Salamun Alaikum to all Shia Ithna'Asheri brothers and sisters around the world.
The land of Karbala and the tragedy that took place on it is central to our existence. Imam Hussain (AS) is a pillar of our Imaan and it is without a doubt that our religion exists thanks to His teachings and sacrifices.
It is on this note that we would like to express our utmost disgust at the despicable comments made by the so-called Sheikh Arif Abdul Hussain in regards to our esteemed Arbaeen walk undertaken by millions each year.
Labeling this gathering as a Carnival in his lectures and undermining this revolutionary procession is undoubtedly an act of Jahaalat and immorality. One cannot imagine what the consequences would be if an individual of such appalling insight would be allowed to participate in our programs and institutions.
Furthermore, this vile individual has the audacity to issue a nonchalant apology in which he claims that people have misunderstood him. He asserts that the walk from Najaf to Karbala is spiraling out of control and has to be managed, as it is a form of innovation. He also in his apology states that the walk from Najaf to Karbala is indulged in luxury as people have food, comfort and a pleasant social environment around them.
His logic is baseless as he explains the emotions of a Zawaar through his own perception rather than asking a Zawaar what he/she felt whilst undertaking this spiritual journey of salvation.
This immediately raises the question, who is HE to Control this pure procession and what right does he have to comment on the emotions of the lovers of Aba Abdillah (AS)? To our best of understanding, he is a self-propagated pseudo-marjah that has long had his Khums Ijaaza cancelled by his eminence Ayatollah Sistani.
Despite this individuals inexcusable actions, it is beyond our comprehension how various Jamaats around the world that operate under the World Federation umbrella are still supporting and providing a platform for such a characterless and misguided person.
We are therefore putting forward this petition to raise awareness against this repulsive individual and call upon the World Federation and all Jamaats to act SWIFTLY and BAN this individual from accessing the Mimbar and lecturing or teaching from any center’s that function under the World Federation umbrella.
This step is crucial in safeguarding the message of Imam Hussein (A.S) as it is our duty to oppose and stand against those who attack our Aqeedah.
With Salaams
Azadaar of Aba Abdillah (AS)
Updates
December 2, 2017
Seeing one thousand signatures on this petition shows how deeply the community feels about the disrespect shown toward our sacred Arbaeen walk. Your support confirms that we will not stay silent while our traditions and our faith are insulted by his baseless claims.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
The messages I receive from fellow Zawaar sharing their own experiences of the Arbaeen walk remind me why this stand is necessary. We are currently compiling the community feedback to ensure that those who undermine our sacred traditions understand the weight of their words.
Reached 100 supporters
November 2, 2017
October 30, 2017
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred shows that our community refuses to let these insults against the Arbaeen walk go unchallenged. Please send this link to your contacts right now so we can force the institutions to listen before we reach the next milestone.
707 Comments
Oh please just be quiet you cretin, do you have any proof whatsoever of what you say ? wahabi paymasters ??? absolute joke of a comment. provide proof of what you say or do not speak. I wonder what the ahlulbayt would make of your baseless accusations.
He has crossed his limits n we should not forget that he is originally a Ismaili who maybe pretended to be Shia all these yrs so that can teach n preach wrong to our new generation. He can even confuse the youth n mislead them from teachings of Ahlebayt
There is no place for people who cast doubts on marjiyet, our belief and duas when they do not have knowledge. If he has any problem he should go to Iran/Iraq and discuss with our Marjas. He is more like an infiltrator who seeks to destroy our seen from within..
Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Sistani, May God protect him, revoked and annulled his ijaza for Khums usage that he had granted to Arif Bata and his organisation the Almahdi Institute, Birmingham UK. Furthermore, the following facts about Arif Bata should be borne in mind:
How do you know he has? Who told you and confirmed this? Have you seen the evidence yourself? Because I have and it is poor quality and does not point that at all. Beware of following blindly like a sheep - it is that which destroys the righteous more than anything.
On the day of Judgement, we will all be responsible for our actions of undermining a religious scholar in public. Those who disagree should sit with such a scholar and ask for explanations.
Please ban him
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Salamun Alaikum to all Shia Ithna'Asheri brothers and sisters around the world.
The land of Karbala and the tragedy that took place on it is central to our existence. Imam Hussain (AS) is a pillar of our Imaan and it is without a doubt that our religion exists thanks to His teachings and sacrifices.
It is on this note that we would like to express our utmost disgust at the despicable comments made by the so-called Sheikh Arif Abdul Hussain in regards to our esteemed Arbaeen walk undertaken by millions each year.
Labeling this gathering as a Carnival in his lectures and undermining this revolutionary procession is undoubtedly an act of Jahaalat and immorality. One cannot imagine what the consequences would be if an individual of such appalling insight would be allowed to participate in our programs and institutions.
Furthermore, this vile individual has the audacity to issue a nonchalant apology in which he claims that people have misunderstood him. He asserts that the walk from Najaf to Karbala is spiraling out of control and has to be managed, as it is a form of innovation. He also in his apology states that the walk from Najaf to Karbala is indulged in luxury as people have food, comfort and a pleasant social environment around them.
His logic is baseless as he explains the emotions of a Zawaar through his own perception rather than asking a Zawaar what he/she felt whilst undertaking this spiritual journey of salvation.
This immediately raises the question, who is HE to Control this pure procession and what right does he have to comment on the emotions of the lovers of Aba Abdillah (AS)? To our best of understanding, he is a self-propagated pseudo-marjah that has long had his Khums Ijaaza cancelled by his eminence Ayatollah Sistani.
Despite this individuals inexcusable actions, it is beyond our comprehension how various Jamaats around the world that operate under the World Federation umbrella are still supporting and providing a platform for such a characterless and misguided person.
We are therefore putting forward this petition to raise awareness against this repulsive individual and call upon the World Federation and all Jamaats to act SWIFTLY and BAN this individual from accessing the Mimbar and lecturing or teaching from any center’s that function under the World Federation umbrella.
This step is crucial in safeguarding the message of Imam Hussein (A.S) as it is our duty to oppose and stand against those who attack our Aqeedah.
With Salaams
Azadaar of Aba Abdillah (AS)
Updates
December 2, 2017
Seeing one thousand signatures on this petition shows how deeply the community feels about the disrespect shown toward our sacred Arbaeen walk. Your support confirms that we will not stay silent while our traditions and our faith are insulted by his baseless claims.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
The messages I receive from fellow Zawaar sharing their own experiences of the Arbaeen walk remind me why this stand is necessary. We are currently compiling the community feedback to ensure that those who undermine our sacred traditions understand the weight of their words.
Reached 100 supporters
November 2, 2017
October 30, 2017
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred shows that our community refuses to let these insults against the Arbaeen walk go unchallenged. Please send this link to your contacts right now so we can force the institutions to listen before we reach the next milestone.
707 Comments
I have never liked him or his lectures. When I found out that madressa was using his version of teaching I took my children out of madressa. I took matter to the president and was laughed at that I was wrong. Proof was shown yet he was allowed to carry on.
Oh please just be quiet you cretin, do you have any proof whatsoever of what you say ? wahabi paymasters ??? absolute joke of a comment. provide proof of what you say or do not speak. I wonder what the ahlulbayt would make of your baseless accusations.
He has crossed his limits n we should not forget that he is originally a Ismaili who maybe pretended to be Shia all these yrs so that can teach n preach wrong to our new generation. He can even confuse the youth n mislead them from teachings of Ahlebayt
There is no place for people who cast doubts on marjiyet, our belief and duas when they do not have knowledge. If he has any problem he should go to Iran/Iraq and discuss with our Marjas. He is more like an infiltrator who seeks to destroy our seen from within..
Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Sistani, May God protect him, revoked and annulled his ijaza for Khums usage that he had granted to Arif Bata and his organisation the Almahdi Institute, Birmingham UK. Furthermore, the following facts about Arif Bata should be borne in mind:
How do you know he has? Who told you and confirmed this? Have you seen the evidence yourself? Because I have and it is poor quality and does not point that at all. Beware of following blindly like a sheep - it is that which destroys the righteous more than anything.
On the day of Judgement, we will all be responsible for our actions of undermining a religious scholar in public. Those who disagree should sit with such a scholar and ask for explanations.
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I have never liked him or his lectures. When I found out that madressa was using his version of teaching I took my children out of madressa. I took matter to the president and was laughed at that I was wrong. Proof was shown yet he was allowed to carry on.