advised the faithfuls to recite the following “Ziyaarat” on the day of Arbae’en:
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