What is this eulogy performed in Iran?
It refers to the martyrdom of Abbas, son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (s), during the Battle of Karbala. Abbas was the 'Alamdar' (standard bearer) of his half-brother Imam al-Husayn (the Prophet's grandson). In the battle, following 10 days of siege, hunger and thirst imposed on Husayn's camp, he lost his brother and standard bearer after he attempted to reach the Euphrates river to collect water for the camp's thirsty children. The enemy brutally cut Abbas down, chopping off his arms and filling his body with arrows. So, in this video, they are chanting 'Alamdar Nayamad' ('the standard bearer did not return'). What does this mean? It means the end of the battle has begun, as all hopes have been cut off from the severity of the loss suffered. It means, even if you kill our most beloved, we will fight to the very end. This is the true essence of Islam.
Imam Khamenei was not only a religious & political leader. He was a spiritual figure, a source of solace in this dark world, one whose face we would look at & find light & comfort. He was our example of purity & sincerity. The enemy has written its death warrant by what they did.
The principle of Ashura and Karbala is eternal and neverending. In Shi'i esotericism, he followers of the archetypal Ḥusayn will keep sacrificing for Truth.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
The resistance endures, our goals remain steadfast, and the victory we dream of is yet to come. No matter the price. Rest in glory. Your spirit will never fade