20th Safar- /Arbaeen (Chehlum - 40th day after Ashura )
Arbaeen ' witnesses the LARGEST peaceful gathering EVER on the earth , Millions visit Kerbala- Iraq , to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, in yr 680 AD !
According to Imam Hasan bin Ali Al Askari (as) The signs of a true believer are five:-
(1). Recite 51 Rak—a’t Salaat during the 24 hours of the day (17 Rak—a’ts obligatory, + 34 Rak—a’ts in Naafilah Salaats).
(2). Be in Karbala for Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (as)/other martyrs, or at least recite Ziyarat of the Holy Imam as given below
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا آلَ ٱللَّهِ
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا صَفْوَةَ ٱللَّهِ…
Translation : Peace be upon you all, O Household of Allah.
Peace be upon you all, O elite of Allah…
(3). To wear a ring in the right hand.
(4). To put the forehead on the earth (preferably on the earth of Karbala) in prostration.
(5). To pronounce “Bismillahir-Rah’maanir-Rah’eem” in clear and loud voice while praying the salats.
(6). Recite Ziyarah Arbaen Click Here
(7). Tasbihaat Arba 70 times
(8). Ghusl before Zuhr
(9). After Zuhr recite Sura Asr & seek forgiveness 70 times -Astaghfirullah
(10). During sunset "La ilaha illalah" x 40 times