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In the month of Muharram, the sacred time begins,
A time of reflection, where solemn silence wins.
The first month of the lunar year, revered by all,
A period of mourning, where deep sorrows call.
Hussain, the noble, grandson of the Prophet dear,
Stood against tyranny, his message clear.
In the land of Karbala, under the scorching sun,
A tale of sacrifice, a battle hard won.
The waters of Euphrates, denied to Hussain's kin,
Yet their spirits unbroken, their faith deep within.
On the tenth of Muharram, Ashura’s fateful day,
A tragedy unfolded, in a heart-wrenching display.
Seventy-two stood firm, against thousands strong,
Defending truth and justice, against blatant wrong.
Al-Abbas, the valiant, with courage did stride,
Fetching water for children, with a lion's pride.
Zainab, the sister, her strength profound,
Witnessed the horror, with dignity unbound.
Ali Asghar, the infant, in his father's arms did lay,
A symbol of innocence, in the brutal fray.
The martyrdom of Hussain, a beacon so bright,
Illuminates the darkness, with an eternal light.
A lesson of resilience, of standing tall,
For justice and righteousness, heed his call.
Muharram is more than sorrow, it’s a pledge anew,
To uphold truth and justice, in all that we do.
In every heart that beats, in every tear that falls,
Hussein's legacy lives on, as every believer recalls.
From the plains of Karbala, to the hearts far and wide,
The story of Muharram, fills us with pride.
A month of reflection, of tears, and of grace,
A time to remember, the sacrifice and embrace.
In the shadowed whispers of Muharram’s moon,
A sacred month begins, somber as a tune.
A time to mourn, reflect, and deeply pray,
Ten hallowed events mark this revered stay.
1. The New Year Dawns,
The Islamic calendar’s start,
A fresh beginning, yet with a heavy heart.
A time to seek forgiveness, to realign,
Under the crescent's gentle, sacred sign.
2. The Prophet’s (pbuh)Flight,
From Makkah to Madina’s welcoming light,
Hijra marked by faith and divine foresight,
A journey of hope, against the night.
3. The Martyrdom of Hussain,
Karbala’s plains where bravery reigned,
The grandson of the Prophet, pure and unstained,
His sacrifice, a legacy forever maintained.
4. The Stand of Abbas,
Hussain's loyal brother, steadfast as brass,
Fetching water for the thirsty, his final task,
A symbol of devotion, in adversity’s grasp.
5. The Struggle of Zainab,
In chains, she rose, a voice of truth and flame,
Defying tyrants, her spirit untamed,
Her courage a beacon, her memory acclaimed.
6. The Arrival in Karbala,
The fated land where tragedy unfurled,
A place of sorrow, where heroes whirled,
In a dance of faith, their banners unfurled.
7. The Fast of Ashura,
Fasting for Moses and Husayn’s cause,
A day of atonement, reflection, pause,
Remembering salvation, despite the loss.
8. The Battle of Siffin,
A test of faith where Ali's forces spanned,
A struggle for justice in a divided land,
Echoes of truth where the righteous stand.
9. The Lessons of Martyrdom,
Teaching courage, sacrifice, and love,
Values etched in the heavens above,
Guiding the faithful like a mourning dove.
10. The Legacy Lives On,
In hearts and rituals, a sacred song,
Muharram’s tears make the spirit strong,
Through the ages, where the faithful throng.
In every tear shed, in every prayer,
Muharram’s lessons linger in the air.
A month of sorrow, yet hope prevails,
A tapestry of faith, where love entails.
On the Tenth of Muharram, a day of profound,
Where history echoes with a sacred sound.
Ten hallowed events, each tale a part,
Woven in the fabric of every believer’s heart.
1. The Rescue of Moses,
Through parted seas, salvation’s hand,
From Pharaoh’s wrath, to freedom’s land,
A miracle etched in the desert sand.
2. Noah’s Ark Rested,
On Mount Judi, the storm’s end,
A covenant renewed, a message to send,
Divine mercy, on which we depend.
3. The Birth of Adam,
Our father, in Eden, breathed his first,
From clay to life, in a garden’s burst,
The start of mankind’s diverse and vast thirst.
4. Jonah's Deliverance,
From the whale’s dark, oppressive womb,
A prophet reborn, escaping doom,
Guided by faith, to light from gloom.
5. The Birth of Ibrahim,
Father of Prophets, in Ur’s ancient town,
His monotheism, a profound renown,
A legacy of faith, like a king’s crown.
6. Joseph Released,
From Egypt’s prison, to Pharaoh’s grace, Interpreting dreams, saving a place,
His journey of trials, a blessed embrace.
7. Job's Healing,
From suffering’s grip, to health anew,
His patience a virtue, steadfast and true,
God’s mercy bestowed, his faith in view.
8. Solomon’s Wisdom,
Given to him on this sacred day,
Judgment and justice, his wisdom’s sway,
A kingdom of peace, where righteousness lay.
9. The Birth of Jesus,
In Bethlehem, a star’s guiding light,
A prophet born on this sacred night,
His teachings of love, a beacon bright.
10. The Martyrdom of Hussain,
In Karbala, his sacrifice profound,
Against tyranny, he took his stand,
A timeless legacy, revered and renowned.
These ten events, on the Tenth’s sacred frame, Each a testament to faith’s enduring flame.
A day of remembrance, of sorrow and grace,
In every believer’s heart, they find their place.
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