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It is a historically foregone conclusion that Imam Hussein (a.s.) was fully aware of the fact that his opposition to the Ummayyad policy and the strong stance he took against it would only lead to his martyrdom in the way of Allah, whether he remaine...

It is a historically foregone conclusion that Imam...

Imam Hussein (a.s.), together with his pious companions, passed the night before the tenth of Muharram in prayers, supplications and getting ready for the following day. That night came to an end. It was as if a long history had elapsed. The tenth of...

Imam Hussein (a.s.), together with his pious compa...

On the desert of Karbala' Imam Hussein (a.s.) emerged as a symbol for free men, and a slogan for the revolutionaries throughout the ages and generations. On the other hand, the Ummayyad authorities, at the helm of which stood Ubaidullah bin Ziyad in ...

On the desert of Karbala' Imam Hussein (a.s.) emer...

Imam Hussein's (a.s.) caravan set off on the eighth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, (the day the pilgrims get ready to perform hajj), in the year of 60 A.H. Many had questioned as to why he would leave without performing the hajj ceremonies. He repl...

Imam Hussein's (a.s.) caravan set off on the eight...

The Ummayyads were extremely worried at the news of the success of Hussein (a.s.) in Mecca. He had won over nearly the whole city. Fearing the spread of the opposition movement, Yazid dispatched an army from Syria. He appointed Umar bin Sa'id bin al-...

The Ummayyads were extremely worried at the news o...

Shortly after the death of Mu'awiyah, his son, Yazid, took over. He ordered his governors to take the pledge of allegiance to him from the people. He focused on Imam Hussein (a.s.), in particular, due to the Ummayyad conviction that he was the unshak...

Shortly after the death of Mu'awiyah, his son, Yaz...

Mu'awiyah entered the city of Kufa after signing the peace treaty with Imam Hassan (a.s.). His army encircled it. He addressed the Kufans in these words: "O people of Kufa! Do you think that I have fought you for the sake of prayer, poor-rate and haj...

Mu'awiyah entered the city of Kufa after signing t...

Imam Hussein's role in Islamic life started very early. While still a young man, he contributed effectively to the rising movement of Islam. Eminent was his role during the Imamate of his father, the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.). Side by side wit...

Imam Hussein's role in Islamic life started very e...

We deem it suitable to mention some of his activities in the field of Islamic thought. These texts testify to his great intellectual capacity, polished by the divine message and set on the right track by Allah, the Almighty. Nafi' bin al-Azraq, the h...

We deem it suitable to mention some of his activit...

This is another one of his key attributes. Once a young servant of his did something which deserved punishment. When Imam Hussein (a.s.) wanted to punish him, the servant said: "Who curb their anger." "Let him go", said the Imam. "And those who forgi...

This is another one of his key attributes. Once a ...

Once Imam Hussein (a.s.) passed by poor men eating crumbs of bread on a mat. He greeted them and they invited him to their meal. He sat among them and said: "If your food were not alms, I would have eaten with you. Come home with me," he asked them. ...

Once Imam Hussein (a.s.) passed by poor men eating...

A look at the ethical side of Imam Hussein's (a.s.) character would be enough to shed light on the vividness of his relations with the ummah, for he was the most perfect and exemplary leader during his time. We don't mean that Imam Hussein (a.s.) was...

A look at the ethical side of Imam Hussein's (a.s....

We can better understand the depth of Imam Hussein's (a.s.) relationship with Allah, the Most High, if we don't lose sight of the fact that the Prophet (s.a.w.) himself taught him the ideology of Islam and brought him up spiritually as he had done wi...

We can better understand the depth of Imam Hussein...

In our latest booklet 10 we referred to the fact that the characters of both Imams Hassan and Hussein (a.s.) have many traits in common. Both of them received their initial stage of training before shouldering the heavy task of propagating and defend...

In our latest booklet 10 we referred to the fact t...

"... say: 'I do not ask you f or any payment f or my preaching to you, except the love f or my relatives...'" Holy Qur'an (42:23) The Qur'anic exegesists state that this verse was revealed concerning Ali, Fatimah, Hassan and Hussein (a.s.). Jabir bin...

"... say: 'I do not ask you f or any payment f or ...

"Allah only wishes to keep away uncleanness from you (Household of the Prophet) and purify you thoroughly." Holy Qur'an (33:33) Traditionists say, regarding the reason this verse was revealed, that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) called for a shawl. With i...

"Allah only wishes to keep away uncleanness from y...

"If anyone disputes with you about it (your prophethood) after the knowledge has come to you, say, 'Come, let us bring our sons and your sons and our women and your women and ourselves and yourselves and pray to Allah to curse the lying party." Holy ...

"If anyone disputes with you about it (your prophe...

On the third of the blessed month of Sha'ban, the fourth year after Hijrah and a year after the birth of Imam Hassan (a.s.), the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) was given news of the birth of Imam Hussein (a.s.). He hurried to the house of Imam Ali and F...

On the third of the blessed month of Sha'ban, the ...

Islamic law has limited precepts concerning the work of a wife as follows: 1. The wife has the right to stipulate in her marriage contract that her husband should not prevent her from working. 2. The husband must agree to let his wife work through mu...

Islamic law has limited precepts concerning the wo...

Islamic law summons people to work. It urges them to work using many practical attitudes, concepts, and texts. Among them are the following words of Allah, the Exalted: "He it is Who made for you the earth subservient, traverse you then its board sid...

Islamic law summons people to work. It urges them ...

Among the basic problems of human society are: the problem of money, individual and collective income, and the balance between income and spending. This includes the economy of family and its financial balance between expenses and consumption. So, wa...

Among the basic problems of human society are: the...