The call for the First International Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat has been issued, with the aim of elucidating and revealing the salvific forces in Karbala as impactful capacities to stir innate inclinations towards achieving the goals of Hussein.
According to the public relations of this artistic and literary mourning ceremony, the First International Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat aims to elucidate and reveal the salvific forces in Karbala, utilizing art as a tool to convey the message of salvation through the Safinat al-Najat (the Ark of Salvation) of Hussein ibn Ali. peace be upon him Additionally, it was published to demonstrate the current need of the Shia community and humanity as a whole to raise a symbol for introducing Karbala. This initiative aims to create a space for sharing viewpoints, attracting prominent experts from various fields, encouraging researchers to explore new areas, and increasing public awareness regarding the ideals of Mahdism and promoting these ideals within society.
This mourning ceremony will be held in the scientific, literary, and artistic sections with the theme of “The Revered Robe of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussein)” across 12 topics. Relevant works will be created in Persian, Arabic, English, and Urdu.
According to this call, artists have until the 1st of Muharram 1446 to register and submit their works on the website of the International Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat at www.al-nejat.com
Additionally, esteemed artists can visit www.atigh.org for more information and to familiarize themselves with historical and intellectual documents related to “The Revered Robe of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussein)” during their creative process.
The text of the call for this mourning ceremony is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
“The Revered Robe of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussein), the Raised Banner of the Uprising of Al-Qa’im (may Allah hasten his reappearance); the Fragrance of Appearance in the Global Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat“
With the help and strength of Allah, the Global Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat marks the beginning of addressing the most significant desire and innate need of humanity: salvation from all forms of pain, suffering, and destruction.
The International Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat is an opportunity to present a new homage to the exalted sanctuary of Hazrat Abu Abdullah al-Hussein (peace be upon him). Our hearts, always feeling the need for a humble bow to this unparalleled beloved of the truth, seek an excuse to manifest themselves. Perhaps in this act of bowing, we may attain the truth of prostration, find the essence of servitude within ourselves, and be guided towards the depths of lordship.
The Revered Robe of the Father of Servitude, today, has been granted permission to manifest, perhaps to fill the void of the complete image of Ashura across thousands upon thousands of days and eras, and to enlighten the eyes of the end-time believers in the discovery of a qibla for self-expression.
The robe of Hazrat Abu Abdullah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) is the banner of our Imam’s uprising. With this emblem of ultimate suffering, we can invite the world to attentiveness, contemplation, and humility.
“The world is thirsty, thirsty for the truth of Hussein (peace be upon him).”
- The Servant of Christ Hussein, Hazrat Ali Asghar (peace be upon him) Davoud Manafi Pour Secretary of the Global Mourning Ceremony of Safinat al-Najat
Objectives of Hosting the Mourning Ceremony
-Elucidating and revealing the salvific forces in Karbala as impactful capacities to stir innate inclinations towards achieving the goals of Hussein
-Making optimal use of artistic talents and employing art as a tool to convey the message of salvation through the Safinat al-Najat (the Ark of Salvation) of Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him)
-Making optimal use of artistic talents and employing art as a tool to convey the message of salvation through the Safinat al-Najat (the Ark of Salvation) of Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him)
-Creating a space for communication and sharing experiences and viewpoints, and attracting prominent experts in various fields
-Encouraging researchers to investigate new areas and increasing public awareness and knowledge regarding the ideals of Mahdism
-Promoting these ideals within society and among different groups through raising awareness on the mentioned topics
Scope of the Event: International
Languages: Persian, Arabic, Urdu, English, Azerbaijani
Themes and Topics of the Mourning Ceremony
Each year, this mourning ceremony is dedicated to a specific theme, and by the grace of Allah, this year’s theme is:
“The Revered Robe of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussein)” .
1_The descent of the robe from heaven and the acceptance of Adam’s repentance through this robe (peace be upon him).
2_The journey and travels of this robe among the great prophets and the salvation of all of them through this robe.
3_The descent of the robe at the moment when Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was cast into the fire and his subsequent salvation.
4_The healing of Prophet Yaqub’s (peace be upon him) eyes through this robe.
The salvation of Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) from the belly of the fish through this robe.
6_The delivery of the robe to Hazrat Zainab (peace be upon her) by Hazrat Siddiqah Kobra (peace be upon her), three days before her martyrdom, for sending to Karbala.
7_The plundering of the robe on the day of Ashura.
8_The return of the robe to Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) after the request of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) in Sham.
The robe being with Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) during his appearance, and him wearing this robe.
10_The hoisting of Imam Hussein’s (peace be upon him) robe from the Throne starting from the first day of Muharram.
11_The announcement of the time of appearance for Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) through the gushing of blood from this robe on the night of his appearance.
12_The seeking of justice by Hazrat Siddiqah Kobra (peace be upon her) on the Day of Judgment with the blood-stained robe of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussein, peace be upon him).
Different Sections of the Mourning Ceremony:
1_Scientific Section
2_Artistic Section
3_Literary Section
1_Scientific Section:
Scientific articles, theses, dissertations, etc.
2_Artistic Section:
Digital Arts (Graphic Design, Posters, Illustration and Digital Painting, Motion Graphics, and Artistic Production using Modern Technologies)
Media-Related Arts (3-minute short films, screenplay writing, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, music production for media projects)
Photography (Photography, Videography in various dimensions from news photos to artistic works)
Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, etc.)
3_Literary Section:
Including: Poetry (forms such as Masnavi, Ghazal, Qasida, Qita, Dubayti, Rubai, Tarji’band, Mustazad, Musammat, Tarkibband, Tarji’band), prose, literary pieces, etc.
4_Idea and Design Section:
This section provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to present their designs and ideas on the topics of the mourning ceremony.
The goal of this section is, in fact, to foster creativity and innovation in the mentioned fields.
Prizes:
Prizes for selected individuals in each section: a pilgrimage trip to Karbala, a salvation statue, and a full Bahar Azadi gold coin.
Honorable Mentions in each section: a pilgrimage trip to Karbala and a quarter Bahar Azadi gold coin.
Timeline:
The deadline for registration and submission of works is until the first of Muharram al-Haram 1446.
Dear applicants, to register and submit your works, please visit the official website of the International Safina Al-Najat Mourning Ceremony at:
Please visit www.al-nejat.com
