Imam Hussain(a.s)

On Thursday, the 2nd of Muharram 61 A.H. Imam Husayn camped at a place in the region of Naynava called Karbala. On the following day Umar bin Sad bin Abi Waqqas Zohari reached there from Kufa with 4000 soldiers and encamped…

A Probe into the History of Ashura Chapter 14 Imam Husayn Encounters Hurr Imam Husayn encountered Hurr and his companions on the 1st of Muharram, 61 A.H. and provided them water to satiate their thirst. It was now the time for noon…

Lessons from the Martyrdom of Imam Husayn Lessons from the Martyrdom of Imam Husayn: Students of the so‑called historical method argue that in terms of immediate history, nothing was achieved as a result of the events on `Ashura, i.e.…

The Third Imam, Husayn Ibn ‘Ali (as) The Third Imam, Husayn Ibn ‘Ali (as): Second son of Fatima (sa) and ‘Ali (as) Husayn (as) was born on 3rd Shabaan, 4th year of Hijri (10.1.626 AD) When he was born the Holy Prophet was given the news…

From Revolt to Martyrdom From Revolt to Martyrdom: We have tried so far to set the martyr of Karbala in his religio‑devotional context. It is hopefully clear from what has been said up to this point, that Husayn, before being a martyr, was…

Considerations on: The Fast of 'Ashura Considerations on: The Fast of 'Ashura: The Fast of 'Ashura: Some traditions are found in Sunni books to the effect that the Prophet (s.a.w.) on migrating to Medina found the Jews fasting on the 10th…

Karbala and Imam Husayn in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature Al-Serat, Vol XII (1986) I still remember the deep impression which the first Persian poem I ever read in connection with the tragic events of Karbala’ left on me. It was…

A Probe into the History of Ashura Chapter 46 Explanation of the Sermon of Imam Sajjad in Damascus In the foregoing pages we have reproduced the sermon delivered by Imam Sajjad in Damascus. Every word of that, sermon confirms the…

A Probe into the History of Ashura Chapter 30 Self Sacrificing Ladies One should not, however, be oblivious of the fact that during the course of this everlasting and important event which took place in 61 A.H., some great and magnanimous…

A Probe into the History of Ashura Chapter 28 Exhortation of Imam Ali Imam Ali says: "O people! Your behavior with people should be in such a way that if you die and depart from the world others should mourn your death and weep on account…