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Sumayyah bint Khayyat A Persian Hero Among Arabs Mercy for The Elderly The battle started out well for the Muslims army, as their spirits were still high from the Battle of Badr. They had momentum on their side, as Talha ibn Abi Talha - from the Ban...

Sumayyah bint Khayyat A Persian Hero Among Arabs M...

A Persian Hero Among Arabs The Battle of Banu Mustaliq As it was for those before you 1Yet as Allah promised in his book, “Allah will certainly perfect His light, even to the dismay of the disbelievers.” (1) this light is protected and will continu...

A Persian Hero Among Arabs The Battle of Banu Mus...

The Battle of Banu Mustaliq The Birth Sacrifice Violence against women in Islam The defeat of the bravest and strongest man in the enemy’s army, who was considered equivalent to a thousand soldiers in terms of being warlike and courageous, saved the...

The Battle of Banu Mustaliq The Birth Sacrifice Vi...

Happiness Drowning Never Bet Against Ali (a.s) The Sorrow of Mountains The rise of Islam had put many tribes on their toes. The fear of losing worldly leadership and desired lifestyles were factors for hatred towards Islam. Thus, many tribes tried t...

Happiness Drowning Never Bet Against Ali (a.s) The...

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...

Bani Umayyah not only opposed holding mourning ceremonies for the Doyen of Martyrs, Imam al-Husayn (as), but they also went so far as to introduce it as a day for festivities and happy celebrations. They did this as a practical measure of opposing mo...

Bani Umayyah not only opposed holding mourning cer...

Mu‘awiyah took advantage of this opportunity. He sent a letter to Imam al-Hasan (as) in which he proposed peace. He said Imam al-Hasan (as) was free to demand any conditions for himself, his Ahl al-Bayt (as) and his Shi‘ahs. In his reply, Imam al-Ha...

Mu‘awiyah took advantage of this opportunity. He s...

Imam al-Hasan (as) ascended to the leadership of Kufah at a time when Mu‘awiyah was planning to mount a decisive war against the Imam and bring about a final conquest of Kufah. In some of his letters to his governors and appointed stooges, Mu‘awiyah...

Imam al-Hasan (as) ascended to the leadership of K...

In order for us to understand the conditions of the people of Kufah, the people who pledged allegiance with Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba (as), it is important to refer to Imam ‘Ali’s (as) words about them, because he lived with them for many years and wa...

In order for us to understand the conditions of th...

Historians have narrated that when Abu al-Fadl al-‘Abbas (as) decided to go on the battlefield, Imam al-Husayn (as) requested that he bring some water for the children and newborns. Abu al-Fadl (as) got a water skin and mounted his horse. He started...

Historians have narrated that when Abu al-Fadl al-...

Historians have recounted: When Muslim ibn ‘Aqil was informed that ‘Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad had made a speech warning the people of Kufah not to follow him, Muslim ibn ‘Aqil feared that the government agents would arrest and kill him. For this reason, ...

Historians have recounted: When Muslim ibn ‘Aqil w...

Imam al-Husayn (as) bestowed the title, “the Shi‘ahs of Abu Sufiyan” on the soldiers of ‘Umar ibn Sa‘d. He addressed them in this way, «ويحکم يا شيعه آل ابي سفيان! إن لم يکن لکم دين، وکنتم لا تخافون المعاد، فکونوا أحراراً في دنياکم.» “W...

Imam al-Husayn (as) bestowed the title, “the Shi‘a...

When we inspect historical accounts, we see that the commanders of ‘Umar ibn Sa‘d’s army were bitter and obstinate enemies of Imam al-Husayn (as) and the Ahl al-Bayt (as). They were all of Nawasib, Khawarij and Umayyad descent, including ‘Ubayd Allah...

When we inspect historical accounts, we see that t...

‘Abis ibn Abi Shabib Shakiri was one of the most famous Shi‘ah personalities in Kufah. He was a tribal headman and a very brave man. He was an eloquent speaker and a man devoted to worship. The tribe of Bani Shakir was among the most sincere believer...

‘Abis ibn Abi Shabib Shakiri was one of the most f...

You promised not to interfere until the letter of Ibn Ziyad arrives.” Hurr said, “That is true, but these people did not come with you.” Imam al-Husayn (as) said, “These people are my helpers and companions. It is better for you to keep your promise ...

You promised not to interfere until the letter of ...

With recourse to history, especially after the death of Imam ‘Ali (as) and during the time of Imam al-Husayn (as), and with careful examination of the beliefs of the people of Kufah, we come to the conclusion that the predominant type of Shi‘ism whic...

With recourse to history, especially after the dea...

He is one of the professors and scholars of al-Azhar University. After a lot of research about the Shi‘ahs, he understood the legitimate claims of this sect and traveled to Iran. In a speech to the people of Ahwaz, a province in Iran, he said, “My lo...

He is one of the professors and scholars of al-Azh...

Ahmad Husayn Ya‘qub had traveled to Iran on the anniversary of the death of Imam Khomeini. He says, “One of the things on my programme during the death anniversary was to visit the shrine of Imam Khomeini. In the morning of that day, I went to visit ...

Ahmad Husayn Ya‘qub had traveled to Iran on the an...

In his book entitled, “Thumma Ahdaytu” (Then, I was Guided), he says, “My friend Mun‘im and I traveled together to Karbala and there I understood the sufferings of our leader al-Husayn, like the Shi‘ahs do. I understood that Imam al-Husayn is not dea...

In his book entitled, “Thumma Ahdaytu” (Then, I wa...

In his book entitled, “Laqad Shayya‘ani al-Husayn (as)” (Al-Husayn Made Me a Shi‘ah), he writes, “One of the people close to me asked, ‘Who made you a Shi‘ah and what books did you trust and find reliable for your research?’ I answered, ‘As regards w...

In his book entitled, “Laqad Shayya‘ani al-Husayn ...

In his book entiltled, “Manhaj fi al-Intima’ al-Madhhabi”, he recounts the story of his religious transformation and spiritual insight in this way, “Yes, the beginning was like this. The actual beginning was the guiding light of al-Husayn. The ship ...

In his book entiltled, “Manhaj fi al-Intima’ al-Ma...