Document Type : ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER

Authors

• Suzan Fahs (England) ¹
• Dr. Yazan Ali (Syria) ²

¹ Student in Department of Dental Prosthetic Science, Faculty of Dentistry, The Open University, Walton Hall, England (Corresponding Author)

² Lecturer of Modern Theology Department, Faculty of Qaseem, University of Elia, Najaf, Iraq

Abstract

SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Despite the many uprisings in human history, the revolution of Imam Hussein and his companions is a key example of the Islamic revivalism that has retained its distinct characteristics and reformist features throughout the ages. The philosophy of millions marching to Karbala every year is in commemoration of Ashura Day. In addition to reflecting humanity's thirst for freedom and the populations outrage against social injustice, oppression and tyranny, it also represents the spiritual and practical aspects of love and loyalty to the Master of Martyrs who through his pure blood and the sacrifices of his beloved ones, revived the true spirit of Islam.
METHOD AND FINDING: This idea of pilgrims visiting Imam Hussein's sanctified physical shrine has been extensively covered in anthropological and social studies. It has also prompted international observers to closely monitor this series of events which are not present at such a massive scale in other parts of the world. Despite the fact that this visit is regarded as the largest mass gathering on a global magnitude, we find that some are attempting in various ways to oppose these great religious rituals and wipe away the message of this visit in all its dimensions. For example, some secularism has criticised the march to Imam Hussein as they believe it disrupts society and imprisons many people's lives. They also have the notion that civilization and growth are built on a foundation of materialistic means, with morality and spirituality views having no place in this society. Also tend to notice that the International media purposefully seeks to ignore these annual visits and this global event, with them seeking to cover and spotlight every news story in various fields and different regions of the world, no matter how minor it may seem.
CONCLUSION: It is necessary for all of us, in our respective capacities, to spread the message: ‘Who is Hussain?’, to globalise this religious and social event as one of the most important occurrences in the world while also working on the cultural building and reconstruction of modern Islamic civilization as well as to research the various aspects of this great human and peaceful review centred on the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

Keywords

• Arbaeen Pilgrimage
• Spiritual Significance
• Philosophy of Society Evolution
• International Media

Main Subjects

• Ashoura Studies
• Religious Studies
• Social and Economic Issues

Acknowledgment

I thank God Alimighty for giving me the opportunity to  write such an article, and I also thank all the professors and those who helped me in the path of acquiring knowlegdge and culture.