muharram

The Merits of Imam Husayn (AS) The Merits of Imam Husayn (AS) :  some traditions relating to Imam Husayn from Ibn Athir's book entitled Usudul Ghabah. A man asked Abdullah bin Umar: "What will be the position if the blood of a mosquito…

The Truth about Hussain’s Revolt The Truth about Hussain’s Revolt: What you are about to read is a story of a great man whose uprising has no like in the annals of history. A revolution with goals most sublime, a victory most profound and…

Imam Hussain’s Revolution: Reasons and Motives Imam Hussain’s Revolution: Reasons and Motives: What you are about to read is a story of a great man whose uprising has no like in the annals of history. A revolution with goals most sublime,…

Events of Karbala Remained Safe from Distortion Events of Karbala Remained Safe from Distortion: it should be kept in mind that the tragic event of Karbala has remained more safe and immune from distortion as compared with most of the…

mam Husayn made her sister recover her senses and repeatedly requested her to remain patient and persevering. He said:"Dear sister, be tranquil and patient. It is not that only the inhabitants of the world die. Those in the heavens…

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…

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…

Karbala: From history to epic Karbala: From history to epic: With the coming of the month of Muharram, the followers of the Ahl al Bayt of Prophet Muhammad(s) will have begun preparations for the commemoration of the sacrifice of Imam…

Bibi Sakina (A.S) Bibi Sakina (A.S): Bibi Sakina was one of the daughters of Imaam Hussain. She was a vivacious child, full of love and happiness. Everyone loved Sakina. She was also a very religious girl. She enjoyed reading the Holy…