Arbaeen is known as the world’s largest peaceful gathering. Every year, the event draws millions of worshippers to the streets of Karbala, Iraq’s Holy city, To commemorate the great sacrifice of Hussain ibn Ali (a.s), the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h) grandson. Arbaeen is commemorated on Safar 20 or 21, the…
Why Did Yazid(la) Release The Captives (Household Of Holy Prophet)?
When the charming little Bibi Sakina(s.a) died and the people of Damascus came to learn about the death of the little girl whom they had seen and come to admire, they began to talk openly about Yazid’s (l.a) cruelty. Yazid feared that the people might rise against him. He was…
The night of 9th Muharram (Shab e Ashoor)
The night of 9th Muharram is called Shab e Ashoor. The Ashaab e Hussain (a.s), the Ansaare Hussain (a.s) and the Aulaade Hussain (a.s) the companions, the helplers and the children of Imam Hussian (a.s) were all ready to save the message of Islam. Shimr arrived in Karbala on 9th…
Companions of Imam Hussain (a.s)
The martyrs of Karbala, both from Bani Hashim & the ashaab, were symbols of love & sincerity, as never seen before or after Karbala. They gave up everything they had, so that they could be with Imam till end Even when Imam told them that they are free to go,they…
Arrival of Imam Hussain (a.s) in Karbala
On the 2nd day of Muharram 61 A.H. Imam Hussain’s caravan reached the barren plain of Karbala. Imam asked, “What is this place called?” Someone said, “Nainawa!” Another said, “Ghazariya!” “Is there any other name?” asked the Imam. An old man said, “This place is called Karbala” As the ladies…
Chand Raat, the eve of Muharram | Muharram is not a festival
Today is Chand Raat – the new crescent moon of Muharram 1445, has appeared in the sky to tell us that new month and a new year starts tomorrow. But, it is not a time for rejoicing. Rather, it is the beginning of the month when extreme hardship would be…
Birth of Imam Mahdi (a.s)
Our twelfth Imam Mahdi (a.s) was born on Friday, the 15th day of the month of Shabaan in 255 A.H. in Samarra.His father is our 11th Imam Hasan Askari (a.s) and his mother is Bibi Narjis Khatoon (s.a). It is related from Bibi Hakeema (s.a), the daughter of our 9th…
Birth of Imam Ali Zain al-Abidin (a.s)
Imam Ali Zain al-Abidin (a.s) our 4th Imam was born on 5th Shabaan 38 AH in Madina. According to another narration his date of birth is 15th JamadiulAwwal 38 AH.His father is Imam Hussain (a.s), one of the two leaders of youth of paradise and his mother isBibi Shahrbanu (s.a).…
Birth of Hazrat Abbas ع
Hazrat Abul Fazl Abbas (a.s) is the son of Imam Ali (a.s) and Fatima Kelabia, known as Bibi Ummul Baneen (s.a).Imam Ali (a.s) had prayed for a son who would help Imam Hussain (a.s) to save Islam. Allah answered his dua and Hazrat Abbas (a.s) was born on the 4th…
Birth of Imam Hussain (a.s) and Angel Futrus
Imam Hussain (a.s) ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s) was born in Madina on 3rd Shaban 4 A.H.His mother Lady Fatima (s.a) brought him to her father,the Apostle of Allah, who named him Hussain. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) recited the Azaan in the baby’s right ear and Iqaama in…