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Upcoming Programs:
Alwidayi Majalis and Tabooth of Imam Hasan Askari (A.S.)
Alwidayi Majalis will be held in person on Wednesday September 11th, 2024. Majalis will begin with Salaat-ul-Maghribain, at 7:45 PM Sharp. Majalis will be recited by Moulana Syed Zaki Baqri.
All momineen and mominath are requested to attend.
Muharram 1446 | 2024 - Full Muharram/Safar Schedule
About Us
50+ Years in service of Imam Hussain
Azadari in Toronto Canada was first started by two brothers. Qasim Hasan and Qasim Hussain (commonly known as Hussaini Bhai). They started conducting Majalises in 1972 from their apartment. They later moved the Majalises to Qasim Hussaini’s home at 731 Midland Avenue in 1977, where the official Imambargah was set up. The Imambargah was set up with Alams and Zaris from their previous Imambargah in Karachi and more prior to that, Luckhnow India.
These Majalises were organized by the family and were not endorsed by an organization. The mission was to provide a base or safe haven for the small community that was here in Toronto so that they could hold on to their roots of Aza-e-Hussain. Because the community was so small, everyone was tight nit and close. Majalises were observed around the year on days of shahadats, full ashras were done every year, and key note speakers (moulanas) were invited from around the globe.
The majalises have been actively continued by Hussaini Bhai, and his respective family has continued to a second and third generation of children who are also continuing to donate their time and efforts to the cause of Imam Hussain and providing a place of Majalis for the public. There are a lot of centers today that conduct majalis in Canada, but Babul Hawaij is going to be a continued place of azadari for generations to come inshAllah. Iqbal Hussain, son of Qasim Hussaini registered Babul Hawaij Foundation in 2008 so that a proper structure can help keep things in order and make sure the responsibilities are delegated accordingly.
Qasim Hussaini
(Hussaini Bhai)
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un | إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
A tribute to Qasim Hussain Khan
There are many aspects of Hussaini Sahib’s life, if I sit down to write them, it may become a pile of limitless writings. I don’t know what special connection he had with Mawla that so many miracles have taken place in this Imambargha and I can’t write everything down. Essentially Hussaini Sahib was a Hussaini, and a martyr is always considered alive. Going forward, not only physically but also spiritually, he will join us in this continuous Azadari (mourning). Hussaini Sahib’s full name was Qasim Hussain Khan. His family calling name was Hussaini and he is known all over the world by that name.
Please recite Surah Al-Fatiha for the Marhoom: Qasim Hussain Ibn Muhammad Iqbal Hussain.
Hussaini - The Lover of Hussain
Ahlulbayt TV profiles the remarkable life of Qasim Hussain Khan - A man who lived his entire life in the service of the Ahlulbayt (a) and played an instrumental role towards the propagation of the message of Imam Hussain (a) in Toronto, Canada.
Tribute to Qasim Hussaini
Qaim TV offers a monumental tribute to the extraordinary life of Qasim Hussain Khan. This documentary explores his life as well as his significant and long-lasting contribution to disseminating the teachings of the Ahlulbayt (a).
Hussain ibn Ali:
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Mojiza Appears
On the 25th of December (Muharram 8, 1431 2009) the world mourned the shahadat of Imam Hussain and Hazrat-e-Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib. As usual, we had a majalis at Bab-ul-Hawaij Imambargah (731 Midland), and during the majalis a man saw a figure of Zuljanah (The Imam’s Horse) ride out of one of the standards (Alam) and gallop around before going back into the alam. Three days later (Muharram 11), after the Yaum-e-Zainab Majalis, as a woman was doing ziarat of the imambargah, she looked up and noticed that a shabi (figure/face) had appeared on one of the alams. As people came to admire the maujiza (miracle), we noticed that figures had appeared on, not just one, but four of the alams.
For anybody who wants a second glance at the Mojiza images which might not be clear because of the reflection from the camera lenses, click the “Learn More” button below:
Babul Hawaij Expansion
Babul Hawaij Imambargah has been established since over 50 years. The building needs to be demolished and rebuilt to accommodate the growing needs of the population and to maintain the infrastructure. The budget for this project is a modest $1 Million. We ask the momineen to support this cause and more importantly preserve this historical landmark of our community. Donations can be made by clicking above on the donate now link and a receipt for tax purposes will automatically be generated and emailed to you. May Allah SWT reward you in this life and the hereafter. JazakAllah.
