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 power of faith and religious belief could be the greatest help for the afflicted, and it could relieve them from this evil habit. Such individuals should never consider themselves as cursed and reprobated individuals with God. Rather, one should...

The power of faith and religious belief could be t...

A perfect and healthy diet resulting in general nourishment is very effective in struggle against this habit, which mostly originates from or causes weak nervous system. Bathing in cool water (of course, when the weather is good), and then body mass...

A perfect and healthy diet resulting in general no...

One should completely avoid associating with individuals afflicted with this vice at all times specially during the period of struggle, as he avoids those suffering from cholera. Moreover, one should never neglect the fatal and painful harms and cons...

One should completely avoid associating with indiv...

Suggestion has a critical role in struggle against this habit. The addicted individuals should regularly suggest to themselves that they can give up this ugly habit completely. In order to increase and expedite the effect of suggestion, as a French...

Suggestion has a critical role in struggle against...

If possible, such individuals should marry at the first opportunity. Even if they can only be engaged (of course, a legal engagement with legal marriage contract), they should not lose this opportunity. In short, marriage has a significant effect in...

If possible, such individuals should marry at the ...

Such persons should certainly and unconditionally avoid loneliness. They should never be alone, do not stay alone at home, do not sleep alone in the room, and do not go to a solitary place even for studying. When they feel loneliness anywhere, they...

Such persons should certainly and unconditionally ...

Psychologists say: For withdrawal from a bad habit, a good habit should be found to replace it. For instance, those accustomed to gambling cannot give it up despite observing and feeling all its harms, and according to themselves, when it is the tim...

Psychologists say: For withdrawal from a bad habit...

It is well known that sportsmen are undersexed, because a large part of their physical and mental energy is directed to sports, and naturally, less remains for other issues. On this account, in order to prevent extreme sexual provocation, it is nece...

It is well known that sportsmen are undersexed, be...

The youths should prepare a program for all times of day and night for themselves to avoid even an hour of idle time. We do not say that they should study or work continuously. Rather they should have a program even for their recreation and sport, w...

The youths should prepare a program for all times ...

If the youths watch “sexy films” every night in the cinema or on television, and spend a major part of their valuable time reading “romantic fiction” and watching “provocative photos” of porn magazines, and ogle at half-naked females in the streets, ...

If the youths watch “sexy films” every night in th...

As mentioned earlier, risks and harms of sexual perversions, specially masturbation, which is sometimes called Onanism after a historical legend, are undeniable because it turns to “addiction” soon, a deep-rooted and fatal addiction so that the affli...

As mentioned earlier, risks and harms of sexual pe...

Now, we draw the attention of all dear youths to the following points to avoid formation of this habit, or cure it: First step 1- The first notable step for the afflicted is that despite its fatal consequences, this heinous sexual habit is curable, ...

Now, we draw the attention of all dear youths to t...

Here, we read another painful and distressful letter from an afflicted youth (we have not mentioned his name), and review another scene from the sorrowful spectacles of this tainted society. Now, let us follow our discussion regarding the heinous an...

Here, we read another painful and distressful lett...

However, the harms of such perversion are too many to be included here. One of its most horrible dangers is that the disastrous practice is not controllable at all, and will power weakens with its increasing development. It develops into such a stran...

However, the harms of such perversion are too many...

However, the youths shall tear the curtains of ignorance and malefaction covering the most sensitive facts concerned with them through their wisdom and intellect, and instead of escaping from perception of reality and resorting to subjects with no ef...

However, the youths shall tear the curtains of ign...