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…
Benefits of Online Quran Learning for Kids
Learning the Quran online has become extremely popular nowadays. People do almost everything online, including learning the Quran for kids. Kids love to play games and work with…
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…
Surah Ahqaf: The Sand Field
Surah Ahqaf is the first surah in juz 26 of the Quran. It is the 46th surah and was revealed in Mecca. Ahqaf, which means sand field, is a reference to the land of the people of ‘Ad. In…
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…
How to Teach Children Not to Lie
It seems like a joke at first, but it can soon become the source of many problems. From where does the tendency to lie originate? Probably in one’s childhood. So the real question is, how…
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…