These are considered the real criminals who were directly responsible. At their head come Mu'awiya and his son, Yazid. Other attacks on the Holy Family which took place during the Umayyad period are mentioned and the Umayyads take the blame....

These are considered the real criminals who were d...

These are regarded as the Muslims most responsible for what happened. They wrote to al-Husayn asking him to come and promising to support him. They reneged on their promises. Yet they did not limit this to breach of faith and desertion. Some of them...

These are regarded as the Muslims most responsible...

When Muslims are mentioned in the poetry of lament for al-Husayn in terms of blame, it means the supporters and friends of the Umayyad regime. These are described as traitors to their faith and their religious duty; they are rebels against God. They...

When Muslims are mentioned in the poetry of lament...

i The martyrs of the revolution of al-Husayn at Karbala' have a very strong presence in popular consciousness. Their hearts encompass the emotions of love, wonder and sanctity which arise out of their attitude and devotion at Karbala.46 The scope f...

i The martyrs of the revolution of al-Husayn at K...

i 'Ali ibn al-Husayn was born on 11th Shaban in the year 33. When he was martyred on 10th Muhharram in the year 61, he was twenty-seven years and five months old. His mother was Layla bint Abi Murra ibn 'Urwa ibn Mas'ud al-Thaqafi. Urwa ibn Mas'ud h...

i 'Ali ibn al-Husayn was born on 11th Shaban in t...

Al-'Abbas was born in 26. His mother was Fatima, daughter of Hizam ibn Khalid ibn Rabi' (he was the brother of the poet Labid) ibn 'Amir ibn Kilab ibn Rabi'a ibn 'Amir ibn Sa'sa'a, of the tribe of Kilab. She was famous for her kunya 'Umm al-Banin'. ...

Al-'Abbas was born in 26. His mother was Fatima, d...

In the odes of the poets of lament for al-Husayn which they composed in praise of and in lament for the Holy Family, and in lament for al-Husayn, they have given expression to the ritual of the ziyara since the first half of the fourth century. It is...

In the odes of the poets of lament for al-Husayn w...

1. The First Example It is reported from Imam Abu 'Abd Allah Ja' far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq that he said: 'When you enter the Ha'ir,36 say: 1. O God, this is a position by which you have honoured me and distinguished me. O God, through it give me my...

1. The First Example It is reported from Imam Abu...

Hundreds of sound Traditions have been reported from the Imams of the Holy Family, in many of which there is the call to make pilgrimages to al-Husayn and that this should be done at all times, as well as on specific days, and from near and from far....

Hundreds of sound Traditions have been reported fr...

Perhaps, it may be that one of the things which distinguishes the Imamite Shi'a from many other Muslims is their extraordinary concern to make pilgrimages to saintly men and women in the history of Islam, and their intense eagerness to practise this ...

Perhaps, it may be that one of the things which di...

Al-Sayyid Muhsin al-Amin has reported: “It has been established that the Prophet used to visit the cemetery of al-Baqi' and the martyrs of Uhud. Ibn Maja has related with his chain of authorities that the Prophet said: 'Visit graves, for they will r...

Al-Sayyid Muhsin al-Amin has reported: “It has be...

Al-Shaykh Taqi al-Din Ahmad b. 'Abd al-Halim, better known as Ibn Taymiyya (661-728) held the view that pilgrimage (ziyara) to the tomb of the Prophet was forbidden, let alone pilgrimage to other tombs. He considered that travelling to make a pilgrim...

Al-Shaykh Taqi al-Din Ahmad b. 'Abd al-Halim, bett...

Many Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat,trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease. As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child dev...

Many Americans consume too many calories and too m...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed teen rolls over, hits the snooze button, and dozes off to revisit the Sandman. By the time the alarm sounds again, your child is only minutes away from catching the school bus. He gets dressed, brushes h...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed tee...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child's role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for you...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's he...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the energy they need to grow up healthy. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on creative ways to serve up breakfast and lunch and tips for picky eaters. If you have spec...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the ...

Many parents worry whether their children are getting “enough” to eat. Here are some guidelines to help you make sure your child gets enough, but not too much. Your child does not need the same serving size as an adult. Offer him small portions...

Many parents worry whether their children are gett...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recommendation Younger than 6 months Do not give fruit juice to infants younger than 6 months since it offers no nutritional benefit at this age. 1 to 6 years Limit juice to 4 to 6 ounces per day...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recomme...

Children can easily drink a lot of juice because juice tastes good. However, too much juice in your child’s diet can contribute to other problems, like poor nutrition, obesity, and tooth decay. Parents can continue to offer age-appropriate servings o...

Children can easily drink a lot of juice because j...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food allergy reactions can vary from mild to severe. Because many symptoms and illnesses could be wrong...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts agains...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides. Organic meat, eggs, and dairy products are obtained from animals that are fed natural feed and not given hormones or antibiotics. Natural foods are free of synthe...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pestici...