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Role of Women in the Husayni Revolution

Role of Women in the Husayni Revolution

It is a historically foregone conclusion that Imam Hussein (a.s.) was fully aware of the fact that his opposition to the Ummayyad policy and the strong stance he took against it would only lead to his martyrdom in the way of Allah, whether he remained in the city of Medina, Mecca or any other city.

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Objectives and Aims of the Ziyarah to Imam Hussain (A.S.)

Objectives and Aims of the Ziyarah to Imam Hussain (A.S.)

Al-Shaykh Taqi al-Din Ahmad b. 'Abd al-Halim, better known as Ibn Taymiyya (661-728) held the view that pilgrimage (ziyara) to the tomb of the Prophet was forbidden, let alone pilgrimage to other tombs. He considered that travelling to make a pilgrimage to tombs where the performance of prayer was necessary, was forbidden.

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The Psychology of Mourning

The Psychology of Mourning

The most important benefits derived from mourning ceremonies are its psychological effects. Most people who take part in mourning gatherings do so with the desire of gaining psychological and emotional benefits.

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Review of Al-Maqtal al-Husayni al-Ma'thur (The Hadith-Based Martyrdom Account of Imam al-Husayn (A.S.)

Review of Al-Maqtal al-Husayni al-Ma'thur (The Hadith-Based Martyrdom Account of Imam al-Husayn (A.S.)

Review of: Al-Maqtal al-Husayni al-Ma'thur [The Hadith-Based Martyrdom Account of Imam al-Husayn], 2nd ed. by Muhammad-Jawad al-Tabasi . Tehran: Daral-Sami`, 2007. 303 pp. ISBN: 978-964-8237-33-0, Paperback. Price: 30,000 Rials

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Our Hussain (a.s), Mourning him and his Karbala

Our Hussain (a.s), Mourning him and his Karbala

It is accepted to the Islamic nation, due to the finality of the Prophethood and its particular concerns, that the holy prophet (s.a.w) had the knowledge about the wars, trials and that which happened to his family-house hold, their progeny, and relatives, more or less, of the enormous tragedies, of the dark surprises of time, of the hard events, wide killings, and to whatever else that has entered on them from torture, trickery, ill-treatment, capture and imprisonment.

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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.

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The Revolution of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

The Revolution of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

The Son of the Prophet Was Killed-Why?” The tragedy of Karbala is not only a terrible event in the history of Islam but also an astonishing story.

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Karbala Revitalized the True Islamic Spirit

Karbala Revitalized the True Islamic Spirit

Events leading to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his family have great significance in the history of Islam. As one poet wrote on these events:

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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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Imam Hossein (a.s) In other Islamic Sects

Imam Hossein (a.s) In other Islamic Sects

Shi"ahs regard Husayn as an Imam (lord of the spiritual kingdom) and a martyr.He is believed to be the third imam. He set out on his path in order to save Islam and the Ummah from annihilation at the hands of Yazid.

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