Arbaeen pilgrimage

Arbaeen pilgrimage

The Arbaʿīn pilgrimage — the commemoration held forty days after the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — peace be upon him) — stands as one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world. Arbaeen Pilgrimage reflects on this profound journey of love (maḥabbah), loyalty, and remembrance (dhikr), highlighting how millions walk toward Karbalāʾ to honor the sacrifice that preserved truth (ḥaqq) and justice (ʿadl).

About the Book

Published by the World Organization for Islamic Services, Arbaeen Pilgrimage offers a concise yet spiritually rich exploration of the history, meaning, and devotional practices of Arbaʿīn. Drawing from ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), early Islamic narrations, and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, the Prophet’s Household), the author explains why visiting Imam Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī (ʿa) on the fortieth day is considered an act of immense reward and moral awakening. The book discusses themes such as steadfastness (ṣabr), sincerity (ikhlāṣ), brotherhood, and communal solidarity — showing how the pilgrimage embodies the Imam’s mission of reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification) and spiritual renewal. Written in accessible language, it allows readers to understand both the historical roots and the contemporary resonance of this global devotional movement.

What You Will Discover

• The historical and spiritual significance of the Arbaʿīn pilgrimage.
• Key ḥadīth on the merits and rewards of visiting Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) on the fortieth day.
• The ethical and communal values embodied in the pilgrimage — sincerity (ikhlāṣ), patience (ṣabr), solidarity, and compassion.
• How Arbaʿīn preserves the message of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) and renews devotion to truth (ḥaqq) and justice (ʿadl).
• The contemporary relevance of Arbaʿīn as a global expression of unity, sacrifice, and faith (īmān).

About the Author

The World Organization for Islamic Services is a Shīʿī publishing and research institution based in Tehran dedicated to presenting authentic works on Islamic history, spirituality, and devotion. Through publications such as Arbaeen Pilgrimage, it aims to deepen readers’ understanding of Arbaʿīn as a transformative spiritual journey rooted in the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers, students, and devotees seeking a clear and spiritually grounded introduction to the Arbaʿīn pilgrimage — a journey that unites love, remembrance, and moral renewal in the light of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) eternal sacrifice.