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The Message of Karbala

All praise belongs to the Almighty [s], the Lord of the Universe. The moon of Muharram is upon us, and with it comes the Message of Karbala.

Imam Hussein (As)’S Revolution, Reasons & Motives

All those who are familiar with Imam Hussein's life do certainly realize that his role in serving Islam had started very early in his life.

Millions of Muslims to Commemorate Day of Ashura

Millions of Muslim mourners begin the processions shortly after the sunrise on the Day of Tasu’a (the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram) and the following day which is Ashura, lining up in coordinated and orderly bands of passion plays and recitations of elegies which will continue until the evening.

Nakhl-Gardani: Traditional Iranian Mourning Ritual

Nakhl-gardani is an ancient mourning ritual commemorating the suffering and martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the third Shia Imam, which is held annually in towns and villages in central Iran, with Yazd as the main host.

A Historical Analysis of What Led to the Tragedy of Karbala

The Religion of Islam was presented to the world and human society Forthrightly; no problem, or issue, which was necessary for of society in order to prosper, was left unsolved by the time the Prophet passed away.

Hadiths of Imam Hssayn(AS) / Blessings of Allah

Ḥusayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: الحسين ابن علي ابن أبي طالب‎‎; 10 October 625 – 10 October 680) , was a grandson of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), and son of Imam Ali (the first Shia Imam) and Prophet Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah. He is an important figure in Islam as he was a member of the Bayṫ (Arabic: بَـيـت‎, Household) of Prophet Muhammad and the Ahl al-Kisā' (Arabic: أَهـل الـكِـسَـاء‎, People of the Cloak), as well as the third Shia Imam.

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani Answered Questions About Muharram

Imam Hussain and His Martyrdom 3

Snare of Riches Meanwhile Persia came within the Muslim orbit. When Medain was captured in the year 16 of the Hijra, and the battle of Jalula broke the Persian resistance, some military booty was brought to Medina - gems, pearls, rubies, diamonds, swords of gold and silver.

Imam Hussain and His Martyrdom 2

Abundant water & tragedy of thirst From the most ancient times this tract of the lower Euphrates has been a garden. It was a cradle of early civilization, a meeting place between Sumer and Arab, and later between the Persians and Arabs.

Imam Husain and His Martyrdom 1

Introduction: The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Hussain [a], the grandson of Prophet Muhammad [s], and his noble family and friends. This short text reflects the deep admiration of its author towards Imam Hussain [a] and an insight into the tragedy of Karbala, its reasons and its consequences. It is presented with the hope that it will foster the Islamic unity and the brotherly love that the author seeks in his preface.

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