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In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Ro...

In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling w...

It was time for Salatudh Dhuhr. The fighting was not suspended and in such cases the salaa prayed is Salatul Khawf. Imam prayed whilst two of his companions stood before him to shield him. Besides Sa'eed ibn Abdallah Hanafi there was Zuhayr ibn Qayn ...

It was time for Salatudh Dhuhr. The fighting was n...

There were two friends in Karbala on the day of ‘Ashura. One was Aabis who was a renowned narrator of ahadith, a brave leader and fiery orator. The other was Shawzab, a memoriser of ahadith who held classes attended by many to learn the ahadith of ah...

There were two friends in Karbala on the day of ‘A...

Wahab ibn Abdullah Al-Kalbi had just got married and was returning to his hometown with his mother and the newly-wed bride Haniyya. Passing through Karbala, they found a camp pitched on one side and a large army poised against the few in those tents....

Wahab ibn Abdullah Al-Kalbi had just got married a...

The reason that I chose the topic, “the Most Beautiful Choice”? is the answer Hazrat Zeinab gave to Ibn-e-Ziad’s hurtful remarks about Ashura. Expressing her viewpoints about Ashura, despite all atrocities committed against the Household of the holy ...

The reason that I chose the topic, “the Most Beaut...

Imam Hussein shouted, "Is there any one who can come to our rescue? Is there any one who can protect the sanctity of the family of Allah's Apostle?" The screaming and crying of women could be heard as a result of his plea. One by one the companions o...

Imam Hussein shouted, "Is there any one who can co...

When Abbas was killed, Imam Hussain searched around only to find out that there was no one who could bail him out; he looked to his family and companions to find them slain like sacrificial lambs; in the meantime he used to hear the incessant crying ...

When Abbas was killed, Imam Hussain searched aroun...

At forenoon of the tenth of Muharram when the heat of the sun started scorching the earth, Hussain, his household and companions began to feel the severity of thirst. The enemy was adamant not to give them access to the water of the River Euphrates o...

At forenoon of the tenth of Muharram when the heat...

Shia Muslims around the world are preparing to start processions marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and 72 of his companions. The mourners have begun heading to the Iraqi city of Karbala, where the shrine of the grandson of Prop...

Shia Muslims around the world are preparing to sta...

Hurr was the name of one of the high-ranking commanders of the army of Omar-e-Sad who faced the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, Hussein-ibn-Ali, with orders from Yazeed-ibn-Muawiah to either get Hussein’s allegiance for his corrupt Khalifat, or kil...

Hurr was the name of one of the high-ranking comma...

The Martyrdom of Ahl ul-Bayt (As) - The Posterity of the Prophet (pbah) Since none of the companions who fought with Hussain was spared, members of his immediate family got ready to make the ultimate sacrifice in a manner that was characteristic of t...

The Martyrdom of Ahl ul-Bayt (As) - The Posterity ...

By: Rasul Jafariyan Translated by: Zahra' Shuja Khani As a sacred religious movement and as a revolutionary political step the epic of Karbala is the most crucial religio- political uprising in the political culture of the Shi ah. This movement aimed...

By: Rasul Jafariyan Translated by: Zahra' Shuja Kh...

by : Dr. Ibrahim Ayati Truly speaking if we wish to find out the causes of the rising of the Imam we shall have to make a search for its preliminaries during a period of at least thirty years preceding that time, because about thirty years after the ...

by : Dr. Ibrahim Ayati Truly speaking if we wish t...

A. THE MESSAGE Over one thousand three hundred and fifty years ago, on the 10th of Muharram, just before 'asr, a man stood on a sand-dune at Kerbala. He was bleeding from several wounds on his body. He had lost everything. Since early morning he had ...

A. THE MESSAGE Over one thousand three hundred and...

by : Shaykh Radi Al-Yasin Martyrdom Al-Hasan, peace be on Him, was given poison several times. We will detail this matter when we discuss the fulfillment of the conditions of the Peace Treaty. When Al-Hasan, peace be on Him, felt the danger in the la...

by : Shaykh Radi Al-Yasin Martyrdom Al-Hasan, peac...

Plant tomatoes early in the growing season, about two or three weeks after the last frost. Some varieties produce only one crop of tomatoes (a good choice for containers), while others keep producing until the first frost. Materials Tomato seedlings...

Plant tomatoes early in the growing season, about ...

Materials Garlic clove Potting soil Small pot Directions Plant an unpeeled garlic clove in potting soil, pointed end up. Cover completely, water every few days, and keep in the sun.

Materials Garlic clove Potting soil Small pot Di...

by Nancy Witting Compost is a free gift of nature that all plants thrive on. As a soil amendment or mulch, it improves the fertility and water-holding capacity of soil, encourages healthy root development in plants, and provides food for the microorg...

by Nancy Witting Compost is a free gift of nature ...

by Nancy Witting Gardening with your family can be fun, and it can be a great way to teach your kids about nature and the environment. If you'd like to see green plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees in your yard instead of just a broad expanse of lawn,...

by Nancy Witting Gardening with your family can be...

The key to a healthy garden is good soil, and good soil is full of nutrients and organic matter. The best way to improve your soil is to add compost. You can buy compost or make it yourself in a store-bought or homemade composter. Materials Large pl...

The key to a healthy garden is good soil, and good...

Your child should grow seedlings indoors about one month before he wants to plant them outside. Materials Styrofoam cups Potting soil Seeds Pen Tray Spray bottle full of water Plastic wrap Directions Fill Styrofoam cups with potting soil. Plant th...

Your child should grow seedlings indoors about one...