He would not permit exploitation

I don't want a car

This manner of pilgrimage is not proper

One night when I was in the presence of the Imam, his holiness expressed concern on this subject and stated: “Pilgrimage of the mausoleum of Imam Husayn (‘a) is not at all merited if it involves mistreatment and insult.”

Do not use decorations

This manner of pilgrimage is not proper

It is inconsiderate... why are you causing people to lose their job?

Imam's Speech:

Patience and endurance when confronting catastrophes and bereavements

Do not be upset and worried; do not become anxious; Distance yourselves from fear and panic. You are the followers of those leaders who were both patient and steadfast in the face of certain calamities and hardships which were so severe that what we face today...

Imam Hussein (as) & his revival of Islam

The Master of Martyrs (as) has kept Islam alive

Imam Hussein (as), the Master of Martyrs, fought against oppression and tyranny and gave everything he had, his children, his family and himself in order to save Islam. Imam Hussein’s (as) movement was able to destroy a dynasty. The reason we cry for Imam Hussein (as) and hold mourning sessions, which we were told to do by Imam al-Sadiq (as), is not only because the tragedies of Imam Hussein (as) truly breaks our hearts and fills us with sorrow but it is to continue his uprising against oppression and tyranny.