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Imam Hussein

A Glimpse from the Ray of Imam Hussain

A Glimpse from the Ray of Imam Hussain

This noble verse in the holy Qur’an points to the state of those who are killed in the cause of Allah, and it emphasises that their ‘life’ continues even after being killed, and that they remain alive. So he who is killed in the cause of Allah, his life would not be terminated, but he remains alive and receives sustenance (from Allah Almighty).

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Saviour of Humanity [Imam Hussein (A.S)]

Saviour of Humanity [Imam Hussein (A.S)] "This day, Allah has permitted us to engage in jihad and He shall reward us for our martyrdom. So prepare yourself to fight against the enemies of Islam with patience and resistance. O sons of the noble and self-respected persons! Be patient, for death is nothing but the bridge which you must cross after facing trials and tribulations so as to reach heaven and its joys. Which of you do not like to go from this prison (of the world) to the lofty palaces (of paradise)?"

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Biography and Sayings of Imam Husain (A.S.)

Biography and Sayings of Imam Husain (A.S.) Imam Husain (A.S) is an eternal hero in the history of the world. Thousands of books have been written about him in the past by authors from different religions and countries. Poets have also written elegies about his martyrdom as well as poems praising excellence of character of Imam Husain (A.S)

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Along with Imam Husain (AS), from Medina to Karbala (3)

Along with Imam Husain (AS), from Medina to Karbala (3) As we said yesterday, after leaving Medina, Imam Husain (AS ) arrived in Mecca, and stayed for four months in this city which houses the sanctuary of God. The news spread throughout Arabia that the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) was in Mecca, and as the season for the annual Hajj pilgrimage drew near, more and more people became eager to visit the holy city

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The Route of Imam Hussain (as)

The Route of Imam Hussain (as) The map shows the Route that Imam Hussein (A.S) took when he left Makkah for Iraq. The date was 8th Zilhijja 60 Hijri (10.9.680 AD).

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The Excellences of the Imam Hussein (A.S) in Sunni Hadith Tradition

The Excellences of the Imam Hussein (A.S) in Sunni Hadith Tradition HUMAN history may be seen as a record of the eternal struggle between right and wrong, virtue and vice, good and evil, and righteousness and wickedness.

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Birth of Our Master: Imam Husayn (a.s.)

Birth of Our Master: Imam Husayn (a.s.) There is a difference of opinion among the Shi’ah and Sunni Scholars, traditionists and historians regarding the day, month and year of the birth of Imam Husayn (a.s.). Some opine that he was born on the third of the month of Sha’ban or fifth of the same month, ...

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Lady Zaynab (s.a.) in the Day of 'Ashura'

Lady Zaynab (s.a.) in the Day of 'Ashura' Day of 'Ashura ; the tenth of Muharram,. was unique in its tragedies, misfortunes, and disasters. On that day , the Ahl al-Bayt had to suffer the ever mst horrible adversity of this world. Hence, it is certainly the day of griefs.

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Arbaeen of Imam Hossein (A.S)

Arbaeen of Imam Hossein (A.S) Arbaeen Anniversary of Imam Hossein We condolence on the Arbaeen anniversary, marking end of a 40-day mourning period after the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Hussein ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of prophet Mohammad"s (SAWA) infallible household.

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www.al-monitor.com: writes on the Arbaeen Gatheing (2019)

www.al-monitor.com: writes on the Arbaeen Gatheing (2019) Summary Arbaeen is a religious commemoration that Shiites from around the world celebrate as a religious obligation and a social deed, and some witness miracles performed by Imam Hussein ibn Ali.

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Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A)

Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A) Imam Hasan Al-Askari (A) has said: The signs of a believer are five: • Performing fifty-one rakats of salaa daily,

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Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A)

Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A) The 40th (Arba’een or Chehlum) marks an important turning point in the movement of Kerbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Aashura is important for many reasons – the prime being that the Ahlu’l Bayt reached the land of Kerbala on this day and performed the visitation to Sayyid ash-Shuhada Imam Hussain (A) and the loyal family and friends who gave their life for the cause of Islam.

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The Arbaeen of Karbala Myrtyrs

The Arbaeen of Karbala Myrtyrs It is customary to pay tribute to the deceased forty days after his death by doing acts of righteousness on his behalf, by eulogizing him and enumerating his merits. This is done at organized gatherings in order to keep his memory alive just when people's minds start to forget about him and their hearts start to ignore him.

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Arbaeen of Imam Husayn, Ziarat al-Arbaeen with Simple Explanation

 Arbaeen of Imam Husayn, Ziarat al-Arbaeen with Simple Explanation What follows in this piece is a brief look at the “Arba‘een” [the commemoration of 40 days after the tragic events of Karbala] of Imam al-Husayn, peace be upon him. The article concludes with the Arabic text of Ziyarat Arba‘een with full English translation and a brief exposition on certain passages of this powerful and moving visitation. Insha-Allah, a more comprehensive understanding of this ziyarat will be presented in the future.

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Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arba'een and Jabir' s Narration

Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arba'een and Jabir' s Narration Imam Hasan Al-Askari (a.s.) includes the performance of Ziyarat-e-Arba’een as one of the five marks for a believer, in addition to reciting 51 raka of sala, audible recitation of Bismillah, wearing a ring on one’s right hand, and doing sajda on dust.  (This hadith has been narrated by Sheikh Tusi in the book Tahthib).

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Day of Arbaeen; 6,000 Iraqi groups ready to host visitors (2019)

Day of Arbaeen; 6,000 Iraqi groups ready to host visitors (2019) Every year, forty days after Day of Ashura which marks martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions in the planes of Karbala some 1400 years ago, millions of Muslims gather in the holy city of Najaf and walk all the way to Karbala in memory of Imam Hussein.

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Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (as); A Question and Its Answer

Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (as); A Question and Its Answer Imam Hasan Al-Askari (A) has said: The signs of a believer are five: • Performing fifty-one rakats of salaa daily, • Reciting Ziyarah of Arba'een, • Wearing a ring in the right hand, • Placing the forehead on dust [during sajda], and • Saying "Bismillah al-rahman al-rahim" aloud in salaa." al-a'mal, p. 589, as stated [by Ibn Tawus]

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The Captives Taken To Syria

The Captives Taken To Syria Ibn Ziyad sent a messenger to Yazid to inform him that al-Husayn (‘a) and those in his company were killed, that his children were in Kufa, and that he was waiting for his orders as to what to do with them. In his answer, Yazid ordered him to send them and the severed heads to him. 1

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Companions of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and Their Martyrdom

Companions of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and Their Martyrdom Hasan Sa'eed bin Hibatullah, renowned as Qutubuddin Rawandi, relates through his chain of authorities from Imam Mohammad al Baqir (A.S.), that before his martyrdom, Imam Husain (A.S.) told his companions that his grandfather the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) had told him,

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The Path of Imam Husayn (A.S.)

The Path of Imam Husayn (A.S.) In understanding the events of the life of Imam Husayn, upon him be peace, it is necessary to understand his position in relationship to the Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his family, which necessitates an understanding of his view of the Qur’an and how this view manifested itself in his actions.

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