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MUHARRUM AND SAFAR PROGRAM GUIDE

In the Name of Al lah (SWT), The Benef icent , The Merci fu l

Islamic Education Center, Husaini Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. 1269 Goodrich Avenue Glendale Heights, IL 60139 www.iechusaini.org

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO, INC.

1269 GOODRICH AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-3371 Phone/Voicemail: (630) 469-5533

Web Site: www.iechusaini.org

A’alim and Trustee: Hujjatul Islam Moulana S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) 935-7862, H: (630) 871-6064

Trustees: Syed Amir Abbas (Nayyer) Rizvi Shabbir Lakhani Asghar Ali Khan Ali Naqi Syed Syed Ali Yousuf Ali Asghar Gatalah 630-546-5419 630-660-1980 847-877-2808 630-325-2765 630-400-7272 630-882-8843

Board of Directors:

Ali Asghar Gatalah Syed Ali Hussain Zain Rizvi Syed Tanveer Rizvi Saqib Raza Rizvi Safi Raza Firasat Ali Chairman Communications Youth Facilities Community Outreach Education Technology 630-882-8843 847-946-1427 630-399-0047 847-687-6851 630-677-5812 312-259-7085 630-400-0786 Hyder Zaidi Mohammad Ali Raza Farhan Asghar Vizarat Gowher Syed Abbas Kazmi Moulana M. Javad Saadatmand Tabasum Ali Urdu Programs English Programs General Services Funeral Services Funeral Services Principal, Sunday School Ladies Committee, Chairperson 630-863-1350 630-677-3811 630-379-2156 630-347-3673 949-370-5258 630-901-5050 630-518-8876

CALENDAR OF SALAT TIMES AND EVENTS MUHARRUM 1441H (September 1 to 29, 2019)

Date Islamic Month Day Imsaak Fajr Salaat Sunrise Zohar Sunset Maghrabain Midnight Day's Significance1-Sep-2019 Muharram 1 Sunday 4:42 AM 5:02 AM 6:18 AM 12:54 PM 7:25 PM 7:43 PM 12:09 AM Commencement of Muharrum

2-Sep-2019 Muharram 2 Monday 4:42 AM 5:02 AM 6:19 AM 12:53 PM 7:23 PM 7:41 PM 12:08 AM Imam Hussain's (AS) Qafila arrives in Karbala

3-Sep-2019 Muharram 3 Tuesday 4:43 AM 5:03 AM 6:20 AM 12:53 PM 7:22 PM 7:40 PM 12:08 AM4-Sep-2019 Muharram 4 Wednesday 4:45 AM 5:05 AM 6:21 AM 12:53 PM 7:20 PM 7:38 PM 12:08 AM5-Sep-2019 Muharram 5 Thursday 4:45 AM 5:05 AM 6:22 AM 12:52 PM 7:18 PM 7:36 PM 12:07 AM Ziyarat of Taboot Hazrat Aun-o-Muhammad (AS)

6-Sep-2019 Muharram 6 Friday 4:47 AM 5:07 AM 6:23 AM 12:52 PM 7:16 PM 7:34 PM 12:07 AM Ziyarat of Jhula Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS)

7-Sep-2019 Muharram 7 Saturday 4:48 AM 5:08 AM 6:24 AM 12:52 PM 7:15 PM 7:33 PM 12:07 AM Ziyarat of Taboot Hazrat Qasim (AS)

8-Sep-2019 Muharram 8 Sunday 4:48 AM 5:08 AM 6:25 AM 12:51 PM 7:13 PM 7:31 PM 12:06 AM Ziyarat of Alam-e-Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (AS)

9-Sep-2019 Muharram 9 Monday 4:50 AM 5:10 AM 6:26 AM 12:51 PM 7:11 PM 7:29 PM 12:06 AM Eve of Ashura: Ziyarat of Taboot Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS)

10-Sep-2019 Muharram 10 Tuesday 4:51 AM 5:11 AM 6:27 AM 12:51 PM 7:10 PM 7:28 PM 12:06 AM Ashura: Shahadat Imam Hussain (AS)

11-Sep-2019 Muharram 11 Wednesday 4:51 AM 5:11 AM 6:29 AM 12:50 PM 7:08 PM 7:26 PM 12:05 AM12-Sep-2019 Muharram 12 Thursday 4:53 AM 5:13 AM 6:30 AM 12:50 PM 7:06 PM 7:24 PM 12:05 AM Soyem: Shuhada-e-Karbala

13-Sep-2019 Muharram 13 Friday 4:53 AM 5:13 AM 6:31 AM 12:49 PM 7:04 PM 7:22 PM 12:04 AM14-Sep-2019 Muharram 14 Saturday 4:54 AM 5:14 AM 6:32 AM 12:49 PM 7:03 PM 7:21 PM 12:04 AM15-Sep-2019 Muharram 15 Sunday 4:56 AM 5:16 AM 6:33 AM 12:49 PM 7:01 PM 7:19 PM 12:04 AM16-Sep-2019 Muharram 16 Monday 4:56 AM 5:16 AM 6:34 AM 12:48 PM 6:59 PM 7:17 PM 12:03 AM17-Sep-2019 Muharram 17 Tuesday 4:58 AM 5:18 AM 6:35 AM 12:48 PM 6:57 PM 7:15 PM 12:03 AM18-Sep-2019 Muharram 18 Wednesday 4:59 AM 5:19 AM 6:36 AM 12:48 PM 6:56 PM 7:14 PM 12:03 AM19-Sep-2019 Muharram 19 Thursday 4:59 AM 5:19 AM 6:37 AM 12:47 PM 6:54 PM 7:12 PM 12:02 AM20-Sep-2019 Muharram 20 Friday 5:01 AM 5:21 AM 6:38 AM 12:47 PM 6:52 PM 7:10 PM 12:02 AM21-Sep-2019 Muharram 21 Saturday 5:03 AM 5:23 AM 6:39 AM 12:47 PM 6:50 PM 7:08 PM 12:02 AM Shahadat: Shahzadi Sakina (SA)

22-Sep-2019 Muharram 22 Sunday 5:02 AM 5:22 AM 6:40 AM 12:46 PM 6:49 PM 7:07 PM 12:01 AM23-Sep-2019 Muharram 23 Monday 5:04 AM 5:24 AM 6:41 AM 12:46 PM 6:47 PM 7:05 PM 12:01 AM24-Sep-2019 Muharram 24 Tuesday 5:06 AM 5:26 AM 6:42 AM 12:46 PM 6:45 PM 7:03 PM 12:01 AM25-Sep-2019 Muharram 25 Wednesday 5:06 AM 5:26 AM 6:43 AM 12:45 PM 6:43 PM 7:01 PM 12:00 AM Shahadat: Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (AS)

26-Sep-2019 Muharram 26 Thursday 5:07 AM 5:27 AM 6:44 AM 12:45 PM 6:42 PM 7:00 PM 12:00 AM27-Sep-2019 Muharram 27 Friday 5:09 AM 5:29 AM 6:45 AM 12:45 PM 6:40 PM 6:58 PM 12:00 AM28-Sep-2019 Muharram 28 Saturday 5:09 AM 5:29 AM 6:46 AM 12:44 PM 6:38 PM 6:56 PM 11:59 PM29-Sep-2019 Muharram 29 Sunday 5:11 AM 5:31 AM 6:47 AM 12:44 PM 6:36 PM 6:54 PM 11:59 PM

Imsaak/Fajr Salat Note: The original calculated time for Fajr is between Imsaak and Fajr Salat that are mentioned in separate columns above. As far as Tahajjud Salaat is concerned, it can be offered during the precautionary time between Imsaak and Fajr Salaat. It is highly imperative that you observe the above-mentioned precautionary time for fasting and Fajr Salaat.

Note: The start of each lunar month (Hijri date) is subject to sighting of the moon. IEC will update www.iechusaini.org and email a revised calendar if this occurs.

Qibla = 48.42 E (from N) CHICAGO



Majalis-e-Aza Imam Husain (as)

Ashra-e-Awwal Saturday, August 31 to Thursday, September 12, 2019

(Please refer to date-specific program details on next page)

Ashra-e-Awwal

HUJJATUL ISLAM MOULANA

SYED ASGHAR MEHDI

Residence: Montreal, Quebec, CA

Topic: Qur’an and Wilayat

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in URDU

HUJJATUL ISLAM MOULANA

SHEIKH MOHAMMAD AL-HILLI

Residence: London, England, UK

Topic: The Life of Imam Husain (as)

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in ENGLISH.

Note: Moulana Al-Hilli will address the majlis through Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Sheikh Mohammad Al-Hilli holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of London and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University in the UK. Having studied Hawza (Islamic Seminary education) in both London and Najaf for over 15 years, he also teaches Hawza studies at the Islamic College in London. He is the author of 3 books: 'Arbaeen the Walk', 'Muharram Sermons' and 'Baqi: Past, Present & Future’. Heading the innovative Islamic Education Department at Noor Trust in the UK, he regularly conducts sought-after Quranic commentary programs as well as practical courses on social, historic, moral and jurisprudential areas of relevance to Muslims in the West. He organizes workshops and courses on marriage and parenting, participates in interfaith events globally and takes groups for Ziyarah and Hajj annually.

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi is a well-known Islamic scholar and Khateeb Zakir-e- Ahlul Bayt (as). He has served as an Islamic scholar to the Islamic communities in North America for the past twenty years. Moulana Mehdi is a well-known orator in Urdu and considered to be one of the most prolific speak-ers and advocates on the topic of the “Rights of the Ahlul Bayt (as).” He is also the founder of Imam Zain ul Abideen (as) Educational Society located in India . Moulana Mehdi will be addressing majalis Ashra-e-Awwal at IEC Husaini for the third time.



Day Time Duration Program Description

Fridays 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Salatul Juma

Sundays 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

IEC Husaini School schedule: Muharram/Ashura Break: 9/1 and 9/8

School In-Session: 9/15 to 10/6 Safar/Arbaeen Break: 10/13 and 10/20

School In-Session: 10/27/2019 to 6/14/2020

* Note: Program schedule will have some time variation during Muharrum 1-7 as Salat time will be later than 7:30 PM

Program Schedule Time

*Salatul Maghribain *Respective time

Noha and Matam 9:00 PM

Adjourn 9:15PM

English and Urdu Majlis 8:05 PM

Salaam and Marsiya 7:55 PM

Program start - preparation for Salat 7:30 PM

Ashra-e-Awwal Program Schedule

Weekly Salat and Du’a Programs

Program Notes: English and Urdu majalis programs will occur concurrently starting at 7:30 PM English Majalis Program will be held in IEC Husaini legacy hall Urdu Majalis Program will be held in IEC Husaini new hall Day of Ashura program schedule on next page



TIME PROGRAM NOTES

4:30 AM Majlis Azan-e-Hazrat Ali Akbar (as) URDU Majlis Address: Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi

5:11 AM Salatul Fajr Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi

8:00 AM A’amal Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi

9:00 AM Procession travel start

12:51 PM Salatul Zoharain Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi

2:15 PM Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Husain (as)

Starts Salaam and Marsiya

2:30 PM Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Husain (as) ENGLISH

Majlis Address: H.I. Moulana Sheikh Mohammad Al-Hilli

3:50 PM Matam

4:35 PM Faqashikani

5:45 PM Ladies Majlis Majlis Address: Zakira Sr. Kazma Zaidi

7:28 PM Salatul Maghribain

8:00 PM Majlis Shaam-e-Gharibaan URDU Majlis Address: Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi

3:20 PM Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Husain (as) URDU

Majlis Address: Led by H.I. Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi Ziyarat of Alam & Taboot of Imam Husain (as)

3:00 PM Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Husain (as) Salaam and Marsiya

Day of Ashura Program Schedule - September 10, 2019



NOTE: After Ashra-e-Awwal the program schedule listed above will be followed Insha’Allah.

Ayyam-e-Aza, Majalis Imam Husain (as) Muharrum and Safar 1441H

Muharrum Majalis Programs

Nightly Majlis Program Schedule Time

▪ Salatul Maghribain 7:30PM ▪ Majlis (Addressed by visiting Islamic Scholar) 8:00PM ▪ Tabarruk and Adjourn 9:30PM

About the Islamic Scholar: Professor Syed Muntazir Abbas Naqvi is a renowned Islamic scholar and an em-powering and influential individual with over forty years of servitude towards the Ahlulbayt (AS). He is a profes-sor whose teachings have inspired thousands of brilliant minds across the globe. His knowledge has also con-tained a strong command in the vast and diverse field of history. He is the author of several recognized books (notably a book he has written about the glory of the Holy Qur’an, Hifaazat e Qur’an).

About the Islamic Scholar: Zakir e Ahlul Bayt(as) Janab Syed Bilal Rizvi has now been lecturing for eight years both across the United States and internationally. He has lectured on a number of issues ranging from con-temporary challenges, history, social issues, and Islamic belief/ theology. He began his religious training in Ameri-ca, and then had the privilege to study in the Islamic Seminary in Najaf. He is continuing his studies under the guidance of his teachers from Najaf and has studied under a world renowned academic as well. His interests in-clude Arabic Literature, Islamic Philosophy, and Islamic Spirituality. He plans on pursuing his doctorate as well in the near future in Islamic studies.

ZAKIR E AHLUL BAYT(AS) JANAB SYED BILAL RIZVI Residence: Dallas, TX

Majalis Dates: Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in English

PROFESSOR SYED MUNTAZIR ABBAS NAQVI Residence: Islamabad, Pakistan

Majalis Dates: Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in Urdu

Date of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Shahzadi Sakina (sa) - Friday, September 20, 2019



Ziyarat of Taboot

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi is an International Speaker and Teacher. Sayed uses his background in Ethics, Theology and Spirituality as a tool in breaking social barriers, creating awareness and healing communities. Sayed spends much of his time working with Inter-faith groups, Educational Institu-tions and Charity Organizations. He has also written on the need for dialogue and the concept of religion in Christianity and Islam. Having taught subjects such as Islamic Theology, Principles of Jurisprudence, Islamic His-tory and Comparative Mysticism, Sayed continues to research and lecture at various Universities.

H.I. MOULANA SAYED ALI ABBAS RAZAWI Residence: London, England, United Kingdom

Majalis Dates: Tuesday, September 24 to Saturday, September 28, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in English Date of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (as) - Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Shab e Gham - Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9:00 PM Start Time

Muharrum Majalis Programs

LADIES - Majlis-e-Shahadat Janab-e-Sakina (sa) Friday, September 20, 2019 at 5:30PM

Addressed by Zakira Sr. Syeda Asma Abidi

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO, INC.

1269 GOODRICH AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-3371 Phone/Voicemail: (630) 469-5533

Web Site: www.iechusaini.org

A’alim and Trustee: Hujjatul Islam Moulana S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) 935-7862, H: (630) 871-6064

Trustees: Syed Amir Abbas (Nayyer) Rizvi Shabbir Lakhani Asghar Ali Khan Ali Naqi Syed Syed Ali Yousuf Ali Asghar Gatalah 630-546-5419 630-660-1980 847-877-2808 630-325-2765 630-400-7272 630-882-8843

Board of Directors:

Ali Asghar Gatalah Syed Ali Hussain Zain Rizvi Syed Tanveer Rizvi Saqib Raza Rizvi Safi Raza Firasat Ali Chairman Communications Youth Facilities Community Outreach Education Technology 630-882-8843 847-946-1427 630-399-0047 847-687-6851 630-677-5812 312-259-7085 630-400-0786 Hyder Zaidi Mohammad Ali Raza Farhan Asghar Vizarat Gowher Syed Abbas Kazmi Moulana M. Javad Saadatmand Tabasum Ali Urdu Programs English Programs General Services Funeral Services Funeral Services Principal, Sunday School Ladies Committee, Chairperson 630-863-1350 630-677-3811 630-379-2156 630-347-3673 949-370-5258 630-901-5050 630-518-8876

CALENDAR OF SALAT TIMES AND EVENTS SAFAR 1441H (October 1 to 29, 2019)

Date Islamic Month Day Imsaak Fajr Salaat Sunrise Zohar Sunset Maghrabain Midnight Day's Significance1-Oct-2019 Safar 1 Tuesday 5:12 AM 5:32 AM 6:49 AM 12:43 PM 6:33 PM 6:51 PM 11:58 PM Ahl-e-Haram (AS) entered Yazid's (LA) darbar2-Oct-2019 Safar 2 Wednesday 5:14 AM 5:34 AM 6:51 AM 12:43 PM 6:31 PM 6:49 PM 11:58 PM3-Oct-2019 Safar 3 Thursday 5:15 AM 5:35 AM 6:52 AM 12:43 PM 6:30 PM 6:48 PM 11:58 PM4-Oct-2019 Safar 4 Friday 5:15 AM 5:35 AM 6:53 AM 12:42 PM 6:28 PM 6:46 PM 11:57 PM5-Oct-2019 Safar 5 Saturday 5:17 AM 5:37 AM 6:54 AM 12:42 PM 6:26 PM 6:44 PM 11:57 PM6-Oct-2019 Safar 6 Sunday 5:18 AM 5:38 AM 6:55 AM 12:42 PM 6:25 PM 6:43 PM 11:57 PM Viladat: Imam Moosa Kazim (AS)7-Oct-2019 Safar 7 Monday 5:18 AM 5:38 AM 6:56 AM 12:41 PM 6:23 PM 6:41 PM 11:56 PM8-Oct-2019 Safar 8 Tuesday 5:20 AM 5:40 AM 6:57 AM 12:41 PM 6:21 PM 6:39 PM 11:56 PM9-Oct-2019 Safar 9 Wednesday 5:21 AM 5:41 AM 6:58 AM 12:41 PM 6:20 PM 6:38 PM 11:56 PM10-Oct-2019 Safar 10 Thursday 5:23 AM 5:43 AM 6:59 AM 12:41 PM 6:18 PM 6:36 PM 11:56 PM11-Oct-2019 Safar 11 Friday 5:23 AM 5:43 AM 7:00 AM 12:40 PM 6:16 PM 6:34 PM 11:55 PM12-Oct-2019 Safar 12 Saturday 5:24 AM 5:44 AM 7:02 AM 12:40 PM 6:15 PM 6:33 PM 11:55 PM13-Oct-2019 Safar 13 Sunday 5:26 AM 5:46 AM 7:03 AM 12:40 PM 6:13 PM 6:31 PM 11:55 PM14-Oct-2019 Safar 14 Monday 5:28 AM 5:48 AM 7:04 AM 12:40 PM 6:11 PM 6:29 PM 11:55 PM15-Oct-2019 Safar 15 Tuesday 5:27 AM 5:47 AM 7:05 AM 12:39 PM 6:10 PM 6:28 PM 11:54 PM16-Oct-2019 Safar 16 Wednesday 5:29 AM 5:49 AM 7:06 AM 12:39 PM 6:08 PM 6:26 PM 11:54 PM17-Oct-2019 Safar 17 Thursday 5:30 AM 5:50 AM 7:07 AM 12:39 PM 6:07 PM 6:25 PM 11:54 PM Shahadat Imam Ali Raza (AS)18-Oct-2019 Safar 18 Friday 5:32 AM 5:52 AM 7:08 AM 12:39 PM 6:05 PM 6:23 PM 11:54 PM19-Oct-2019 Safar 19 Saturday 5:33 AM 5:53 AM 7:10 AM 12:39 PM 6:04 PM 6:22 PM 11:54 PM20-Oct-2019 Safar 20 Sunday 5:33 AM 5:53 AM 7:11 AM 12:38 PM 6:02 PM 6:20 PM 11:53 PM Arbayeen: Shuhada-e-Karbala21-Oct-2019 Safar 21 Monday 5:34 AM 5:54 AM 7:12 AM 12:38 PM 6:01 PM 6:19 PM 11:53 PM22-Oct-2019 Safar 22 Tuesday 5:36 AM 5:56 AM 7:13 AM 12:38 PM 5:59 PM 6:17 PM 11:53 PM23-Oct-2019 Safar 23 Wednesday 5:37 AM 5:57 AM 7:14 AM 12:38 PM 5:58 PM 6:16 PM 11:53 PM24-Oct-2019 Safar 24 Thursday 5:39 AM 5:59 AM 7:15 AM 12:38 PM 5:56 PM 6:14 PM 11:53 PM25-Oct-2019 Safar 25 Friday 5:40 AM 6:00 AM 7:17 AM 12:38 PM 5:55 PM 6:13 PM 11:53 PM Shahadat Janab-e-Zainab (SA)26-Oct-2019 Safar 26 Saturday 5:41 AM 6:01 AM 7:18 AM 12:38 PM 5:54 PM 6:12 PM 11:53 PM

27-Oct-2019 Safar 27 Sunday 5:43 AM 6:03 AM 7:19 AM 12:38 PM 5:52 PM 6:10 PM 11:53 PM

28-Oct-2019 Safar 28 Monday 5:44 AM 6:04 AM 7:20 AM 12:38 PM 5:51 PM 6:09 PM 11:53 PMWafat Prophet Mohammad Mustafa (SAWW) and Shahadat Imam Hasan Mujtaba (AS)

29-Oct-2019 Safar 29 Tuesday 5:44 AM 6:04 AM 7:21 AM 12:37 PM 5:49 PM 6:07 PM 11:52 PM

Imsaak/Fajr Salat Note: The original calculated time for Fajr is between Imsaak and Fajr Salat that are mentioned in separate columns above. As far as Tahajjud Salaat is concerned, it can be offered during the precautionary time between Imsaak and Fajr Salaat. It is highly imperative that you observe the above-mentioned precautionary time for fasting and Fajr Salaat.

Note: The start of each lunar month (Hijri date) is subject to sighting of the moon. IEC will update www.iechusaini.org and email a revised calendar if this occurs.

Qibla = 48.42 E (from N) CHICAGO



H.I. MOULANA SYED QASID ABBAS AL-HUSAINI Residence: Najaf, Iraq

Majalis Dates: Wednesday, October 16 to Sunday, October 20, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in Urdu Dates of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Ali Reza( as) - Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Arba’een - Sunday, October 20, 2019

ZAKIR E AHLUL BAYT(AS) JANAB HUSSAIN AL-NASHED Residence: Orlando, FL

Majalis Dates: Thursday, October 10 to Sunday, October 13, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in English

About the Islamic Scholar: Zakir e Ahlul Bayt(as) Janab Hussain Al-Nasheed is a dynamic speaker from Or-lando, Florida and has been invited to speak at major universities in the United Kingdom and throughout Eu-rope. Additionally, he has spoken at several South American colleges and academic institutions. Brother Al-Nashed’s primary focus is on contemporary issues facing Muslims in the West, drawing on examples from the fourteen Infallibles and on how we can coexist with others in peace and harmony. He is actively in-volved in charity work including propagation of Islam in South Africa and visiting poor and disenfranchised re-gions in America, as he strongly believes this is where Social Islam is needed most. In addition to his other work, Brother Al-Nashed regularly hosts a number of drug and alcohol counseling workshops, and has a focus on Is-lamic family values.

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Syed Qasid Abbas Al-Husaini belongs to a well known family of ulama of Zangipur (India). He has been pursuing his education at Najaf al Ashraf Seminary in a special school of Ayatulla Syed Ali Seestani. He has been reciting Majalis enlightening on teachings of Ahlul Bayt (a.s) across many countries, and especially in North America for the last several years. His multi-lingual skills and ability to make the youth aware of present day challenges and remedies to overcome them has attracted youth not just from Jafari (a.s) school of thought but from different communities as well.

Safar Majalis Programs

H.I. MOULANA MEHDI HUSAIN WAIZ Residence: Jalalpur, U.P., India

Majalis Dates: Thursday, October 3 to Sunday, October 6, 2019




TIME PROGRAM NOTES

12:30 PM Ziyarat-e-Arba’een

12:39 PM Salatul Zoharain

1:15 PM Majlis Arba’een - Urdu Addressed by H.I. Moulana Syed Qasid Abbas Al-Husaini

2:45 pm Tabarruk

4:30 pm Ladies Majlis Ladies Hall

7:30 pm Salatul Maghribain

8:00 pm Majlis-e-Aza - English Addressed by H.I. Moulana Sheikh Hasnain Aleem Mir

Majlis-e-Aza - Urdu Addressed by H.I. Moulana Syed Qasid Abbas Al-Husaini

Day of Arba’een Program Schedule

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Sheikh Hasnain Aleem Mir Born and raised in the UK where Shaykh com-pleted his secondary and higher education, and then graduated with a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy from the UK and became a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, before embarking upon his profes-sional career as a Pharmacist. Thereafter, Shaykh embarked upon his formal Islamic studies at the Hawza in Sayeda Zainab, Damascus, Syria, where he covered numerous subjects. Since returning to the UK, Shaykh has taken up all the practical duties and ceremonies of an Islamic Scholar from fulfilling the first birth rights through to the final burial obligations and everything in between. Alongside this, Shaykh has completed his second Master’s Degree in Islamic Education with the University of Winchester and is now intending to embark upon his PhD in Islamic studies. Shaykh also continues to practice as a UK registered pharmacist alongside being a life coach and counselor. Shaykh has guided Hajj and Ziyarat groups and led youth and senior spiritual camps and retreats across the globe. Shaykh has been lecturing extensively in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East and North America. Shaykh's areas of In-terest include Self-knowledge/Awareness, Islam and Science, Inter/Intra-faith co-operation, Youth and social is-sues, Islam in the western world, Theoretical spirituality vs. Practical religiosity.

H.I. MOULANA SHEIKH HASNAIN ALEEM MIR Residence: London, England, U.K.

Majalis Dates: Wednesday, October 16 to Sunday, October 20, 2019

Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in English Dates of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Ali Reza ( as) - Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Arba’een - Sunday, October 20, 2019



Safar Majalis Programs

H.I. MOULANA SAIYED MEHBOOB MEHDI ABIDI AL-NAJAFI Residence: Chicago, IL

Majlis Dates: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Program Note: Majalis will be addressed in Urdu

Dates of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Hasan Askari (as) - Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ziyarat of Taboot

LADIES - Majlis-e-Shahadat Janab-e-Zainab (sa) Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 5:00PM Addressed by Zakira Sr. Kazima Zaidi

ZAKIR E AHLUL BAYT (AS) JANAB ABID BILGIRAMI Residence: Hyderabad, India

Majalis Dates: Wednesday, October 23 to Monday, October 28, 2019


Dates of Significance: Majlis-e-Shahadat Janab e Zainab (sa) - Thursday, October 24, 2019

Majlis-e-Wafat Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (saww) - Sunday, October 27, 2019

Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Hasan Mujtaba (as) - Monday, October 28, 2019

About the Islamic Scholar: Zakir e Ahlul Bayt (as) Janab Abid Bilgirami holds a prominent and distin-guished position in being a Zakir-e-Ahlul Bayt (as), his determined projection of spreading the message of Is-lam have influenced the old and the young around the globe. From being fluent in languages including Eng-lish, Urdu, Telugu, Hindi, and Arabic, and reciting in major areas such as the U.A.E, Canada, the USA, Paki-stan, and London, Maulana Abid Bilgrami’s powerful delivery caters to all generations with his enlightening messages, his strengthening words of encouragement, and his love for the knowledge of the Ahlulbayt (AS). He is also the author of ‘The Last Mohammed’; a book written on the life of Imam Zamana (ajtfs).

About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi is the son of as-Syed ‘Abul Hashim ‘Abidi. Maulana Saiyed Mehbood Mehdi ‘Abidi had his early education in Najaf at Madrasa as-Sadiq under the tutelage of Ayatullah Shaykh Munir at-Turaihi, Shaykh Ibrahim Gharavi and Ayatullah Syed Kazim ash-Shubbar. He went to Madrasa Nazimia, Lucknow, India, to pursue his studies under the tutelage of Mou-lana Syed Muhammad Ayyub Naqavi, Moulana Syed Muhammad Shakir Naqvi, Maulana Muhammad Ghaffir Jawrasi and Shaykh Muhammad Husain Najafi. Later, he went to Qom, Iran, to attend Darz Kharij under the tutelage of Ayatullah Shaykh Baqir al-Irawani. Hujjat ul-Islam wal Muslimeen as-Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi ‘Abidi al-Najafi was crowned ‘Amamah by Ayatullah Syed Shahabuddin Marashi al-Najafi in Qom, Iran. Moulana Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi Abidi al-Najafi for the past twenty-three years has worked tirelessly at Islam-ic Education Center of Husaini Association of Greater Chicago to improve Shi’a community making it one of the most advanced and premiere Shi’a Muslim communities in America.



If you would like to sponsor Tabarruk, please contact Tahira Kazmi (630-890-2266) for Tabarruk scheduling. Please take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to earn abundant sawaab by contributing towards Majlis-e-Aza. Jazakum'Allah Khair. For Ladies Majlis facility reservations please contact Shaheen Khan at 847-578-8283.

The Prophet Muhammad, peace with him and his Pure Family, have said, that, "Allah had made a covenant that He will create a nation who will mourn Husain till the Day of Judgement." Brothers and Sisters, we are that promised nation. We need to uphold highest norms of virtues, Islamic ethics, piety, steadfastness, unity and mutual respect. This is what we learn from the Majalis of Imam Husain (as) and offer our tears as a condolence to Mistress of the Uni-verse, Hazrat Bibi Fatima Zahra (sa) We certainly hope this “Ayyam-e-Aza Imam Husain (as) - Program Guide” is a helpful information resource. Please keep this guide as a reference. Insha’Allah we will see you at majalis-e-aza throughout Muharrum and Safar 1441H.

“Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala.”

Ziyarat Schedule

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Day Hijri Ziyarat

Muharrum 1441H

5 - Sep Thu Muh 5 Taboot Hazrat Aun-o-Muhammad (as)

6 - Sep Fri Muh 6 Jhula Hazrat Ali Asghar (as)

7 - Sep Sat Muh 7 Taboot Hazrat Qasim (as)

8 - Sep Sun Muh 8 Alam Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (as)

9 - Sep Mon Muh 9 Taboot Hazrat Ali Akbar (as)

10 - Sep Tue Muh 10 Taboot Imam Hussain (as)

20 - Sep Fri Muh 20 Taboot Janab-e-Sakina (sa) (Ladies Hall Only)

24 - Sep Thu Muh 24 Taboot Imam Zainul Abideen (as)

Safar 1441H

16 - Oct Tue Saf 16 Taboot Imam Ali Reza (as)

19 - Oct Fri Saf 19 Taboot Imam Husain (as), Alam Hazrat Abbas (as), Amari Bibi Zainab (sa) and Jhula Hazrat Ali Asghar (as)

24 - Oct Wed Saf 24 Taboot Janab-e-Zainab (sa) (Ladies Hall Only)

27 - Oct Sat Saf 27 Taboot Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (saw)

28 - Oct Sun Saf 28 Taboot Imam Hasan Mujtaba (as)



Islamic Education Center, Husaini Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. 1269 Goodrich Avenue Glendale Heights, IL 60139 www.iechusaini.org

Operations Notes: Security and Evacuation Plan and Vehicle Parking Rules and Etiquette

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S E C U R I T Y:S E C U R I T Y:

We are living in a different time ‐ be vigilant and aware of your surroundings Keep your kids near you. In case of emergency, the last thing you want to do is go searching for your kids Report any suspicious activity Please stay indoors (in the building) as much as you can during your time at IEC Please follow “Evacuation Plan” (1 & 2) below in case of emergency evacuation In case of Medical Emergency, please follow “Evacuation Plan” (3 & 4)

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P A R K I N G:P A R K I N G:

IEC Community members are encouraged to car‐pool where possible to IEC for daily Majalis program Please cooperate & follow instructions from Parking Committee Members. These are IEC Management designate

members Parking violations will be ticketed by Glendale Heights Police and vehicle towed at owner’s expense Additional Parking space available (subject to availability) Beside Brunswick (Off of North Av & Glen Ellyn Rd.) &

Merlin, till 11:00PM. Cars left after 11:00PM will be towed by Towing company of the Business at CAR OWNERS expense. IEC is not responsible in any manner.

Shuttle Service available between 8:00PM & 11:00PM ONLY Parking is on “First Come First Serve” basis. We will help you with parking Parking HOTLINE: Report any incident or call for assistance – 630.935.3016

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