Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Avoid any kind of conflicts in performing Husseini rituals

In his statements in the presence of Muharram missionaries on Monday night, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi, used some narrations and Ziyarat to mention some exclusive characteristics of Imam Hossein, peace be upon him, in relation to instances of sadness and grief expressed by the inhabitants of the earth and heaven prior to, after, and in the course of the martyrdom of the Mater of the Martyrs.

He further emphasized paying more attention to upholding Hosseini rituals and advised the Shiites of the world and especially the Iraqi government to establish the Hosseinian rituals, especially the Arbaeen pilgrimage, in the best way possible.

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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continued his statements in the gathering of Muharram missionaries by citing passages from the Nahiya Moqadase Ziyarah and Kamil al-Ziyarat to mention other examples of exclusive characteristics of Imam Hussein in creation and legalization when inhabitants of the heavens and the earth were grieved over his martyrdom.

He emphasized that hadiths and Ziyarat mention that every Thursday night all elite servants of God visit Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), which is a feature exclusive to him among the Infallibles.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, emphasized regular recitation of Ziyarat Ashura, which is the essence of Islam, with phrases that clearly represent the concepts of Tawali and Tabari. He recommended everyone to recite the Ziyarah of Ashura every day, especially in the months of Muharram and Safar.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi further pointed out the many exceptions in Islamic legislation regarding Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Seeking healing from the soil of the grave (Torbat) is only allowed for Imam Hussein and is recommended, while eating the soil from the tomb of any other Infallible to seek healing is Haram.

Referring to the narrations about the greatness assigned to the land of Karbala, he said that the dignity of the land of Karbala is more than the Kaaba, and God Almighty has attributed the pilgrims of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) to himself on the day of Arafa. He added that Allah favors and blesses the pilgrims of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) first and then the pilgrims of Arafat in Mecca.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasized that any positive or negative move in relation to the cause of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) has profound effects, and gave instructive examples of some of the past Shia scholars and said that sometimes blessings in life are taken away from us not because of our fault but sometimes because of our shortcomings in relation to the Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.

He emphasized that the positive and negative effects of acts in relation to Imam Hussain, and the effects of not helping and neglecting his rituals can be compiled in a large collection, which can be instructive for everyone to read.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi advised all Shiites, especially the youth, to try to make others believe in Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, and Ahlul Bayt, peace be upon them, and to use whatever they can for this purpose.

He emphasized that we should try to leave lasting works during our lifetime to honor Imam Hussein.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi went on to say that we should fill the world with Hussainiyas, especially for women, because there aren’t enough Hussainiyas for women, despite their larger population and being more vivacious.

The Supreme Marja emphasized avoiding quarrels and differences in the establishment of Hosseini rituals and mourning ceremonies within political groups, communities, tribes, or family.