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The Merits of Imam Husayn (AS)

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 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…

From Revolt to Martyrdom

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 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 (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…