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Imam Ja’ffar al-Sadiq (a.s) has said, “The sky wept over al-Husayn (a.s) for forty mornings with blood, while the earth wept over him for forty mornings with blackness. The sun wept over him for forty mornings with an eclipse and with redness, wherea...

Imam Ja’ffar al-Sadiq (a.s) has said, “The sky wep...

It is the 20th of Safar, the anniversary of the 1st Arba’een in 61 AH, when the Prophet’s aged companion, Jaber Ibn Abdullah al-Ansari had arrived in Karbala to pay his respects at the grave of the Master of Martyrs, on learning of the heartrending t...

It is the 20th of Safar, the anniversary of the 1s...

Name: al-Hassan Title: al-Mujtaba Alias: Abu Muhammad Father's name: Ali ibn Abi Talib (Amir al-Mu'mineen) Mother's name: Fatimah Al-Zahra (daughter of the Holy Prophet) Birth: In Medina on Tuesday, 15th Ramadan 3 AH Death: Died at the age of 4...

Name: al-Hassan Title: al-Mujtaba Alias: Abu Muh...

The tragic fate of the grandson of the Prophet stirred religious and moral sentiments, particularly among those of the Kufan followers of the House of the Prophet who had so zealously asked Husayn to come to Iraq to guide them on what they considered...

The tragic fate of the grandson of the Prophet sti...

It isn’t uncommon to hear people say “How fast Muharram has come and gone!” after the day of Ashura. For many of us, the climax of this period of mourning is the recitation of the Maqtal (martyrdom epic) of Imam Husayn (a) on the day of Ashura. While...

It isn’t uncommon to hear people say “How fast Muh...

Most of us know this truth, but the point which has not been truly cleared for lot of people (especially non-Muslim thinkers) yet and still is remained like a puzzle in their minds is that: Why is this historical incident which has several similar ex...

Most of us know this truth, but the point which ha...

Nevertheless, Ziyarat itself is also a form of speaking with Allah (swt) since the individuals being addressed are the Prophets (as) and A’immah (as) who are individuals that invite humanity to the worship of the One True God and to struggle against ...

Nevertheless, Ziyarat itself is also a form of spe...

Visiting the grave of Imam Husayn (a.s.) is recommended, while emphasis upon visiting his grave is among the necessities of the Religion. It is related that the visitation to his grave is essential upon every believer and is obligatory upon every man...

Visiting the grave of Imam Husayn (a.s.) is recomm...

On the day of Ashura the drums of victory were beating in the army of Yazid and wails arose from the camps of Husayn (a.s). But very soon the eyes of the world also saw that in spite of having used unlimited material means, Yazid failed miserably to ...

On the day of Ashura the drums of victory were bea...

Realising the very modest and God-rewarding attempt of this composition of mine, therefore if it is found to achieve even a small part of what I want to achieve then the credit of its Goodness and achievements goes to the day which is always inspirin...

Realising the very modest and God-rewarding attemp...

Within the Shia literary history and traditions, there have been several epoch-making events of which the Ashura Battle of Karbala(61AH/ 680) has been one of the most prominent ones. The significanceof the Ashura Battle of Karbala lies in the fact th...

Within the Shia literary history and traditions, t...

The message of the Book, the Holy Qur'an, which the Prophet Muhammad spoke of was carried out, propagated, and upheld by the immaculate Imams (peace be upon them), who are this same Itra whom the Prophet had referred to. Amongst our beloved Saint Im...

The message of the Book, the Holy Qur'an, which th...

Lady Zainab, daughter of Imam Ali (peace be upon them both): For those who know the story and events of Karbala and Ashura, a few seconds of thought about what the name "Zainab" means to us can go something along the lines of: bravery, courage, stren...

Lady Zainab, daughter of Imam Ali (peace be upon t...

On 23rd of the Islamic month of Zil-Hijjah in 61 AH, the two pre-teen sons of Muslim ibn Aqeel, were martyred in Kufa, Iraq, by the Godless Hareth ibn Urwah. There are two different accounts of the tragic martyrdom of 12-year old Mohammad and 10-year...

On 23rd of the Islamic month of Zil-Hijjah in 61 A...

As we said, Aza al-Husain or Majalis al-Husain (A.S.) means a gathering to mourn Imam Husain(A.S.). In this sense it was first formally used by Imam, Ja'far Sadeq (AS), great-grandson of the Martyr of Karbala, and the 6thInfallible Successor of Proph...

As we said, Aza al-Husain or Majalis al-Husain (A....

Imam Zain al-Abedin (AS) as the survivor of the Karbala tragedy and as the son and successor of the Prophet’s grandson, held aloft the torch of genuine Islamic teachings. Although a captive in the aftermath of the tragedy, even in the court of Yazid ...

Imam Zain al-Abedin (AS) as the survivor of the Ka...

We commemorate Ashura’ to symbolise and express our grief and emotions towards the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussain (AS), to keep Imam al-Hussain’s (AS) cause alive in our hearts and to be committed to his cause. Also, we want to extract lessons from the...

We commemorate Ashura’ to symbolise and express ou...

The Heat of Husaini Love The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: Surely, there exists in the hearts of the Mu'mineen, with respect to the martyrdom of Husain (A.S.), a heat that never subsides. Mustadrak al‑Wasail vol 10 pg. 318 A'ashura ‑ A Day of Grief ...

The Heat of Husaini Love The Holy Prophet (S.A.W....

He looked at the bodies of his loved ones. Tears flowed out of his eyes. He looked at the sky and seemed to draw some strength from an unseen source. Then, like a muezzin from a minaret, he raised a call: “Is there anyone who will come to assist us? ...

He looked at the bodies of his loved ones. Tears f...

The memorable days of Muharram and Saffar have passed by with a river of tears and thunder of the matam. This is the remembrance of the King of the Martyrs, the remembrance that our Holy Prophet (saww) had promised: When the Holy Prophet (saww) info...

The memorable days of Muharram and Saffar have pas...

All narrators of hadith and chroniclers of history are unanimous that the Prophet migrated from his hometown Mecca to Medina on the 1st of Rabi al-Awwal. They also collectively state that Imam Ali (AS) risked his life and limb to sleep on the Prophet...

All narrators of hadith and chroniclers of history...