After him, al-Hurr Ibn Yazid al-Riyahi came out accompanied by Zuhayr Ibn al-Qayn who was protecting him from the rear. Whenever one of them attacked and the situation became critical, the other would attack to rescue him, and they kept doing so for ...

After him, al-Hurr Ibn Yazid al-Riyahi came out ac...

Habib Ibn Muzahir heard what that rogue had said, so he responded to him by saying, “Do you claim that prayers are not accepted from the Prophet's Family but yours are accepted, you ass?!” Al-Hasin charged at him, so Habib slapped the face of al-Hasi...

Habib Ibn Muzahir heard what that rogue had said, ...

When ‘Izrah son of Qays, who was head of the cavalry division, noticed how weak his fellows were and how they failed in their mission whenever they charged, he sent a message to ‘Umar Ibn Sa’d asking for more men. ‘Umar Ibn Sa’d said to Shabth Ibn R...

When ‘Izrah son of Qays, who was head of the caval...

‘Amr Ibn al-Hajjaj attacked from the Euphrates' side, fighting for a while. This engagement involved Muslim Ibn ‘Awsajah. Muslim Ibn ‘Abdullah al-Dababi and ‘Abdullah Ibn Khashkarah al-Bijli attacked him, causing a huge cloud of dust which, once diss...

‘Amr Ibn al-Hajjaj attacked from the Euphrates' si...

When al-Husayn (‘a) saw that a large number of his companions had died, he took hold of his sacred beard and said, “Allah's Wrath intensified against the Jews for having attributed a son to Him, and His Wrath intensified against the Christians who ma...

When al-Husayn (‘a) saw that a large number of his...

When the rest of al-Husayn's companions saw the large number of those who had been killed from their camp, two, three, or four men simultaneously sought al-Husayn's permission to let them defend him and his ladies. Each member of these groups tried h...

When the rest of al-Husayn's companions saw the la...

‘Umar Ibn Sa’d advanced towards al-Husayn's troops and shot an arrow saying, “Testify for me with the governor that I shot the first arrow.” Others followed suit.1 Hardly any of al-Husayn's men escaped being shot at by an arrow.2 The Imam (‘a) said ...

‘Umar Ibn Sa’d advanced towards al-Husayn's troops...

Al-Hurr sought al-Husayn's permission to address the people, and permission was granted to him. As loudly as he could, al-Hurr called out to the Kufians thus: “O people of Kufa! A foolish and a bad example for others have you surely set when you inv...

Al-Hurr sought al-Husayn's permission to address t...

Having heard his speech and his plea for help, al-Hurr came to ‘Umar Ibn Sa’d and said, “Are you going to fight this man?” “Yes, by Allah,” said ‘Umar, adding, “a fight in the easiest part of which heads will roll down and hands will be cut off.” Al...

Having heard his speech and his plea for help, al-...

al-Husayn (‘a) called upon ‘Umar Ibn Sa’d to come forward. The latter very much hated to look the Imam (‘a) in the eyes. The Imam (‘a) said to him, “O ‘Umar! Do you really claim that you will kill me so that the bastard-son will make you the wali of ...

al-Husayn (‘a) called upon ‘Umar Ibn Sa’d to come ...

Al-Husayn (‘a) rode his horse and took a copy of the Holy Qur’an which he spread over his head then stood in front of those people and said, “O people! The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of my grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S), are the arbitrator...

Al-Husayn (‘a) rode his horse and took a copy of t...

Burayr Ibn Khudayr sought al-Husayn's permission to deliver a speech He was a mentor, a tabi’i, a qari, actually one of the most prominent qaris of Kufa's grand mosque. Among the people of Hamdan he enjoyed a great deal of honour and prestige. Havin...

Burayr Ibn Khudayr sought al-Husayn's permission t...

Zuhayr Ibn al-Qayn came out on a horse with a huge tail, fully armed. He shouted out: “O people of Kufa! Be forewarned of a torment from Allah! It is the obligation of each Muslim to admonish his brethren. Till now, we are still brethren following th...

Zuhayr Ibn al-Qayn came out on a horse with a huge...

A number of men, including ‘Abdullah Ibn Hawzah al-Tamimi15, came charging in the Imam's direction. “Is Husayn among you?” shouted ‘Abdullah once, twice, and thrice. After the third call, al-Husayn's companions said, “Al-Husayn (‘a) is right here; wh...

A number of men, including ‘Abdullah Ibn Hawzah al...

Al-Husayn (‘a) called for his camel. Having mounted it, he called out loudly enough to be heard saying: “O people! Listen to my speech and do not rush till I admonish you with that which I owe you, and so that I tell you why I have come here; so, if...

Al-Husayn (‘a) called for his camel. Having mounte...

Having cast a look at the troops that resembled a torrent, al-Husayn (‘a) raised his hands to supplicate thus: “Lord! You are my trust in every adversity, my hope in every hardship! You are to me my trust and treasure for whatever afflicts me! How ...

Having cast a look at the troops that resembled a ...

Both Ibn Qawlawayh and al-Mas’udi1 have said that when it was the tenth of Muharram, al-Husayn (‘a) led the morning prayers for his band then stood up to deliver a sermon. He praised Allah and glorified Him then said, “Allah Almighty has permitted yo...

Both Ibn Qawlawayh and al-Mas’udi1 have said that ...

The chief of the faithfuls Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) says, “One day I and Fatima paid a visit to Holy Prophet (as) who began crying. I asked, “O Messenger of God (as) may my father and mother be sacrificed for you, what is the reason for your crying?” ...

The chief of the faithfuls Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) ...

Imam al-Baqir (as) says, “Refrain from having sexual intercourse in places where an understanding child can see you and follows your action to such an extent that he can narrate to others what he has seen.” The author of Wasailush Shia narrates a tr...

Imam al-Baqir (as) says, “Refrain from having sexu...

The Piercing Arrows The monsters that fought Imam Hussein in Karbala had no mercy whatsoever. They did not respect the family of the Prophet. However, it is one thing to ignore the voice of righteousness and the voice of God embodied in Imam Hussein...

The Piercing Arrows The monsters that fought Imam...

The sacred blood of Imam Hussein, his family, and his companions (peace be upon them all) was spilled on the plains of Karbala on the 10th of Muharram. Their mutilated bodies lay on the sand with their heads raised on spears. Women, children, and the...

The sacred blood of Imam Hussein, his family, and ...