Azadari Julus On Eve of Muharram-2017

Dr.Mazhar Naqvi

Imamis in Kanpur city of India took out Julus-E-Istaqbal-E-Aza (Procession to welcome Muharram mourning) after sighting Muharram crescent here today. Taken out under the aegis of Anjuman Raza-E-Islam in Nawab Sahib Ka Hata locality, the procession is only of its kind in the city. It began from Imambargah of Afsari Baji and culminated at Imambargah Aale Fatima in Chota Phatak area. Devotees from neighboring areas also attended the procession and listened to Nauhas recited by Anjuman with rapt attention.

Before the commencement of procession, a Zari was brought at Imambargah by Janab Meesum Rizvi where a ‘nazr’ was offered. Thereafter, Janab Safdar Mukhtar, Janab Salmi Sahib and Janab Sharad Sahib recited marsiyas and Nauhas.  Devotees wept bitterly when Sharad Sahib recited “Ghabraeygi Zainab, Ghabraeygi Zainab .Then, Anjuman lifted on shoulders the Zari amidst the thunderous beating of chests (Matam) to the Sada of Ya Hussain –Ya Hussain. Suiting to the occasion, Anjuman recited ‘Gardun Se chaand Nikla- Lo AA Gaya Muharram, Aie Shah K azadaron, Farshe aza Bichhao”.

To the mournful tune of this Nauha ,Anjuman not only inforfmerd the devotees about the arrival of Muharram but also took the zari to Imambargah Aale Fatima. A Majlis was addressed by the blogger at Imambargah before the culmination of the procession. In his address, the blogger urged the devotees to pay more attention on the mission of Imam Hussain than rituals. He said that Muharram was the best time for introspection and devotees should strive to think how could they make Muharram-2017  in accordance with the wish of Imam Hussain and his companions.

Prominent among those who actively took part in the arrangements included Anjum Rizvi, Najmi, Muzaffar Raza, Ata Abbas, Parvez Rizvi, Kalbe Hasan, Salman, Munna Darner, Hashim, Mohammad and Shabeeh.(Article is based on the person observation of the blogger as one of the attendees).