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Imam Hussein

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [4]: Sacrifice of Aon and Muhammad

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [4]: Sacrifice of Aon and Muhammad

Sacrifice of Aon and Muhammad The Sacrifice of Zainab’s Sons Most Reverred Aon and Muhammad (‘a)

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English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [5]: An Eighteen Year Old Soldier

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [5]: An Eighteen Year Old Soldier An Eighteen Year Old Soldier Husain’s Eighteen Year old Soldier Most Revered Ali Akbar (‘a)

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English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [6]: Qasim: The Pride and Joy

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [6]: Qasim: The Pride and Joy Qasim: The Pride and Joy Imam Hasans Pride and Joy Most Revered Qasim (‘a)

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The Message of Karabala

The Message of Karabala The form of our gathering tonight is to show allegiance to the message and the conduct of the Ahl ul-Bavt. In every aspect of life there is an outer form and an inner meaning. Form and meaning are always connected, but not always in the right balance.

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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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Imam Husain (A.S.) proceeding towards Iraq from Makkah

Imam Husain (A.S.) proceeding towards Iraq from Makkah (Irshad) Muslim bin Aqeel (a.s.)’s uprising in Kufa occurred on the eighth of the month of Zilhajj 60 A.H., while he was martyred on the day of Arafah i.e. the ninth of Zilhajj. Imam Husain (a.s.) left for Iraq on the day of Tarwiyah i.e. eight of Zilhajj, the day of Muslim’s uprising. When Im?m was in Makkah, a group of the people of Hijaz and Basra joined him, his family and clientele.

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Martyrdom of the Two Sons of Muslim bin Aqeel (a.s.)

Martyrdom of the Two Sons of Muslim bin Aqeel (a.s.) Shaikh Sadooq has related in his Ama-li from his father (Ibne Ba-bawayh Awwal), from Ali bin Ibraheem, who relates from his father, from Ibraheem bin Raja, from Ali bin Ja-bir, from Usma-n bin Dawood Hashmi, from Mohammad bin Muslim, from Humra-n bin A’ayan from Abu Mohammad, one of the noblemen of Kufa-.

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The Eternal Message of Ashura

The Eternal Message of Ashura This article is dedicated by the writer, Umm Hussain, a Scottish Muslim, to the memory of Jmam Muhammad Baqir as-Sadr who remained true to the teachings of his Master Jmam Husayn, peace be upon him, and following in his beloved footsteps gave up his life in the struggle for truth. May his sacrifice inspire the living to ceaslesslv strive against the powers of evil whenever and wherever they arise.

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Imam Husain's Great Revolution

Imam Husain's Great Revolution In 50 A.H. when Imam Hasan (A) was poisoned, the duty of Imamat became the responsibility of his younger brother Imam Husain (A). At the time, Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan, the governor of Syria and arch-enemy of the family of the Holy Prophet (S), was virtually the ruler of the whole Muslim Empire. Muawiya, who had caused the poisoning of Imam Hasan (A),...

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Imam Husain's Role in Reviving Islam

Imam Husain's Role in Reviving Islam On the third day of the blessed month of Sha'ban, the fourth year after Hijrah and a year after the birth of Imam Hasan (A.S.), the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) was given the news of the birth of Imam Husain (A.S.). He hurried to the house of Imam Ali and Fatima al-Zahra '. "O Asma '. " he ordered Asma ', the daughter of Umays , "bring me my son."

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Imam Hussein (p) narration on what different species chant

Imam Hussein (p) narration on what different species chant It is narrated in 64th volume of Bihar-ul Anvar by Allamah Majlisi from the book Al-Kharaij (by Sayed Hibatullah Rawandi) that someone asked the grandson of the holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (p), Chief of Martyrs, Leader of Youths of Paradise Hazrat Imam Hussein (p) in his very youth about the voices of different animals and species and their chanting.

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The Ziyarat of Imam Husayn, Its Benefits and Etiquettes

The Ziyarat of Imam Husayn, Its Benefits and Etiquettes The ahadith which speak about the Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (as) refer to it as being an obligatory (wajib) act which each person who claims to be a Shi’a must perform at least once in his life (this is in reference to the physical visitation of the Imam at his shrine in Karbala’ – since the spiritual meeting of the Imam from wherever one lives through the recitation of the words given to us can be performed at any time and any place).

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English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [1]: Baby is Slaughtered

English Nohay For Imam Husain (A.S) [1]: Baby is Slaughtered Baby is Slaughtered The Slaughter of a Baby Most Revered Ali Asghar (‘a) ("Banu ke sheerquar ko haftum se pyaas hai")

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Imam Hussain and His Martyrdom

Imam Hussain and His Martyrdom The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Husain. This short text reflects the deep admiration of its author towards Imam Husain [a] and an insight into the tragedy of Karbala.

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The Tragedy of Karbala - Part I

The Tragedy of Karbala - Part I Introduction The Commemoration of Imam Hussains ( as ) has been observed by the followers of Ahl al Bayt ( members of the House of the Prophet ( saw ) ) for centuries; yet many Muslims resent it, thinking that this would divide or increase the division of the Muslims. To my understanding this argument is unsound for the following reasons :-

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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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Imam Husain's Revolution Analytical Review

Imam Husain's Revolution Analytical Review This survey of the unique revolution of Imam Hussain (p.b.u.h.) is analytical in essence. The purpose of this essay is to give a qualitative rather than quantitative account. It has dealt with the causes, policy and results of this eternal revolution. This is done in the hope of unveiling the startling aspects of the revolution's message, which is often neglected in its traditional commemoration.

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The Moon of Bani Hashim (Hashemites)

The Moon of Bani Hashim (Hashemites) Abbas lived with Ali (a.s.) for fourteen years, when Ali (a.s.) was struggling with the enemies. Abbas participated in some of the battles. At 12 years old, he was brave, fearless and hero, and at the same age, he could cope with the champions and warriors. Ali (a.s.) did not let him, as well as Imam Hassan and Imam Hossein to fight. They were reserves for the future days of Islam, and Abbas should keep his life, power and courage for Karbala, and be the standard-bearer of Hossein’s host.

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Imam Hussain: Narration on what Different Species Chant

Imam Hussain: Narration on what Different Species Chant It is narrated in 64th volume of Bihar-ul Anvar by Allamah Majlisi from the book Al-Kharaij (by Sayed Hibatullah Rawandi) that someone asked the grandson of the holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (p), Chief of Martyrs, Leader of Youths of Paradise Hazrat Imam Hussein (p) in his very youth about the voices of different animals and species and their chanting.

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Al-Husayn ibn 'Ali Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada (Peace be Upon him)

Al-Husayn ibn 'Ali Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada (Peace be Upon him) Name: al-Husayn . Title: Sayyidu'sh-Shuhada'. Agnomen: Abu 'Abdillah. Father' s name: 'Ali Amir al-Mu'minin. Mother's name:Fatimah (Daughter of the Holy Prophet). Birth: In Medina on Thursday, 3rd Sha'ban 4 AH. Death: Martyred in Karbala' (Iraq) at the age of 57, on Friday, 10th Muharram 61 AH and buried there

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