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“Allah guides unto His Light whomsoever He Wills;” (Qur’an: Sura an-Nur, Verse 35). “Hussain is the Lamp of Guidance and the Ark of Salvation.”

— Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (saww); Peace be with him and his Pure Progeny

Muharrum and Safar 1431H

1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS

AYYAM-E-GHAM IMAM HUSSAIN(AS) PROGRAM GUIDE

Description Page 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 22.0 SALUTATIONS 33.0 MESSAGE FROM H.I. SAIYED M M ABIDI 34.0 MUHARRUM SALAT TIMETABLE 45.0 MUHARRUM MAJALIS PROGRAM SCHEDULES 5

5.1 Ashra-e-Awwal 65.2 Roz-e-Ashura 75.3 Majalis Programs 8

6.0 LADIES MAJALIS SCHEDULE 9

7.0 SAFAR SALAT TIMETABLE 108.0 SAFAR MAJALIS PROGRAM SCHEDULES 11

8.1 Roz-e-Arbayeen 12

9.0 TABARRUK AND FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIPS 13

10.0 INFORMATION RESOURCES 14

11.0 AZADAR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEER TEAM 1411.1 Azadar Services Offered 14

12.0 PARKING 1512.1 Parking Tips 15

13.0 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 16

14.0 THANK YOU 16

Section


2.0 SALUTATIONS


3.0 MESSAGE FROM HUJJATUL ISLAM SAIYED MEHBOOB MEHDI ABIDI al-NAJAFI

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful,

All praise be to Allah (SWT) and blessings and benedictions be upon the Holy Prophet (saww) and his Ahl ul-Bayt (as), the pure and virtuous.

The month of Muharram 1431 has come. The month in which victory was for the oppressed against the tyrants and despots. The month in which truth triumphed over falsehood. The month in which Imam Hus-sain (as), son of Ali and Fatima, and grandson of the Holy Prophet (saww) presented the Great Sacrifice for the sake of Islam and humanity at Karbala, Iraq.

The message of Karbala is actually the message of Justice and Equity, Sacrifice and Valor, Courage and Steadfastness, Ethics and Character, Belief and faith against impossible odds.

The cry of "Ya Hussain" even today can be the good news for the suffering of mankind which is immersed in difficulties and problems. From the nucleus of a family extending to the nation and the world, the les-sons of Karbala could be a beacon light for the suffering masses.

Unfortunately, most of our present world is not aware of Imam Hussain (as) and Karbala and the true im-port of the lessons of life it represents. It is our duty to spread this message of Hussain (as), by understand-ing it ourselves and setting forth a shining example for others to understand and follow.

Allah (SWT) has once again given us this opportunity this Muharram. The Majalis of Imam Hussain (as) have started. The commemoration of the tragedy of Karbala has begun. This great University - the Mimber -will convey to us during the Azadari the principles of Islam and Enlightenment.

We should attend these sermons. We should take our children with us and devote time to explain what they do not understand. We should make our centers strong with a renewed sense of unity and selflessness and learn the lessons of life and death from Imam Hussain (as) and his companions.

May Allah (SWT) grant you all the reward of attending the Majalis Imam Hussain (as) and enhance your knowledge and understanding of Islam. May Allah imbibe in you the true spirit of Islam through sincere actions and steadfastness in faith and grant you success and prosperity in the world and in the Hereafter.

Moulana Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi Abidi al-Najafi

“And We delivered him and the inmates of Ark, and We made it a sign unto the people of the worlds.” — Qur’an: Sura al-Ankabut, Verse 15. “The likeness of my Household (Ahl ul-Bayt) is that of the Ark of Noah, whosoever entered it would be saved, and whosoever turned away from it, would be drowned and perished.” — Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (saww), Peace be with him and his Pure Progeny With the commencement of Ayyam-e-Gham Imam Hussain (as), we offer our salutations to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww), Janab-e-Fatima Zehra(sa) and Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (as). Salutations to the Holy and Pure Progeny of the Great Prophet. May the Almighty hasten the return of Imam-e-Zamaan (as).

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER

HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO, INC. 1269 GOODRICH AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-3371

Phone/Voicemail: (630) 469-5533 Fax: (630) 469-5598 Web Site: www.iechusaini.org

A’alim: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) 935-7862, H: (630) 871-6064

Trustees: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Syed Amir Abbas (Nayyar) Rizvi Shabbir Lakhani Syed Ali Yousuf Mehdi Mirza (630) 546-5419 (630) 660-1980 (630) 400-7272 (847) 208-2964

Board of Directors: Mehdi Mirza Syed Haider Zaidi Aqeel Shamsi Syed Saqib (Zafar) Raza Rizvi Asghar Ali Khan Ali Naqvi Chairman Finance Secretary Community Development Maintenance Education (847) 208-2964 (312) 231-3339 (630) 788-6163 (630) 677-5812 (847)-877-2808 (630) 915-7869

Mehboob (Saqalain) Haideri Ashhar Mehdi Kumail Razvi Syed Sammar Abbas Khurshid Iqbal Public Relations Youth Programs Principal, IEC Sunday School Chairwoman, Ladies Committee (773) 895-1684 (630) 965-2461 (630) 673-3146 (630) 351-4783 (630) 213-9314

Qibla = 48.42 E (from N) CHICAGO CALENDAR OF NAMAZ TIMES AND EVENTS 4.0 SALAT TIMETABLE

Muharrum 1431H (December 18, 2009—January 16, 2010) Date Day Hijri Imsaak Fajr Salat Sunrise Zohar Sunset Maghrib Mid Night Event

18-Dec Fri 1 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:13 AM 11:47 AM 4:22 PM 4:39 PM 11:03 PM Commencement of Muharrum19 Sat 2 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:14 AM 11:48 AM 4:22 PM 4:39 PM 11:03 PM Imam Hussain's (as) Qafila arrives in Karbala 20 Sun 3 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:14 AM 11:48 AM 4:22 PM 4:39 PM 11:03 PM21 Mon 4 5:38 AM 5:52 AM 7:15 AM 11:49 AM 4:23 PM 4:40 PM 11:04 PM22 Tue 5 5:38 AM 5:52 AM 7:15 AM 11:49 AM 4:23 PM 4:40 PM 11:04 PM Ziyarat of Taboot Hazrat Aun-o-Muhammad (as) 23 Wed 6 5:39 AM 5:53 AM 7:16 AM 11:50 AM 4:24 PM 4:41 PM 11:05 PM Ziyarat of Jhula Hazrat Ali Asghar (as) 24 Thu 7 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:16 AM 11:50 AM 4:25 PM 4:42 PM 11:06 PM Mehndi: Hazrat Qasim (as) 25 Fri 8 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:17 AM 11:51 AM 4:25 PM 4:42 PM 11:06 PM Ziyarat of Alam-e-Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (as) 26 Sat 9 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:17 AM 11:51 AM 4:26 PM 4:43 PM 11:06 PM Eve of Ashura: Ziyarat of Taboot Hazrat Ali Akbar (as)

27 Sun 10 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:17 AM 11:52 AM 4:27 PM 4:44 PM 11:07 PM Ashura: Shahadat Imam Hussain (as) Ziyarat of Taboot and Alam Imam Hussain (as)

28 Mon 11 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:52 AM 4:27 PM 4:44 PM 11:08 PM29 Tue 12 5:42 AM 5:56 AM 7:18 AM 11:53 AM 4:28 PM 4:45 PM 11:08 PM Soyem: Shuhada-e-Karbala 30 Wed 13 5:42 AM 5:56 AM 7:18 AM 11:53 AM 4:29 PM 4:46 PM 11:09 PM31 Thu 14 5:42 AM 5:56 AM 7:18 AM 11:54 AM 4:30 PM 4:47 PM 11:09 PM

1-Jan Fri 15 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:54 AM 4:31 PM 4:48 PM 11:09 PM2 Sat 16 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:55 AM 4:32 PM 4:49 PM 11:10 PM3 Sun 17 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:55 AM 4:33 PM 4:50 PM 11:10 PM4 Mon 18 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:55 AM 4:33 PM 4:50 PM 11:10 PM5 Tue 19 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:56 AM 4:34 PM 4:51 PM 11:11 PM6 Wed 20 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:56 AM 4:35 PM 4:52 PM 11:11 PM7 Thu 21 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:57 AM 4:36 PM 4:53 PM 11:12 PM Shahadat Janab-e-Sakina (sa)8 Fri 22 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:57 AM 4:37 PM 4:54 PM 11:12 PM9 Sat 23 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:58 AM 4:38 PM 4:55 PM 11:13 PM10 Sun 24 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:18 AM 11:59 AM 4:40 PM 4:57 PM 11:13 PM11 Mon 25 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:17 AM 11:59 AM 4:41 PM 4:58 PM 11:14 PM Shahadat Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (as) 12 Tue 26 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:17 AM 11:59 AM 4:42 PM 4:59 PM 11:15 PM13 Wed 27 5:41 AM 5:55 AM 7:17 AM 12:00 PM 4:43 PM 5:00 PM 11:15 PM 14 Thu 28 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:16 AM 12:00 PM 4:44 PM 5:01 PM 11:15 PM15 Fri 29 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:16 AM 12:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:02 PM 11:15 PM16 Sat 30 5:39 AM 5:53 AM 7:15 AM 12:00 PM 4:46 PM 5:03 PM 11:16 PM

Imsaak/Fajr Salat Note: The original calculated Fajr time is exactly between above mentioned Imsaak and Fajr Salat timings. As a precaution we have subtracted 7 minutes for Imsaak, and added 7 minutes for Salatul Fajr. Therefore you will be responsible for your sawm (fasting) and salat if you don’t follow this precaution. If you exceed 7 minutes from Imsaak time, your sawm (fasting) will be batil (void). As far as Tahajjud Salat is concerned, it can be continued during this 7 minutes precautionary time.

Moonsighting and Calendar Revision Note: The start of each lunar month (Hijri date) is subject to sighting of the moon. IEC will inform its community if the start of the lunar month is earlier or later than predicted. IEC will update www.iechusaini.org and email a revised calendar if this occurs.

Weekly Namaz and Du’a Programs


5.0 MUHARRUM 1431H MAJALIS PROGRAMS


Day Time Duration Program Description *Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 8:10 pm Namaz-e-Maghribain & Du’a-e-Tawassul

*Thursdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Namaz-e-Maghribain, Hadees-e-Kisa, Du’a-e-Kumail and Ziyarat-e-Varisah

Fridays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm IEC will be open for Juma Namaz

Saturdays 6:30 am - 8:00 am IEC will be open for Fajr Namaz

Sundays In Recess Sunday Islamic School will re-open on February 21, 2010.

*Tuesday and Thursday du’a portion of the program will re-start on December 29th and 31st respectively.

Ashra-e-Awwal Majalis Ayyam-e-Gham Imam Hussain (as)

December 17, 2009—December 29, 2009 Dhul Hijjah 30, 1430H—Muharrum 12, 1431H

Program Schedule*: ◊ Salatul Maghribain led by Moulana Sayed Hadi al-Qazwini…...…...7:00pm

◊ Soze, Salaam, Marsiya by Youth ◊ Majlis addressed by Moulana Sayed Hadi al-Qazwini (English)

◊ Soze, Salaam, Marsiya (Urdu) ◊ Majlis addressed by Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad (Urdu) ◊ Noha Khowani/Matam ◊ Tabarruk and Adjourn

5.1 Ashra-e-Awwal

*Note: ASHURA program schedule on page 7.



5.1 Ashra-e-Awwal

A’alim: Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad Resident A’alim: Hyderi Islamic Centre, London, England

Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad will address majalis in URDU

A’alim: Moulana Sayed Hadi al-Qazwini Residence: Shi’a Islamic Seminary, Qom, Iran

Moulana Sayed Hadi al-Qazwini will address majalis in ENGLISH

Ashra-e-Awwal Dhul Hijjah 30, 1430H—Muharrum 12, 1431H

Ashra-e-Awwal 1431H Program Schedule

*Detailed day of ASHURA program schedule on next page. NOTE: All Tabarruk Sponsors listed in this program guide are permanent sponsors for the respective lunar dates.

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance/Ziyarat Tabarruk Sponsor

Dhul Hijjah 30 12/17/2009 Thursday Masaeb - Arrival of Moharram OPENMuharrum 1 12/18/2009 Friday Masaeb - Departure of Imam Hussain from Medina Mr. & Mrs. Syed Abbas Raza Rizvi

2 12/19/2009 Saturday Masaeb - Arrival of Imam Hussain (as) in Karbala Mr. & Mrs. Khursheed Mehdi3 12/20/2009 Sunday Masaeb - Pisaran-e-Muslim (as) Mr. & Mrs. Adnan Jafri4 12/21/2009 Monday Masaeb - Hazrath-e-Hur (as) Mr. & Mrs. Syed Shahab Husssain5 12/22/2009 Tuesday Masaeb - Shahzade Aun & Mohammad (as) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Syed Tajamul Hussain6 12/23/2009 Wednesday Masaeb - Shahzade-e-Ali Asghar (as) - Jhula Dr. & Mrs. Iftekhar Bader7 12/24/2009 Thursday Masaeb - Shahzade-e-Qasim (as) - Mehndi Mr. & Mrs. Syed Samar Abbas8 12/25/2009 Friday Masaeb - Hazrath Abbas Alamdar (as) - Alam Mr. & Mrs. Syed Nayyer Rizvi9 12/26/2009 Saturday Masaeb - Shahzade-e-Ali Akbar (as) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Ali Sultan

*10 12/27/2009 Sunday Ashura - Shahadat of Imam Hussain (as) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Syed Asad Rizvi*10 12/27/2009 Sunday Shaam-e-Gharibaan N/A11 12/28/2009 Monday Masaeb - Departure of Ahl-e-Haram From Karbala OPEN12 12/29/2009 Tuesday Soyem Shuhada-e-Karbala (as) Dr. & Mrs. Alamdar Bader



5.2 Roz-e-Ashura

TIME PROGRAM NOTES

5:15 am Majlis Azan-e-Hazrat Ali Akbar (as)

Majlis Address: Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad

5:54 am Salatul Fajr Jama’at led by Moulana M M Jawad

7:00 am A’amal Roz-e-Ashura Led by Moulana M M Jawad

9:00 am Travel to Procession Transportation: Bus or Personal Car

10:00 am Procession Daley Center - Chicago – 50 W Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602 - Ends 1:00pm

11:52 am Salatul Zoharain At Procession or at IEC

12:30 pm Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Hussain (as)

Majalis Address: Moulana Sayed Hadi al-Qazwini Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad Alam & Taboot Ziyarat: Imam Hussain (as)

3:00 pm Faqa Shikni

4:00 pm Ladies Majlis Ladies Hall

4:44 pm Salatul Maghribain Jama’at led by Moulana M M Jawad

5:15 pm Majlis Shaam-e-Gharibaan Majalis Address: Moulana Mirza Mohammad Jawad

ASHURA PROGRAM

NOTE: After Ashra-e-Awwal the program schedule listed above will be followed Insha’Allah.



5.3 Muharrum Majalis Programs

A’alim: Moulana Syed Asghar Mehdi Resident A’alim: Imambargah-e-Babul Hawaij, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Topic: Haqeeqat-e-Quran and Mojeza-e-Quran

Majalis Ayyam-e-Gham Imam Hussain (as) Muharrum and Safar 1431H

Nightly Majlis Program Schedule

Program Schedule ◊ Salatul Maghribain.……………………………………….…….…...7:30pm ◊ Soze, Salaam, Marsiya………………………………….……..……..7:45pm ◊ Majlis (Address by Moulana)...………….………...….……..….......8:00pm ◊ Noha Khowani/Matam………...……………………...…….....…...9:00pm ◊ Tabarruk and Adjourn…..…...………………………………….......9:30pm

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Muharrum 14 12/31/2009 Thursday OPEN

15 1/1/2010 Friday OPEN16 1/2/2010 Saturday OPEN17 1/3/2010 Sunday OPEN

A’alim: To Be Determined Residence:

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Muharrum 20 1/6/2010 Wednesday Shab-e-Shahadat Shahzadi Sakina (sa) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Mubarak Mirjat

21 1/7/2010 Thursday Shahadat of Shahzadi Sakina (sa) OPEN22 1/8/2010 Friday OPEN23 1/9/2010 Saturday OPEN24 1/10/2010 Sunday Shab-e-Shahadat Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (as) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Syed Musserat Hussain



5.3 continued Muharrum Majalis Programs

6.0 LADIES MAJALIS SCHEDULE

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Muharrum 28 1/14/2010 Thursday OPEN

29 1/15/2010 Friday OPEN30 1/16/2010 Saturday OPEN

Safar 1 1/17/2010 Sunday OPEN

A’alim: Moulana Syed Muntazir Mehdi Rizvi Residence: Qom, Iran

Lunar Date Julian Date Time Zakira Sponsor SignificanceMuharrum 3 18-Dec-09 12.00PM Sr. Kazma Zaidi Sr. Anjum Lakhani

10 27-Dec-09 4.00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Anjum Lakhani Sham-e-Gharibaan15 1-Jan-10 3:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Fatima Lakhani17 2-Jan-10 5:00PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Basharat Zaidi16 3-Jan-10 12.00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Anjum Zaidi23 9-Jan-10 3:00 PM Sr. Kaneez Zehra Sr. Rehana Hussain30 16-Jan-10 4:00 PM Sr. Kazma Zaidi Sr. Mumtaz Asghar Taboot Janab-e-Sakina (sa)

Safar 1 17-Jan-10 12:00 PM Sr. Kazma Zaidi Sr. Parveen Bakhtiari Alam Hazrat Abbas (as)14 30-Jan-10 5:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Vishakha 15 31-Jan-10 12:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Farkhunda20 5-Feb-10 4:00 PM Sr. Zainab Hussain Sr. Zainab and Sisters22 7-Feb-10 12:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Rana Jawad22 7-Feb-10 4:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Taboot Janab-e-Zainab (sa)

Rabi-ul-Awwal 1 20-Feb-10 12:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Khursheed Iqbal7 21-Feb-10 4:00 PM Dr. Naheeed Kazmi Sr. Tabassum Mujaddad

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER

HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO, INC. 1269 GOODRICH AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-3371

Phone/Voicemail: (630) 469-5533 Fax: (630) 469-5598 Web Site: www.iechusaini.org

A’alim: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) 935-7862, H: (630) 871-6064

Trustees: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Syed Amir Abbas (Nayyar) Rizvi Shabbir Lakhani Syed Ali Yousuf Mehdi Mirza (630) 546-5419 (630) 660-1980 (630) 400-7272 (847) 208-2964

Board of Directors: Mehdi Mirza Syed Haider Zaidi Aqeel Shamsi Syed Saqib (Zafar) Raza Rizvi Asghar Ali Khan Ali Naqvi Chairman Finance Secretary Community Development Maintenance Education (847) 208-2964 (312) 231-3339 (630) 788-6163 (630) 677-5812 (847)-877-2808 (630) 915-7869

Mehboob (Saqalain) Haideri Ashhar Mehdi Kumail Razvi Syed Sammar Abbas Khurshid Iqbal Public Relations Youth Programs Principal, IEC Sunday School Chairwoman, Ladies Committee (773) 895-1684 (630) 965-2461 (630) 673-3146 (630) 351-4783 (630) 213-9314

Qibla = 48.42 E (from N) CHICAGO CALENDAR OF NAMAZ TIMES AND EVENTS 7.0 SALAT TIMETABLE

Safar 1431H (January 17, 2010—February 14, 2010) Date Day Hijri Imsaak Fajr Sunrise Zohar Sunset Maghrib Mid Night Event

17-Jan Sun 1 5:40 AM 5:54 AM 7:15 AM 12:01 PM 4:47 PM 5:04 PM 11:16 PM Ahle-Haram (sa) entered Yazid's (LA) darbar 18 Mon 2 5:38 AM 5:52 AM 7:14 AM 12:01 PM 4:49 PM 5:06 PM 11:17 PM19 Tue 3 5:39 AM 5:53 AM 7:14 AM 12:02 PM 4:50 PM 5:07 PM 11:17 PM20 Wed 4 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:13 AM 12:02 PM 4:51 PM 5:08 PM 11:17 PM21 Thu 5 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:12 AM 12:02 PM 4:52 PM 5:09 PM 11:18 PM22 Fri 6 5:37 AM 5:51 AM 7:12 AM 12:03 PM 4:54 PM 5:11 PM 11:18 PM23 Sat 7 5:36 AM 5:50 AM 7:11 AM 12:03 PM 4:55 PM 5:12 PM 11:18 PM Viladat Imam Moosa Kazim (as) 24 Sun 8 5:35 AM 5:49 AM 7:10 AM 12:03 PM 4:56 PM 5:13 PM 11:19 PM25 Mon 9 5:35 AM 5:49 AM 7:09 AM 12:03 PM 4:57 PM 5:14 PM 11:19 PM 26 Tue 10 5:35 AM 5:49 AM 7:09 AM 12:04 PM 4:59 PM 5:16 PM 11:19 PM27 Wed 11 5:33 AM 5:47 AM 7:08 AM 12:04 PM 5:00 PM 5:17 PM 11:20 PM28 Thu 12 5:33 AM 5:47 AM 7:07 AM 12:04 PM 5:01 PM 5:18 PM 11:20 PM29 Fri 13 5:32 AM 5:46 AM 7:06 AM 12:04 PM 5:02 PM 5:19 PM 11:20 PM 30 Sat 14 5:31 AM 5:45 AM 7:05 AM 12:04 PM 5:04 PM 5:21 PM 11:20 PM31 Sun 15 5:30 AM 5:44 AM 7:04 AM 12:04 PM 5:05 PM 5:22 PM 11:20 PM

1-Feb Mon 16 5:29 AM 5:43 AM 7:03 AM 12:04 PM 5:06 PM 5:23 PM 11:21 PM2 Tue 17 5:29 AM 5:43 AM 7:02 AM 12:05 PM 5:08 PM 5:25 PM 11:21 PM Shahadat Imam Ali Raza (as) 3 Wed 18 5:28 AM 5:42 AM 7:01 AM 12:05 PM 5:09 PM 5:26 PM 11:21 PM4 Thu 19 5:27 AM 5:41 AM 7:00 AM 12:05 PM 5:10 PM 5:27 PM 11:21 PM5 Fri 20 5:26 AM 5:40 AM 6:59 AM 12:05 PM 5:11 PM 5:28 PM 11:21 PM Arbayeen: Shuhada-e-Karbala 6 Sat 21 5:25 AM 5:39 AM 6:58 AM 12:05 PM 5:13 PM 5:30 PM 11:22 PM7 Sun 22 5:24 AM 5:38 AM 6:56 AM 12:05 PM 5:14 PM 5:31 PM 11:22 PM8 Mon 23 5:24 AM 5:38 AM 6:55 AM 12:05 PM 5:15 PM 5:32 PM 11:22 PM9 Tue 24 5:23 AM 5:37 AM 6:54 AM 12:05 PM 5:16 PM 5:33 PM 11:22 PM 10 Wed 25 5:22 AM 5:36 AM 6:53 AM 12:05 PM 5:18 PM 5:35 PM 11:22 PM Shahadat Janab-e-Zainab (sa) 11 Thu 26 5:20 AM 5:34 AM 6:51 AM 12:05 PM 5:19 PM 5:36 PM 11:22 PM12 Fri 27 5:19 AM 5:33 AM 6:50 AM 12:05 PM 5:20 PM 5:37 PM 11:22 PM

13 Sat 28 5:18 AM 5:32 AM 6:49 AM 12:05 PM 5:22 PM 5:39 PM 11:23 PM Wafat Prophet Mohammad Mustafa (saww) and Shahadat Imam Hasan (as)

14 Sun 29 5:17 AM 5:31 AM 6:48 AM 12:05 PM 5:23 PM 5:40 PM 11:23 PM

Imsaak/Fajr Salat Note: The original calculated Fajr time is exactly between above mentioned Imsaak and Fajr Salat timings. As a precaution we have subtracted 7 minutes for Imsaak, and added 7 minutes for Salatul Fajr. Therefore you will be responsible for your sawm (fasting) and salat if you don’t follow this precaution. If you exceed 7 minutes from Imsaak time, your sawm (fasting) will be batil (void). As far as Tahajjud Salat is concerned, it can be continued during this 7 minutes precautionary time.

Moonsighting and Calendar Revision Note: The start of each lunar month (Hijri date) is subject to sighting of the moon. IEC will inform its community if the start of the lunar month is earlier or later than predicted. IEC will update www.iechusaini.org and email a revised calendar if this occurs.



A’alim: Moulana Syed Hussain Nawab Resident A’alim: Jaffari Center, Scottdale (Atlanta), Georgia

8.0 SAFAR MAJALIS PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A’alim: Moulana Mirza Mohammad Ather Residence: Lucknow, U.P., India

A’alim: Moulana Abid Bilgrami Residence: Kuwait City, Kuwait

*ARBAYEEN program schedule on next page.

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Safar 5 1/21/2010 Thursday OPEN

6 1/22/2010 Friday OPEN7 1/23/2010 Saturday OPEN8 1/24/2010 Sunday OPEN

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Safar 11 1/27/2010 Wednesday OPEN

12 1/28/2010 Thursday OPEN13 1/29/2010 Friday OPEN14 1/30/2010 Saturday OPEN15 1/31/2010 Sunday OPEN

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Safar 16 2/1/2010 Monday Shab-e-Shahadat Imam Ali Raza (as) - Taboot Mrs. Mah Sultan

17 2/2/2010 Tuesday Shahadat Imam Ali Raza (as) Dr. & Mrs. Mehdi and Khursheed Rizvi 18 2/3/2010 Wednesday OPEN

19 2/4/2010 Thursday Shab-e-Arbayeen - Taboot Imam Hussain (as), Alam Hazrat Abbas (as) & Amari Bibi Zainab (sa)

Mr. & Mrs. Sajjad Raza Syed and Mr. & Mrs. Syed Amir Sajjad Rizvi (s/o Nayyer Rizvi)

*20 2/5/2010 Friday Arbayeen-e-Imam Hussain (as) Dr. & Mrs. Abdul Hameed Kanji (a.m. majlis)*20 2/5/2010 Friday Arbayeen-e-Imam Hussain (as) Mr. & Mrs. Saqib Kamzi (p.m. majlis)



8.1 Roz-e-Arbayeen Program Schedule

ARBAYEEN 1431H PROGRAM

TIME PROGRAM NOTES

11:00 am A’amaal and Ziyarat-e-Arbayeen

Led by Moulana Abid Bilgrami

12:05 pm Salatul Zoharain

1:00 pm Majlis—Arbayeen Imam Hussain (as)

Majlis Addressed by Moulana Abid Bilgrami

2:00 pm Tabarruk

3:00 pm Ladies Majlis Ladies Hall 7:00 pm Salatul Maghribain

7:30 pm Majlis-e-Aza Majlis Addressed by Moulana Abid Bilgrami

9:00 pm Tabarruk and Adjourn

Imam ‘Ali ar-Raza, peace be upon him, said to his companions: “If you weep over the afflictions of Husayn (as) such that tears flow from your eyes and fall upon your cheeks, Allah will forgive all your sins whether minor or major and small or large in number.”

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Safar 24 2/9/2010 Tuesday OPEN

25 2/10/2010 Wednesday Shahadat Shahzadi Zainab (sa) - Taboot Mr. & Mrs. Mirza Vilayeth Hussain26 2/11/2010 Thursday OPEN

27 2/12/2010 FridayShab-e-Wafat Prophet Muhammad (saww) and Shab-e-Shahdat Imam Hassan (as) - Taboot Prophet Muhammad (saww)

Dr. & Mrs. Ali Raza Lakhani

28 2/13/2010 SaturdayWafat Prophet Muhammad (saww) and Shahadat Imam Hassan (as) - Taboot Imam Hasan (as) Mr. Syed Ali Sajjad Rizvi (s/o Syed Nayyer Rizvi)

29 2/14/2010 Sunday OPEN



A’alim: To Be Determined Residence:

8.0 continued SAFAR MAJALIS PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A’alim: Moulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi Residence: London, England, United Kingdom

9.0 TABARRUK AND FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIPS IEC is seeking tabarruk and financial sponsors on a per majlis basis. Each majlis has associated operations cost that is paid by IEC. IEC would like to request a financial contribution to cover these costs. Sponsors can contribute tabarruk, operations cost or both. Two sponsors are encouraged for each majlis, however one sponsor is free to contribute in both areas if they desire. If you have questions, please feel free to contact management. Please reference majalis programs sections 5.3 and 8.0 of this program guide for OPEN tabarruk dates. Please contact Sr. Majida Mehdi (630-889-0764) for tabarruk scheduling. There are still plenty of choice dates available. Please do take this advantage of this tremendous opportunity to earn abundant sawaab by contributing towards Majlis-e-Aza. Jazakum'Allah Khair!

Lunar Date Julian Date Day Significance Tabarruk Sponsor Safar 21 2/6/2010 Saturday OPEN

22 2/7/2010 Sunday OPEN23 2/8/2010 Monday OPEN



11.0 VOLUNTEER TEAM AND AZADAR SERVICES

In advance, IEC Husaini recognizes its Volunteer Team (VT) for their commitment to serving the Imam-bargah of Imam Hussain (as). The Volunteer Team members are recognized as leaders and initiators of pro-gress in our community. The VT proactively takes initiative and most importantly offers physical effort in supporting the Imambargah. We are set to start another rigorous Ayyam-e-Aza program schedule that is expected to be well-attended Insha’Allah. The VT offers numerous services for Azadars to make their ex-perience at IEC Hussaini the best it can be. Please cooperate and support the VT. New members are most welcome to the team. The VT is comprised of Men and Women serving their respective areas. Join the VT and earn reward in abundance.

Azadar Services Offered:

1. Car battery jump start: The VT will jump start your vehicle battery with a portable jump start unit.

2. Parking Assistance/Valet: For Ladies Only. VT provides help with parking or retrieving your car.

3. Snow/Ice Removal Assistance: For Ladies and Seniors Only. In the case were Ladies are unaccompanied by a spouse or male relative, the VT will remove snow and use de-icing spray/liquid to remove ice from the windshields and windows.

4. Walk Chaperone: Assistance will be provided for Azadars who need help walking to their car. 5. Weather Forecast Notifications: Provided in advance via email for each majalis series.

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10.0 INFORMATION RESOURCES

Get current IEC majalis program information on IEC’s dynamic and growing list of information resources. IEC program emails are typically sent 1-2 days before a program. General IEC operations emails are sent as necessary. PhoneTree® automated phone messages typically broadcast announcements 1 day prior to the actual program. If you do not receive emails and/or phonetree messages, remember to sign-up at IEC at your next visit.

What is the best (primary) way to obtain IEC information? A simple visit to IEC at least once a week. At-tend IEC programs and be up-to- date on majalis and activities schedule. Below is a list of IEC’s informa-tion resources created for your convenience.

1. IEC (Majlis) Program Attendance 2. Website: www.iechusaini.org 3. Monthly Calendar Package 4. Voicemail: dial 630-469-5533

6. Email 7. PhoneTree® 8. Facebook® 9. Twitter®

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12.0 PARKING

USE ONLY WHEN DIRECTED BY

VT. Overflow parking after 7pm at Merlin and Currency Exchange lots ONLY. YOU MUST DRIVE TO IEC FIRST.

12.1 Parking Tips The dedicated and brave Volunteer Team organizes and manages parking at IEC. Even in inclement weather while enduring bitter cold, the VT makes a great sacrifice to manage multiple parking areas, includ-ing shuttle service to overflow parking lots. All Azadars are requested to follow their direction and ex-ercise patience. IEC is expecting unprecedented traffic during the Ayyam-e-Aza. Please take note of the parking tips listed below. The VT will be present to help and assist to the best of their abilities.

Parking Tips:

1. Follow all directions given by the Volunteer Team. Please pull completely into your parking spot. 2. Please carpool whenever possible. Please prepare for a large number of arriving and/or departing

Mu’mineen and Mu’minaat constantly during programs. Please be patient and follow the instructions of the VT when loading and unloading passengers.

3. Safety first. Drive slow. Please be patient. Entry and exit will be slow. Safety is first priority. 4. Azadar drop-off and pick-up will be only be at the VT designated areas and not any place else. 5. Larger vehicles (i.e. Van, SUV, Truck) are requested NOT to be parked in the center parking aisles. The

length of these vehicles often hinders and/or obstructs proper traffic flow. Larger vehicles parked in the center parking aisles have an increased susceptibility to scratches, dents and damage. Please park larger vehicles on the outer aisles of the parking lot and gravel park located in the back of the property. IEC is not responsible for damage to vehicles. Please exercise caution while parking.

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Burdette Ave street parking

east of Goodrich Ave is allowed only on the NORTH side of street.

South side

When the IEC parking lot is full and the gravel parking area is either full or unusable due to

weather or ground conditions, the VT will direct you to park in the areas noted on this map. Please ask the VT for assistance if you are unsure where/how to park.

Burdette Ave street parking

WEST of Goodrich Ave is allowed on both sides of the street.

IEC would like to kindly ask its respected Community for increased support, patience and a bit of sacrifice during the important, busy and highly-attended ayyam-e-aza programs. IEC would like to make a few rec-ommendations to you with the intent that these will prove helpful in your daily visit. IEC hopes to provide its Mu’mineen and Mu’minaat with the best experience at every program. Jazakum’Allah Khair.

Recommendations: 1. Boys and Girls must be in the company and under the supervision of their parents at all times at IEC. Sons MUST sit with their Fathers in the main hall during majlis. Daughters MUST do the same with their Mothers. Boys five (5) years of age or older are not allowed in any part of the lower level ladies hall and/or rooms. Unsupervised boys who sneak into the lower level often misbehave, disturb Mu’mi-naat and make noise. IEC is not liable for any harm or injury to a child due to lack of parental supervision. Please be advised that the VT will be monitoring both halls, common hallways, rooms and stairwells for unaccompanied children and enforcing their return to their father or mother. Please speak with your child before attending majlis and remind them of IEC’s disciplinary expectations.

2. Please keep IEC Husaini CLEAN! Please appropriately dispose of any waste including used plates, cups, napkins and utensils. Please put litter in its place. Please do not litter outside of IEC. 3. Please be vigilant of any person wandering in the parking lot or approaching Mu’mineen and Mu’minaat offering stories and/or requesting monetary assistance on IEC property. Please report suspicious behavior to IEC VT immediately, even if the person is Muslim or not. Please do not engage the person in conversation. 4. Please do NOT congregate in the men’s coat room or on any neighborhood street. Smokers can use the portico sidewalk and front door sidewalk.

Parking Tips:

6. Carefully review the “no parking” areas and notes listed on the map. Please do NOT park on Peterson or Goodrich Avenues. Parking is allowed on Burdette Avenue.

7. Only when directed by VT, park in the designated overflow parking lots (Merlin and Currency Ex-change) after 7pm. Your car will be towed if you park in any other private (business) parking lot.

8. Do not sound your horn or speak in high volumes outside the IEC building or in its neighborhood. 9. Do not block neighborhood driveways when parking on Burdette street. 10. Do not roll down car windows and play noha khanni audio. 11. Do not litter/pollute on neighborhood property while going to and from your car.



13.0 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

14.0 THANK YOU We certainly hope this “Ayyam-e-Gham Imam Hussain (as) - Program Guide” provided useful infor-mation. This guide was created to help make your experience at IEC the best it can be. Please keep this guide as a reference. Please know that IEC Husaini Management and Volunteer Team is always at your service. Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude in advance for your cooperation. Insha’Allah we will see you at majalis-e-aza throughout Muharrum and Safar 1431H.

We, the Azadars, are grateful to Allah (SWT) for giving us yet another opportunity to mourn the tragedy brought upon our Imam Hussain (as) and his pure family (as). Together we will offer our condolences to Shahzadi-e-Kounain, Janab-e-Fatima Zehra (sa). “O! Allah, grant us the intercession of Imam Hussain (as), on the day of reckoning.”

“Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala.”

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