Ma`rifat

The normal pilgrimage of Imam Hussein and his pilgrimage on foot or during Arba’een are all emphasized in religious traditions. The Arba’een ceremony, which has been common in Iran and other countries for several years, is the result of paying attention to the contents of these hadiths and pondering and reflecting on them. Considering the different characteristics of this ceremony, which are obtained by looking at facts and empirical observations, different aspects of this walk can be discussed. By explaining the main individual and social characteristics of this ceremony, including practical training, spiritual experience, purposefulness, lightness, difficulty of travel, organizational work, reception and hospitality, the presence of all classes of people and the like, the present article aims to infer the moral and educational effects of the Arba’een ceremony. It mainly focuses on family and explains the connection between family and Arba’een walk. Undoubtedly, each of the above-mentioned characteristics can independently have numerous educational advantages for families and lead to individual, family and social growth and advancement and pave the way for the creation of an apocalyptic utopia. Offering role models, spiritual peace, familiarity with values, transformation and self-development, strengthening beliefs, serving others, love, sense of responsibility, tolerating others, reducing attachments, enthusiasm, increasing tolerance, patience and contentment, teaching the Islamic lifestyle with regard to generosity, charity, self-sacrifice, guest and host etiquette, empathy and convergence, unity and altruism, etc. are among the mentioned characteristics.