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  • Four Nohay that will help you understand Karbala’s history

    Four Nohay that will help you understand Karbala’s history

    The month of Muharram is here and you will often listen to nohay being played on the radio, in homes, Imam Bargahs, Majlis’ etc. In case you didn’t know, a noha, when interpreted in light of Shia views, is a lament about the tragedy of Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala.

    In light of this, The Current has listed four Nohay that will help you understand the history of Karbala.

    Mujhay Abbas Kahtay Hain

    This noha is about Hazrat Abbas (A.S) also known as Qamar Banī Hāshim (the moon of Banu Hashim). Hazrat Abbas (A.S) was Imam Hussain’s (A.S) younger brother who is highly revered by Muslims for his loyalty to Imam Hussain(A.S). He was also well known in the Arab community for his bravery, strength and ferocity as a warrior. Hazrat Abbas (A.S) was martyred during the battle of Karbala when he went to bring water for the children from Nehar e Furat.

    Meri Jaan Akbar

    Ali Akbar was the son of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (A.S) son. He was martyred at the age of 18 on the day of Ashura. Enemies attacked Ali Akbar and threw a spear (sinah) at Ali Akbar which went right through his chest. The enemy then broke the wooden part of the spear and left the blade inside Ali Akbar’s chest, to cause him more pain. As Ali Akbar fell from his horse, he called his father Imam Hussain (A.S) who tried to remove the spear from his chest but was unable to save him.

    Zuljanah Hain Kahan Baba Jaan

    Zuljanah was the horse of Imam Hussain (A.S), gifted to him by Hazrat Muhammad (S). When Imam Hussain (a.s) was martyred in Karbala, Zuljanah came back to the tents with the spots of blood on its body to inform his martyrdom.

    Kiya Muhammad Ka Pyara Nahi Hoon

    This noha by two youngsters is about Imam Hussain (A.S) telling people that he is the grandson of Hazrat Muhammad (P.BU.H) and why the Yazeedi Fauj denied water to him.

  • How do Shias spend 9th,10th Muharram?

    How do Shias spend 9th,10th Muharram?

    While everyone knows the reason behind why we observe Ashura, there are several misconceptions about what exactly Shias do on these two days.

    To gain some better insight, The Current spoke to several Shias about how they spend the important days of 9th and 10th Muharram and here is a short summary of what they told us.

    9th Muharram

    On 9th Muharram, all Shia Muslims attend the majlis and juloos, where they listen to the historical background of the tragic incident of Karbala. In these gatherings, the religious scholars highlight the importance of the Family of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in Islam and the hardships they faced during the incident.

    During zuhr, all men and women are segregated to offer prayer(namaz) during the juloos. After offering prayers everyone performs Ziyarat of Shabeeh e Zuljanah (Imam Hussain’s ride) after which they pray to Allah and recall the hardships of the family of Imam Hussain(A.S).

    Many Shia families arrange drinks and food, also known as Niyaz, for people attending the juloos.

    Then they pray Maghrib and Isha and do Ammaal, Nawafil that are specified for that night (Shab e Ashoor). They also recite Surah e Ikhlas because according to their Imam the surah is one of Allah’s favourite. They also eat something before Fajar for faqah which means they do not eat anything from Fajr to Zuhr.

    After this, everyone gathers to listen to the Azaan e Ali Akbar (the son of Imam was the moazzan at that time and it was his last Azaan before his Shahadat).

    10th Muharram

    Ziarat e Ashoorah (Salam to Imam Hussain and his companions) is recited at zuhr following which everyone gathers to eat Niyaz because the faqah timings end then.

    The night of 10th is called Sham e Ghareeban during which everyone listens to the hardships of the Imam’s family left after the shahadat of the male members. According to tradition, when camps were burnt down, the women and children were forced to evacuate and were made captives.

  • Sana Khan finally reveals why she left Bollywood

    Sana Khan finally reveals why she left Bollywood

    In a lengthy Instagram note in October 2020, Sana announced that she is quitting the entertainment industry to “serve humanity and follow the order of her creator.” She went through a tough time before that because of her split with choreographer Melvin Louis in 2019, who she also accused of cheating.

    It was in November 2020 when she announced her marriage with Surat-based businessman Anas Saiyad. She has been living her life travelling to Maldives, visiting Haj and has also launched her clothing line, Haya by Sana Khan among other exciting things.

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    Revealing why she left showbiz in the first place, Sana recently told Times Of India, “In my past life of course, I had everything, name, fame, money. I could do anything and everything that I wanted but one thing that was missing was peace in my heart. I was like everything but why am I not happy? It was very tough and there were days of depression, there were days when I would get God’s message, his signs.”

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    What triggered her decision? Sana added, “In 2019, during Ramadan I still remember I used to see a grave in my dreams. I would see a burning, blazing grave and I could see myself in the grave. I just saw the empty grave, I saw myself. I felt this is the sign that God is giving me that if I don’t change, this is what my end is going to be. That got me a little anxious.”

  • Elon Musk’s father, Errol has a ‘secret child’ with his stepdaughter

    Elon Musk’s father, Errol has a ‘secret child’ with his stepdaughter

    Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk has confessed that three years ago, he and his stepdaughter Jana Bezuidenhout had a secret love child.

    He added that the second baby was unplanned but he was living with Ms Bezuidenhout after his birth. The child was born in 2019.

    Errol, 76, and his stepdaughter also share a five-year-old boy.

    Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk has admitted to having a “secret” second child with his 35-year-old stepdaughter Jana Bezuidenhout. 

    He, in an interview with The Sun, said, “The only thing we are on Earth for is to reproduce.”

    Errol Musk shockingly welcomes second child with his stepdaughter

    Errol Musk, 76, and Ms Bezuidenhout also share a five-year-old boy named Elliot Rush, who was born in 2017. He, now, has a total of seven children including Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

    Jana Bezuidenhout is the daughter of Errol Musk’s second wife Heide Bezuidenhout, whom he married after splitting with Elon Musk’s mother Maye Haldeman Musk in 1979. From this marriage, he has three children – Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca.

    Errol Musk and Heide Bezuidenhout were married for 18 years. They have two children together. 

  • Saba Qamar’s ‘Kamli’ does well in second week at the box office

    Director Sarmad Khoosat’s latest film Kamli headlined by superstar Saba Qamar and newcomer Hamza Khawaja has been garnering positive word-of-mouth by cinemagoers which has translated into a steady second week at the box office.

    The Khoosat Films venture has received a vast array of glowing reviews. Now, the film that has been touted by many to be one of the standout films that the country has produced, is pacing forward as more and more people flock to cinemas to see what the hype is about.

    The weekend numbers for Kamli are:

    Day 1 (Friday): 32 lacs

    Day 2 (Saturday): 44 lacs

    Day 3 (Sunday) : 42 lacs

    Day 4 – Monday: 23 lacs

    Day 5 – Tuesday: 21 lacs

    Day 6 – Wednesday: 22 lacs

    Day 7 – Thursday: 21 lacs

    Week 1: 2.05 crore

    Week 2: 1.47 crore

    Total: 3.52 crore

    The second week collection confirms financial recovery of the project through theatrical avenue.

  • ‘Depression, panic attacks, miscarriages’: Nadia Afghan opens her heart out after backlash on viral statement

    ‘Depression, panic attacks, miscarriages’: Nadia Afghan opens her heart out after backlash on viral statement

    Veteran actor Nadia Afgan took to her Instagram handle to respond to the backlash that she has been getting for her recent statement on Ahsan Khan’s show. The Suno Chanda star said on the show that she and her husband haven’t had children by choice as the world is not a safe place.

    “I had decided years ago that I will never ever talk about this publicly because it was just too painful. It still is. But this is needed. It’s needed because of the needless masala our influencers like to share, but more because I am shocked at how women have reacted to my personal statement on [the Ahsan Khan] show.”

    “I was a firm believer that all women, whether they have children or not, would know and understand how private a matter this is. I have always believed that all women understand how painful this journey can be, but the past few days have made me see how wrong I’ve been.”

    “Ironically, it’s been women – their hurtful comments, cruel judgements, harsh messages, and despicable lack of compassion, that made me change my decision and talk about it publicly. [Jawed] and I have been married for 15 years. Both of us adore children – we really wanted to have our own one day. But Allah had other plans – and like everything else in life, we submitted to His will.”

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    “I have had two miscarriages, I have gotten three failed IUIs done. I have battled depression after losing two unborn children. I have struggled with panic attacks, fearing another miscarriage. I have gained tonnes of weight because of hormonal issues. We were all set for an IVF. But I just couldn’t go ahead with it. I just couldn’t bear the agony of that single line on the pregnancy test – after going through another emotionally and physically draining procedure.”

    “My husband, Jodi, has been exceptionally understanding and supportive in my journey. He saw what I went through, understood how I felt, and we made this decision, together. For him, my comfort and health, both physical and mental, took precedence over everything.”

    “Contrary to this, the women in my life, close to me and strangers alike, have shown a shocking lack of empathy – all these years and especially the last few days. I have relived my years of loss all over again since Saturday.”, she concluded.

  • Sarwat Gilani, Sania Saeed impress in traditional dresses at the Cannes Film Festival 2022

    Sarwat Gilani, Sania Saeed impress in traditional dresses at the Cannes Film Festival 2022

    Pakistani actresses Sarwat Gilani and Sania Saeed walked at the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in traditional attires, making local netizens proud.

    While the Churails star impressed in an exquisite glittery ensemble with high heels and minimal accessories including earrings and statement rings..

    The 39-year-old starlet looked ethereal in her mint green long gowns by Elon. 

    Sarwat Gilani slays spectators in a glittery mint green gown at Cannes red carpet

    Senior actress Sania Saeed opted for a vibrant dark blue and pink floral outfit, complete with silver embellishments. 

    Pakistan represent: Cast of Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ pose at Cannes 2022

    The cast of the Pakistani film Joyland is proudly representing Pakistan at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival along with the director Saim Sadiq.

    The category for feature films at Cannes only takes in a limited number of 14 films and it is a moment of immense pleasure that a Pakistani film made the list.

    Photo: AFP and Sarmad Khoosat/Instagram

    Alina Khan, a transgender actress, also stars in the film.

    Sadiq arrived at the festival in a salmon pink suit paired with a white t-shirt, with Sarwat donning a white, puffy-sleeved dress and strappy black heels for the event. Actor Alina Khan, who starred in Darling, opted for a pink crop top with butterfly detailing, pairing it with a yellow skirt and hair tied into a high ponytail for a daytime-appropriate look. 

    It stars Sarwat Gilani, Salman Peerzada, Sania Saeed, Ali Junejo, Alina Khan and Rasti Farooq. The film is produced by Sarmad Khoosat, Apoorva Guru Charan, and Lauren Mann.

  • ‘Giranay ki koshish? Har ghar se Imran Khan niklega’: Aiman, Farhan and Zara are team PTI

    ‘Giranay ki koshish? Har ghar se Imran Khan niklega’: Aiman, Farhan and Zara are team PTI

    After the opposition submitted the no-trust motion against the PM on March 8, many of the premier’s celebrity supporters professed their loyalty towards him.

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    While most took to Instagram and Twitter to share their views, others like actors Haroon Shahid and Ahmed Ali Butt showed their support on-ground at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) mega rally that was held in Islamabad on March 27.

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui took to Twitter to call Khan a “mass leader”, saying that people’s love for him was proof of this. He also requested those playing “dirty politics” to let Khan complete his term before writing him off.

    Actor Mahira Khan tweeted in favour of the present PM.

    Actor Humayun Saeed shared he has been a fan of Khan since his cricketing days and he still “admires his leadership”. Like Siddiqui, Saeed too wants Khan to have the chance to complete his tenure.

    “He made one call and they came running and this is not even 1 per cent of the turn out. You cannot dispute the trust, love and faith this nation has for Imran Khan,” wrote pop singer Annie Khalid.

    Actor Saba Qamar also tweeted in support of PM Imran and said that “this is not about one person, this is about Pakistan”.

    Lollywood star Shaan Shahid shared a throwback photo with the premier and wrote, “Pakistan has spoken. [T]hey want only one leader to lead them to a brighter future of Pakistan,” referencing those who attended the Islamabad rally in support of Khan.

    Earlier Aiman shared photo of the PM on Instagram and wrote “we stand with you” with the hashtag “say no to corruption”.

    Actor Muneeb Butt reshared his wife Aiman’s post on Instagram.

    Actor and host Samina Peerzada also showed support for the PM and wrote, “Kuch bhi na kaha aur keh bhi gaye,” referencing Madam Noor Jehan’s song of the same title.

  • ‘Because of this woman, karma is a bitch’: Faysal Qureshi’s daughter Hanish exposes Sana Javed

    ‘Because of this woman, karma is a bitch’: Faysal Qureshi’s daughter Hanish exposes Sana Javed

    Actor Faysal Qureshi’s daughter Hanish took to her Instagram stories to share her experience with actress Sana Javed amidst the on-going controversy.

    Hanish Qureshi extended support to stylist Wajid Khan while sharing her own problematic experience with Sana Javed. 

    The young stylist said that the Khaani star is one of the reason why her career got jeopardise.

    Apparently Sana got her replaced from a project which was disturbing for Hanish.

    Hanish concluded by saying, “Karma is a bitch”.

    Makeup artist Wajid Khan shares his working experience with Sana Javed

    Earlier stylist Wajid Khan recently came forward and detailed his harrowing experience with the Romeo Weds Heer actress. Wajid Khan is a well-known celebrity hair and makeup artist who is noted for his impeccable work and humble demeanour. He turned to his ‘gramme and wrote a lengthy comment about his meeting with Sana.

    He wrote in his post, “I am not too surprised to hear about Sana Javed as this has been a recurring issue for evenyone who has worked with her. My brand was signed as the makeup artist for a project and when I was doing her make-up, I suggested her some ideas to enhance her look on screen as I have worked with big screen actresses in Pakistan, US and in India. She had the audacity to go to Producers and said that “wajid toh meri buraiyya kar raha hai and I am not comfortable working with him’. So I was asked to step back from the project because she made them do so.”

    “Trust me, I have worked with much bigger names at IIFA and Miss Universe, but I have not come across anyone who is so toxic and unprofessional as her. She should focus more on her acting rather than playing games with people. We are all artists and as important as anyone else on the set. If she doesn’t know how to respect the fellow artists, then industry should not work with such shallow people who only bring defame to a project,” he continued.

  • Are you stupid? You are so bad’: Medvedev yells at referee in Australian Open semi-final

    Are you stupid? You are so bad’: Medvedev yells at referee in Australian Open semi-final

    Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev sealed his place in a second consecutive grand slam final by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 but not without drama after he lost his temper with Jaume Campistol and called him ‘stupid’ and a ‘bad’ umpire during the semi-final clash.

    Medvedev took a close first set in a tie-break but was then broken at 4-4 in the second to hand the Greek an opportunity to level the match at a set a piece.

    As both players headed to the changeover, Medvedev was warned for a “visible obscenity”, after which he started screaming up at umpire Campistol, complaining about Tsitsipas’ father and coach Apostolos talking to him about the match. (Coaching players during a match is banned in men’s tennis.)

    Campistol was unmoved, which enraged Medvedev further.

    “Are you mad? His father can’t talk every point. No, are you stupid? Can you answer my question please? Oh my God you are so bad,” Medvedev added.

    “How can you be so bad in the semi-final of a grand slam. Look at me! I’m talking to you,” he yelled.

    Campistol then called time, to which Medvedev shouted: “what time?”, and then watched as the Russian could not stop Tsitsipas serving out the set.

    “Next time, it should be a code violation. If you don’t [call it], what can I call [you]? A small cat?”

    The US Open champion took himself off court at the end of the set but as he left, once again implored Campistol to do something about what he felt was blatant coaching.

    Medvedev is shooting for back-to-back major titles after upsetting Djokovic in last year’s US Open final.

    Like in New York last September, when he stopped Djokovic from completing a calendar Grand Slam of titles, Medvedev will be trying to derail Nadal’s tilt at making men’s tennis history.

    Spanish star Nadal will be playing against world number two Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.