Marching for Imam Hussain
Author : Zara Syed (Member of PSV Youth Community - Melbourne) - posted on 11 January 2012.

Processions (Juloos) in the holy months of Muharram and Safar have traditionally taken place in public by mourners of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) for centuries. The aim of such processions is to carry on the public relations work which was started by Lady Zainab and the holy women in Karbala, and create awareness of Imam Hussain's sacrifice and his message.

Everyday Lessons from Karbala
Author  :  Madiha Zaidi  -  posted on  7 December 2011.

Islamic Insights - We've all heard the joke – or complaint, if you will – about Shias only practicing our beliefs for that one month of Muharram. Some even say it is only for 10 days that most Shias care to even dedicate ourselves to our religion – many will stop listening to music, many will not wear colors, some will even fast, the list can go on. Yet we have all heard:       Every day is Ashura, every land is Karbala.

Karbala and Youth
Author : Jafar Hasan (Member of PSV Community - Melbourne) - posted on 2 December 2011.

"I have not come out to stir emotions, to play with oppression. I want to bring the Ummah back to the path of Amr-bil-Marouf & Nahi Anil Munkar. I want to lead them to the path of my Grandfather and my father Ali Ibne Abi Talib." – reads a letter from Imam Husain (peace be upon him) to his brother, Mohammad-e-Hanafiya, when the latter told him that the Makkans and other pilgrims were wondering why he was leaving just one day before the Hajj. The letter not only explained our Imam’s condition and position clearly but also showed us the way to lead a life fearlessly.

Etiquette of the Month of Muharram
Author : Zara Syed (Member of PSV Youth Community - Melbourne) - posted on 26 November 2011.

The month of Muharram is universally known in the Shia world as a time to mourn the tragedy of Karbala and the calamities that befell Imam Hussain and his followers (peace be upon them all). Alongside the importance of mourning, the Ahlul Bayt and our scholars have taught us the proper etiquette and behavior that we must observe during this period. It is therefore unfortunate to note many of our brothers and sisters (young and old) faltering when it comes to many of these basic recommendations. A few observations follow: