Explaining and defending the Viewpoint of Allamah Sharafuddin on the movement of Ashura

The occurrence of any social phenomenon and historical event is due to some reasons that paved the way for its appearance. The same event could result in the occurrence of another chain of events and incidents too. The more important the event, the more extensive the waves it raises. Like any other social phenomena, the heart-rending event of Ashura was caused by some reasons, and its roots must be sought in the deviations after the decease of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
The event has appeared to have some profound and valuable effects, not only evident in the history of Islam but also the world. The dynamism of the movement of Ashura depends on maintaining its philosophy alive and transmitting its message to the future generations. In order to preserve the valuable effects of Ashura, it is necessary to keep the memorial ceremony of Moharram alive and to hold a purposeful wisely-organized mourning ritual.
This article aims at surveying the causes of Ashura movement as well as some of its consequences. Ultimately, the issue of mourning (for Imam Hussein) is explained from the viewpoint of Allamah Sharafuddin.