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Imam Hussein

Role of Hadrat Abbas (a.s.) in the Historical Epic of Ashura

Role of Hadrat Abbas (a.s.) in the Historical Epic of Ashura

Neither bravery without fidelity is worthy, nor fidelity without bravery is working. The path of truth calls for the strong, tireless, trustworthy and loyal people. In the battle fields, knighthood and bravery mixed with fidelity to the path of truth, high cause and infallible leader are required, and all of these features existed in son of Ali (a.s.). Abbas was from the tribe of the courage and skilled in warfare from mother side, and also had the spirit of Ali in himself.

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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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Allamah Iqbal on Imam Hussain (A.S.)

Allamah Iqbal on Imam Hussain (A.S.) Dr Muhammad Iqbal (1877- 1938) known to the world as the Poet-Philosopher of the East, devoted his life to awaken the Muslim Ummah and to make it pursue the path of spirituality, knowledge, jihad, sacrifice and martyrdom.

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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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Courage and the Love of God

Courage and the Love of God An historian of the Reformation has written that martyrs never represent the vast majority of believers, but rather are the highest exemplars of religious observance. This rings true to Shi’i sensibilities just as much as it does for Christians in the Anabaptist tradition. Like the martyrs of the Radical Reformation, Imam Husayn offered his life as testimony of a religious vision contrary to the perversions of the teachings and practice of those who held power in religious institutions.

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The Third Imam, Husayn Ibn ‘Ali (as); A Detailed Biography of Imam Husayn (A.S.)

The Third Imam, Husayn Ibn ‘Ali (as); A Detailed Biography of Imam Husayn (A.S.) Second son of Fatima (sa) and ‘Ali (as) Husayn (as) was born on 3rd Shabaan, 4th year of Hijri (10.1.626 AD) When he was born the Holy Prophet was given the news of the birth of his 2nd grandson. He arrived at the house of his daughter, took the little baby in his arms, said the Azan and Iqamah in his ears.

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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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Journey of Endless Tears Begins, IMAM HUSSAIN (AS) LEAVES MADINA

Journey of Endless Tears Begins, IMAM HUSSAIN (AS) LEAVES MADINA The Story of Karbala is a tale of five journeys of tears. The first journey started on 28th Rajab, From Madina to Mecca. Each journey had its hero and heroine. The hero of this first journey was Imam Hussain(AS) and the heroine was the memory of Fatima Sughra (SA), his beloved daughter whom he had left behind.

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Departure of Imam Hussain (A.S) from Madina

Departure of Imam Hussain (A.S) from Madina After his departure from Madina Imam Husayn reached Makkah on 3rd of Shaban and sent his cousin Muslim bin Aqil to Kufa in the middle of Ramazan. From that time till the 8th of Zilhaj he continued to stay on in Makkah.

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Imam Hussain's (A.S.) Departure from Madina

Imam Hussain's (A.S.) Departure from Madina On 20th Rajab in 60 Hijra, Muawiya died. For more than twenty years the tyrant had ruled over Muslims. He was the son of Abu Sufyan and Hinda who had left no stone unturned in persecuting the Holy Prophet.

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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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The Severed Head of Karbala Martyrs Rejoins the Bodies

The Severed Head of Karbala Martyrs Rejoins the Bodies Once Zayn al-’Abidin (‘a) came to know of Yazid's consent, he asked him for the heads so that he would bury them. Yazid showed no hesitation to do so, ordering the heads, including those of Zayn al-’Abidin's family members, to be handed over to him. Zayn al-’Abidin reunited them with their respective bodies.

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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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Wikipedia says Chehlum Congregation in Karbala Largest Gathering in the World

Wikipedia says Chehlum Congregation in Karbala Largest Gathering in the World Arbaeen marks the anniversary of the 40th day after the battle of Karbala on Ashura in which Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his companions were martyred.

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