It has been related by Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Ahmed Mujtahid Tahraani, that one year in the city of Tehran, the day of Ashoora on which we commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (A.S.), coincided with the birthday of the emperor of Tehran, called Reza Shah.

It is normal for all Shias to mourn on that day and not engage in any normal activities, but to spend that day in Husseinias or Imam Bargaahs. The emperor asked his subjects to be happy and to decorate the Bazaars.

One man didn't obey this order and closed his shop, and took no part in the happy celebrations. The next day it was found that a fire had burnt all the shops except that shop belonging to the man who had not taken part in the happy celebrations but instead had mourned Imam Hussein (a.s.).

This incident clearly verifies that we must consider the Ahlulbait as our own dear ones and appreciate the great sacrifices of Imam Hussein (A.S.) and sacrifice our businesses and studies to remember them. What is a days earning compared to the reward that we shall get from Allah, for our sacrifices. (QASAS WAL KHAWATIR)