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THA'LABIYYAH Here, someone came and asked Imam Husayn, "What is the Verse of Qur'an 'The day when we shall call all people by their leader.' about?" The Imam replied, "A leader who calls to guidance and people obey his call and a leader who calls to ...

THA'LABIYYAH Here, someone came and asked Imam Hus...

TAN'IM The Imam left Mecca, and at Tan'im he met a caravan which carried luxury goods and royal robes and gowns. It was a delivery for the "king", Yazid Ibn Mu'awiyah from his governor at Yemen. The Imam ordered that all the cargo of the caravan be t...

TAN'IM The Imam left Mecca, and at Tan'im he met a...

While in Mecca, Imam Husayn received the news that Yazid had sent 'Umar Ibn Sa'd Ibn al-As as delegate of the caliph to the Hajj pilgrims and that among his duties was to kill Imam Husayn, on the spot, wherever he finds him. Because of this, the Imam...

While in Mecca, Imam Husayn received the news that...

Two of Muslim's sons were in Ziyad. Al-Saduq (d. 381/991 CE) narrates in his book, al-'Amali, by his chain of Isnad from an old man of Ziyad, who said, "When the Imam was killed, two of Muslim's children, Muhammad and Ibrahim, were captured. Ibn Ziya...

Two of Muslim's sons were in Ziyad. Al-Saduq (d. 3...

They brought him to Ibn Ziyad and when Muslim saw water he asked for some. Bahili said to him, "You are not going to taste this water until you taste the fire of Hell." Muslim said, "Who Are You? You are the one who deserves the fire!" And sat at the...

They brought him to Ibn Ziyad and when Muslim saw ...

When Ibn Ziyad was sure of Muslim's residence in Hani's house, he sent spies to watch the activities outside and inside the house and see who comes and who does not. Then, he sent some people to Hani, saying, "The governor missed you and he asked abo...

When Ibn Ziyad was sure of Muslim's residence in H...

Ibn Ziyad immediately went hunting after Muslim. When Muslim heard about the speech of Ibn Ziyad and his threat, he decided to find a new place to stay. That night, he secretly left the house of Mukhtar and went to the house of Hani Ibn 'Urwah who wa...

Ibn Ziyad immediately went hunting after Muslim. W...

The Imam sent three people with Muslim: Qays Ibn Mash'ar al-Saydawi, 'Imarah Ibn 'Abdullah al-Saluli and 'Abdul Rahman Ibn 'Abdullah al-Azdi. The Imam said to Muslim, "Fear God, and check to see if whatever the people of Kufah are saying in their let...

The Imam sent three people with Muslim: Qays Ibn M...

Imam Husayn settled at the house of Abbas Ibn Abdul Muttalib. The people of Mecca visited him and pilgrims visiting the city for the upcoming Hajj season also visited him. Ibn az-Zubayr also visited the Imam, but he was jealous that the Imam was attr...

Imam Husayn settled at the house of Abbas Ibn Abdu...

Yazid, in order to assure his kingship, needed the submission of his political rivals. He ordered the governor of Medinah to take the allegiances of Imam Husayn (grandson of Prophet Muhammad and spiritual leader of the community) and Ibn az-Zubayr 1 ...

Yazid, in order to assure his kingship, needed the...

Whatever your age, regular physical activity should be part of your lifestyle, and the benefits will not only last you a lifetime but add up to a better quality of life involving: *Greater confidence and self-awareness *Improved health, fitness and o...

Whatever your age, regular physical activity shoul...

Start making up excuses to neglect your work out when the weather starts to chill. You have to keep your willpower thawed out! If you think that the start of cold weather is the end of your exercise routine, think again. The cold weather is no excuse...

Start making up excuses to neglect your work out w...

New health guidelines suggest that a mere two and half-hours of weekly physical activity is sufficient for adults to remain healthy. Consistent with the findings of previous studies, the new statement urges individuals to become physically active in ...

New health guidelines suggest that a mere two and ...

Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years starting as young as age 12 can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active to lower their risk ...

Get your daughters off the couch: New research sho...

Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests. While exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some people, there is also evidence that physical...

Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by med...

Setting aside time during your morning routine for exercise yields great benefits. People who exercise in the a.m. will find themselves much more energized throughout the day, as well as an increased metabolism. It is important, however, to choose yo...

Setting aside time during your morning routine for...

How Much Exercise Is Safe for Gestational Diabetes? Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches and fatigue. Being fit during pregnancy means safe, mild to moderate exercise at lea...

How Much Exercise Is Safe for Gestational Diabetes...

You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? Now find out how exercise can improve your life. 1. Exercise improves your mood. Need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help ...

You know exercise is good for you — but do you kno...

1.An act of obedience The hijab is an act of obedience to Allah and to his prophet (pbuh), Allah says in the Qur'an: `It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their ...

1.An act of obedience The hijab is an act of obedi...

“Why do you wear that thing on your head?” “Thing” referring to hijab, the scarf that covers my hair and that is a practice of my faith, Islam. I think all Muslim ladies wearing hijab in a non-Muslim society have been asked this question repeatedly. ...

“Why do you wear that thing on your head?” “Thing”...

“I can feel the extra respect coming my way. People take me more seriously, and I feel protected and confident when I step out.” Dr. Mrs. N.Z. Vakil, M.D. “In the modern society of today, a woman has always been looked upon as just another sexual obj...

“I can feel the extra respect coming my way. Peopl...