Muharram

The mourning for Abu Abdullah al-Hussain (peace be upon him) on Ashura should not be considered just a Shiite ritual. Rather, when the discussion regarding such rituals of pure Shiite traditions occurs, we must raise awareness and draw the…

The dear sister of Imam al-Hussain (a), Lady Zainab, played a crucial role in the epic of Karbala. There was a reason that she followed Imam al-Hussain to Karbala. This article intends to examine and analyze the role of Lady Zainab in…

For a deep authenticity and truthfulness when we send peace and salutations upon Imam al-Hussain and his companions and pray, "We wish we had been with you so we would attain a high success," we need to acquire more knowledge about those…

Imam al-Hussain (a) is known as the “Master of Martyrs” (سَيِدُ الشُّهَداء). He was the only Imam from among the Ahlul Bait who was killed in a battle. All the Imams who died were martyred outside of battle and primarily by poison (save…

Finally, the day of Ashura dawned upon the soil of Karbala. It was the day when Jihad would be in full bloom, blood would be shed, 72 innocent lives would be sacrificed, and a decisive battle would be won to save Islam and the Ummah. It…

One of the most important and salient aspects of any religion, including Islam, is supplication and prayers. They are a sacred connection between the servant and the Master, through which the believer's heart is insulated by the grace and…