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The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S)
The month of Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar year. An important and tragic event took place on the tenth of Muharram that shook the Muslim world. It was the murder of Imam Husain (A.S.), his family members, and his…
Authorities on the Event of Karbala
It however seems desirable to mention some important authorities and authentic references which have not been stated up till now.
One of those valuable authorities is the sermon which Imam Sajjad, the fourth Imam delivered in Damascus, the…
Imam Ali’s Commandment for his son Imam Hussain (A.S.)
O son, I command you to fear God in richness and poverty, cling to the word of right in satisfaction and rage, be moderate in richness and poverty, be fair to your friends and enemies, work in activity and laziness, and satisfy yourself…
Imam Sajjad (as) and The Caravan to Hajj
A caravan of Muslims was headed towards Makkah. As it arrived in Madina, it rested a few days, and continued on towards Makkah.On their way from Madina to Makkah, a man joined the group. This man noticed one of them who had the…
He named you Abbas
Open your eyes; unto whom my love I confine;
exchange a glance with me; my strength & spine!
The oppressors rejoice, their trumpets they blow;
gleaming joy from their faces does show.
Zainab (S.A.), Ornament of Her Father
Today, the mid of Rajab, while we are still basking in the blessings of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) – the person who was the mirror of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) in faith, knowledge, piety, prudence, valour, patience,…
Lamenting the Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A.S.)
To get a glimpse of the magnitude of the personality of the Imam (A.S.) it could suffice to quote some excerpts from the prayers for Imam Husayn(A.S.):
Peace be upon you, O Treasure and Custodian of the knowledge and mysteries of the…
The Night of Ashura
(Irshad) Imam Husain (a.s.) gathered his companions at night. Imam Ali Zainul Abedeen (a.s.) says that: I went closer to them so as to hear what they said, and at that time I was unwell. I heard Imam telling his companions that,…
Cultural and Social Effects of Karbala
Every society where the followers of Imam Husayn live, has had a profound cultural impact due to the very nature of Imam Husayn's story.
In Iraq, in spite of the oppressive regime, the followers of the Imam commemorate his martyrdom every…
The Public Rites of Remembrance for Imam Husayn(A.S)
The revolution of al-Husayn was a tremendous event which sent a convulsion through the whole of Islamic society, breaking down the false calmness and the silence which had wrapped itself around it. It made Islamic society think again about…