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…
‘Abbas (a): The Loyal Brother of Imam al-Hussain (a)
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,…
Commemorating the Tragedy of Ashura Is an Islamic Ritual
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…
Lady Zainab: Her Role in the Epic of Karbala
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…
Companions of Imam al-Hussain (a)
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): The Master of Martyrs
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…
Slaughtering of the Grandson of the Prophet Imam al-Hussain
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…
Mubahala in Linguistics
The Almighty says: “Whoever debates you, after what you received from the knowledge, then say,“ Come, let us invite our children and your children, and our women and your women, and…
Imam al-Hussain and Spirit of Supplication
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 Story of Mubahala
On the 24th of Dhil Hijja, nine years after the Noble Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (s), migrated to the city of Medina, his eminence received the command to engage in the act of Mubahala…