Among the fundamental tenets of Islam is the complete and comprehensive subservience to the Prophet (s.a.w.s)’s progeny i.e. the Ahle Bayt (a.s.). The Prophet’s assertion in this regard, bears ample evidence to this doctrine. “I leave in your midst two important legacies viz. the Book of Allah (Quran) and my progeny, Ahle Bayt (a.s). If [...]

When the ladies of Imam Hussain (a.s.) household were made to halt at Kufa, on their way to Sham, from Karbala, Janabe Fatima Sugra (s.a.) delivered a rousing sermon to the people of Kufa. The same has been narrated from Hazrat Zaid b. Moosa b. Jaffar (r.a.) who recounts from his forefathers (a.s) “I extol [...]

After the plunder and massacre at Karbala, the Ahle Bayt (a.s.) of the Prophet (s.a.) were subjected  to  harrowing tribulations by Yazid’s forces on their way to Shaam (Syria). Indeed these afflictions surpassed those meted out at Karbala in their intensity as well as their hostility. It left the members of Imam Hussain (a.s.)’s household [...]

The tenth of Moharrum; the day of the martyrdom of Imam Husain (a.s.). The army of Yazid, disregarding Allah and Holy Prophet (s.a.), burnt the tents of the Ahle Bait (a.s.), looted their camps and mutilated the bodies of the martyrs. The commander-in-chief of Yazid’s force, Umar ibn Sa’ad, sent the holy head of Imam [...]

The murderers of Imam Hussain (a.s.) have been discussed in the earlier issues under the caption, ‘The Evil Tree’.  Among the Imam’s killers, Shimr, the accursed, stands out for his malevolence and notoriety. Allah, the Glorified, states in the Holy Quran, “…the example of an evil word is like that of an evil tree..” (Ibrahim [...]

The  single most  phenomenal  aspect of Karbala is undoubtedly the glorious personality of Imam Husain (a.s.). His station is unmatched  and  unparalleled.  Nevertheless, certain other figures have also contributed significantly in making this event monumental. Companions  of Imam Husain (a.s.) individually, with  their  steadfastness  and  fortitude,  as  well  as  collectively,  with  their martyrdom have displayed [...]

Seize me, O Grief, for Husain(a.s.). Peace be upon Husain (a.s.) and upon Ali Ibn Husain and upon the Children of Husain (a.s.) and upon the companions of Husain(a.s). No sooner does one hear the name of Husain (a.s.) that emotions surge. Emotions like faith and action, sacrifice and morals, patience and steadfastness, self-sacrifice and [...]

1.    Then arose Zainab, the daughter of Ali (as) and stated: All praise is for Allah, the lord of the worlds and salutations of Allah be upon His Prophet and all his progeny. Allah, Glorified be He has confirmed: “Then evil was the end of those who did evil, because they rejected the Communications of [...]

The great sermon which Imam Husain (a.s.) delivered at the time of Hajj between 59 A.H and 60 A.H. reveals the revolutionary, economic and social conditions of the society in such a way as if the voice of Imam Husain (a.s.) is echoing everywhere. Who can deny the announcement of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) that the [...]

The heartrending event of Karbala and the martyrdom of the chief of martyrs Imam Husain (a.s.) had long been prophesied by all the Prophets (a.s.) in their peculiar ways. In the traditions of Aimmah (a.s.), the incidents of the previous prophets, some detailed while others concise, have been narrated with respect to the occurrence of [...]