Updated 26 January 2010

Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya organised several programmes to commemorate the month of Muharram in all 14 centres in the rural areas and at the Bilal Hall in Mombasa.

 
Rural Centres

Majlis were held for the first nine days of Muharram at all the rural centres.  This year, women were very active participants, especially in the afternoon sessions which were conducted by the madrasa muballighats.  In the evening, mourners congregated for recitation of Marsiya, Nawhas, and Utenzis, followed by Magribain prayers and majlis.  Where radios were available, groups also gathered to listen to Muharram broadcasts.  

Ashura

On Ashura day, all 14 centres held a juloos procession, walking barefoot for 2-3 KM.  Aamals of Ashura were also held, followed by Ashura Majlis with Sabil-e-Husayn, and Niyaz.

Programmes at BMMK Hall

Nine majlis were held at Bilal Hall followed by Magribain salaat.  Sharif Aidarus Mzee Mwenye, a well known speaker from Lamu commenced the schedule of Majlis.  Other speakers included Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir, Ustadh Dumila and Ustadh Athman Swabir. 

On the night of Ashura, mumineen joined in the juloos organised by IYMU and later attended majlis at the Hydery Masjid.  

 
Radio Programmes

This year, broadcasts consisted of a 5 part series titled ‘Msiba Wa Kerbala’, aired on KBC Pwani FM and featured a host of well versed speakers.   The status of Imam Husain in relation to Hadith Thaqalayn, the tragedy of Kerbala and lessons from his sacrifice were narrated. 

Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir delivered a final broadcast on KBC National Radio titled ‘Why we commemorate the tragedy of Kerbala’

 
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