The Blood of Truth
The Blood of Truth - "And reckon not those who are killed in Allah's way as dead; nay, they are alive and are provided sustenance from their Lord; rejoicing in what Allah has given them out of His grace............" (Quran 3:169-170)
Aspects of the Life of Imam Husayn
Aspects of the Life of Imam Husayn, by: Sayyed Fadhil Bahr-ul-Uloom. Imam Husayn was Imam for a period of ten years and six months, coinciding with the rule of Mu'awiya. He lived under the most difficult outward conditions of suppression and persecution.
Horr (Battle of Karbala)
Horr (Battle of Karbala, by: Dr. Ali Shariati. Horr 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 to get the allegiance from the Imam.
Jihad and Shahadat
Jihad & Shahadat, by: Dr. Ali Shariati. The term "martyr", derived from the (Latin) root "mort", implies "death and dying", "Martyr" is a noun meaning "the one who dies for God and faith". Thus a martyr is, in any case, the one who dies. But a shahid is a
The Life of Zaynab binte Ali
The Life of Zaynab binte Ali, daughter of Imam Ali and Lady fatema (a.s). A Brief Look At Her Life
Philosophy of Aza-e-Hussain
The History and Philosophy of Aza-e-Hussain by: Late Bashir Rahim. On the hot desert plains of Kerbala, Imam Husein called "Is there anyone who will come to assist us ?" Was he calling upon his few followers or was it a call to Muslims of every generation
The Betrayal in Kufa
Pin-drop silence prevailed in the mosque at Kufa where a large congregation had gathered to offer evening prayers. Outside the mosque the town-crier was reading out the proclamation. It is hereby proclaimed for the information of all the citizens of Kufa
The Bani Umayyah
Bani Umayyah had been sworn enemies of the Bani Hashim since the time when Hashim, the forefather of our Prophet (S), had succeeded in banishing his evil half-brother Umayyah from Makka.
The Martyrs of Karbala
Their faith in God, sincere devotion, dauntless courage, unconquerable fidelity, unfailing patience, charitable disposition, ideal consideration for life after death and the ever mindfulness of the Day of Judgement. They were divinely selected ones, ideal
The Triumph of Imam Husain (a.s.)
Islam gave to the world the wonderful spirit of Tolerance and Democracy at a time when empires were tearing one another to pieces, and force and hatred were the order of the day, and love and brotherhood had disappeared from the world.
Sermon of Imam Husayn to the Army of Yazid
In order to remove any misconceptions in the minds of Yazid's army, the Imam addressed them on the day of Ashura before fighting commenced.
ZAINAB speaks in the darbar of Yazid bin Mu'awiyah
When Yazid bin Mu'awiyah openly rejected the Prophethood and started abusing the Holy Family in his court, Zaynab bin Ali, the courageous daughter of a courageous father, stood up and gave a very moving speech in response to Yazid's statements.
Ashura: A Lesson in Freedom
The month of Muharram brings with it the memory of a sacrifice the like of which is difficult to find in the history of Islam, indeed of mankind. Learn how the Imam thought us the Lessson in Freedom.
The Story of Choice!
The story is about a "choice", the most important manifestation of the meaning of human being. But what kind of choice? We are all faced with several choices in our everyday life: career, friend, wife, house, major.. But in this story, the choice is much
Imam Hussain - The Martyr Of Islam
The struggle between justice and oppression and the clash between truth and falsehood is as old as human existence on earth. Almighty God chose and appointed under His prerogative, great Prophets and Messengers like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and M
Impacts of Karbala on the Vigilance of Muslims
Unlike a hasty approach to the event of Karbala which may reflect the idea that the revolution of Imam Husain was unfulfilled and it was an unsuccessful struggle, when we carefully study the historical events after the tragedy of Karbala we will, no doubt
Zainab - The Role Model of Courage and Dedication
Fatima Az-Zahra' (a.s.) was the supreme model of the Muslim women. She was infallible in her mind and spoke only the truth; infallible in her heart, which had no place except for good, and infallible in her life, which was driven by spiritual values that
Karbala: The never-ending battle
When terrorists plant a roadside bomb, target a busy marketplace, office building or shopping mall, we see the spirit of Yazid's army at work. When extremists kidnap someone and cut off his head, bomb a school full of children, or target a group of worshi
Philosophy of Azadari
The supreme sacrifice by Husayn bin 'Ali, his family and companions in Karbala is rightly considered as the epoch-making event in the history of Islam. No serious historian would question the event or its importance. In this article, I would like to under
If They Sever our Legs and Hands, We shall Crawl to the Holy Lands
Some push their parents in wheelchairs. People of all age groups trudge in the scorching heat of the sun during the day and in the bone-chilling cold at night. They travel across rough terrain, down uneven roads, through terrorist strongholds and dangerou
Ashura - A Day Like No Other
The sky had turned crimson red... While the time was in the early hours of the afternoon, the sun looked like it was about to set...It was really hard to focus on any particular section of the plains of 'Naynawa'. At the same time it was difficult to look
Imam Hussain's Revolution: Reasons and Motives
All those who are familiar with the Imam's life do certainly realize that his role in serving Islam had started very early in his life. He has contributed to the rising Islamic movement when he was a boy, and played a significant role, when his father was
Karbala: The Everlasting Stand
What you are about to read is a story of a great man whose uprising has no like in the annals of history. A revolution with goals most sublime, a victory most profound and at its core a pronouncement of reform over conquest. The story of Imam Hussain, the
Karbala: A Revolution of Hearts and Minds
"Let the mourning congregations for the Master of the Oppressed and the Lord of the Free - congregations in which wisdom and intellect overcome ignorance, justice overpowers cruelty and oppression, trust rules out treason, and Islamic rule supersedes the
The Impact of the Day of Ashura on the Muslim Ummah
Imam Husain (a), his family and his companions set a sublime example of human resistance against oppression and injustice for the Muslim Ummah and all other mankind. Up to the present day, one hears with a mixture of wonder, sorrow, and admiration of the
In the Footsteps of the Righteous
For Muslims today, Karbala symbolises the realignment of our life compass. The message of the grandson of the Prophet asks us turn introspectively, into our own selves, and to question our hearts about the reality of faith. Is religion a mere set of empty
KARBALA: Keeping the message alive
It's a day like any other. You are walking or driving down the street, when suddenly you see the road ahead is closed. On the other side of the steel barriers, you see a long procession of people surging past dressed in unusual clothes, shouting strange w
Significance of Arba'een and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arba'een
Why forty days? Because the number 40 holds tremendous spiritual significance in the realm of transformation. Jesus wandered in the desert for forty days in order to experience purification and come to a greater understanding of himself and his mission. M