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The Revolution of Hussain (PBUH): Planning and Outcomes of the School of Ashura
The Prophets (PBUT) Weep for Hussain (AS)
The story of Hussain (peace be upon him) is indeed strange, for he was not only the fifth light in the world of illumination, nor was his name…
The Martyrdom of Ali Akbar (AS)
Ali Akbar, the eldest son (according to some narrations) of Imam Hussain (PBUH), was the man most resembling the Prophet (PBUH) in appearance, ethics, and speech. His bravery, courage, and…
Lessons From Ashura: The Afterlife
Belief in the Hereafter
Belief in the hereafter is the most important motivation for jihad and sacrifice in the way of Allah Almighty. Without it, you won't find a fighter who willingly…
Brutality of Bani Umayyad on the Day of Karbala
The First Model: Thirst
The siege of Imam Hussain (PBUH) along with his companions, family, and their prevention from reaching water, which was nearby. They were denied even the women…
Embodying Faith and Certainty: Imam Hussein’s Actions on Ashura
Belief in Allah and monotheism are not confined to the mind of a Muslim believer alone, but their influence extends to all aspects of their life. The questions, who is Allah, what is…
The Qualities of the Companions of Imam al-Hussain
We can extract a set of traits of guardianship, which we ought to strive to embody, through studying the life narratives of some of the great believers and allies. These noble individuals…
Journey of Faith: Tracing Imam al-Hussain’s Path from Mecca to Karbala
Understanding any event is intrinsically linked to knowing its historical details and issues. The journey of Imam al-Hussain's (AS) caravan towards Karbala and the Ashura event also…
Character Analysis of Imam Hussain (AS)
Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, the third Imam of Shiites, the martyr of Karbala, is also known as 'the Avenger of Allah.' His uprising, known as Ashura, was centered on his self-sacrifice…
The Special Edition: Lessons of Ashura
After the passing of the esteemed Prophet of Islam (PBUH), the distancing from the Prophet's successor, the separation of the Quran from the Prophet's lineage, a shift towards materialism,…
Supporting Imam al-Hussain (a) to Achieve Success in Our Time
In every gathering, majlis, and visitation of Imam al-Hussain, we say to his eminence, “We wish we were with you, so we would achieve great success.” Additionally in our visitation or…
The Aftermath of the Battle of Karbala
When the dust settled, bodies were amputated, and women and children were chained and taken captives on the tenth of Muharram in the year 61 of the Prophet's Hijrah, it was the beginning of…
Why Was He Called Zayn al-Abidin?
Imam Ali ibn Hussain, Zayn al-Abidin, al-Sajjad, peace be upon him, is the fourth Imam of the Shia school of thought. Although some aspects of his life have been shrouded in ambiguity, such…
Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain al-Sajjad (a)
Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain, also known as al-Sajjad and Zayn al-‘Abidin (a), is the fourth Shiite Imam. He was the son of Imam al-Hussain (a) and the father of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a). This…