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In this important and beneficial reminder, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzāq al-Badr, may Allah preserve him, clarifies the correct Islamic position regarding the killing of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, may Allah be pleased with them both, on the Day of ʿĀshūrāʾ in the year 61 AH. The Shaykh explains that Ahl al-Sunnah firmly believe that al-Ḥusayn was killed unjustly and that he is among the martyrs, and that loving al-Ḥasan, al-Ḥusayn, and the Household of the Prophet ﷺ is an act of worship by which one draws closer to Allah. However, this love must be the balanced love of Islam—neither exaggeration nor neglect. The Shaykh then demonstrates that despite the greatness of this calamity, neither Allah nor His Messenger ﷺ legislated any annual observance connected to the anniversary of al-Ḥusayn’s death. Rather, the legislated guidance concerning ʿĀshūrāʾ is fasting, a Sunnah established by the Prophet ﷺ, practiced by his Companions, and observed even by their children. He warns that many people became distracted from this Prophetic guidance and instead occupied themselves with myths, superstitions, and innovations introduced by misguiding leaders. The Shaykh further exposes the unlawful practices committed by some on this day, including wailing, striking the cheeks, tearing garments, and other actions explicitly condemned by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, as well as even greater matters involving shirk and seeking aid from other than Allah. He concludes by emphasizing that these clarifications are not made out of mockery or gloating over anyone, but out of sincere concern and hope that those involved in such practices will return to the truth, follow the upright guidance, and abandon falsehood for which Allah has sent down no authority. #salafi #ahlussunnah #dhikr #islamiclecture #islamiclectures #islamicreminder #shia
