Hawzah News Agency- Naqvi made the remarks at a mourning ceremony held at the Ghufran Ma'ab Husseiniyah in Lucknow, where he elaborated on the status of mourning and weeping for Imam Hussein (PBUH), underscoring that lamentation for martyrs is an integral part of authentic Islamic tradition derived directly from the Prophet's own conduct.
A Prophetic Tradition
Addressing doubts cast on the legitimacy of weeping for martyrs, Naqvi was unequivocal. "Some claim that crying for a martyr is impermissible, but this view is entirely incompatible with the Sirah of the Messenger of God," he stated. He cited the well-documented historical episode following the martyrdom of the Prophet's uncle, Hamza (PBUH): "The Prophet (PBUH) asked, 'Is there no one to weep for Hamza?' Following this, whenever the women of Medina lost a loved one, they would first mourn for Hamza before grieving their own loss. This tradition persisted among Muslims for years and is recorded in authentic sources. Therefore, weeping for martyrs is not merely permissible—it is in accordance with the Prophetic Sunnah."
Political Roots of Opposition to Mourning Ceremonies
The senior Indian scholar delved into the historical and political origins of hostility toward Imam Hussein's mourning rituals. He argued that certain muftis and scholars throughout history have systematically sought to obscure the crimes of Yazid and the Umayyad dynasty.
"Whenever the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) is mentioned, a set of uncomfortable questions arises: Who ordered the killing of the Prophet's grandson? Who paved the way for Yazid's rise to power?" Naqvi stated. "It is for this very reason that fatwas were issued against mourning—an effort to divert public consciousness from the truth of Karbala."
He further criticized certain historical viewpoints, including those attributed to Imam Ghazali, noting: "Some went so far as to prohibit even the mention of Imam Hussein's tragedy, claiming it fosters enmity toward certain companions. But this begs the question: were there not companions present in Yazid's army? Some even declared it impermissible to curse Yazid. All of this reveals a deliberate campaign to whitewash the crimes of Bani Umayyah."
Defending the Symbols of Resistance
In another segment of his address, the prominent orator sharply criticized reported actions by certain security elements to remove images of the martyred Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei from mourning venues. "Should such incidents occur, mourners must report them," he declared. "We have repeatedly informed officials and executive bodies that images of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei are displayed not as a political leader, but as a religious personality and spiritual authority."
Naqvi concluded with a call to the mourners to prominently display images of the martyred leader in their processions, blessing stations, and homes. "The memory and name of martyrs forever expose the true face of oppressors," he emphasized. "The blood of a martyr is never wasted; it becomes the wellspring of awakening, transformation, and great social movements."
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