Muharram

Abu al-Faḑl al-‘Abbas (a) was the fifth son of Imam Ali ibn Abī Ṭālib (a), from his wife, Fatima bint Ḥizām, better known as Umm al-Banīn (a). 'Abbas (a) was born on Sha‘ban fourth, 26 AH,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…