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…
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…
The Destruction of Jannatul Baqi
Jannatul-Baqi is the famous burial place of Madina. It is close to the Masjid e Nabvi, where the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) is buried.Four of the 12 Imams are buried in Baqi and according to some accounts, so Lady Fatima Zahra (s), daughter of Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h). Al-Baqi was established…
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…
Birth of Bibi Zainab (s.a)
Bibi Zainab(s.a), is the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad(p.b.u.h), the Best of Creation. Her mother is Bibi Fatima(s.a), the Best of all the Women & her father is our first Imam Ali(a.s), excellent in every way. Her brothers Imam Hasan(a.s) & Hussain(a.s) are the Masters of the Youth of Paradise. The…
Birth of the lady of light, Al Fatima Zahra the lady of Heaven
Lady Fatima (s) was the only daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and Lady Khadija (s). She was born on Friday 20th Jamadi us-sani, five yearsafter the Holy Prophetdeclared his message. The Holy Prophet had lost 2 sons Qasim and Tahir, in infancy. After the loss of Tahir, Makkans led…
Fire at the door of Bibi Fatima (s.a), the daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h)
When Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) departed to the eternal world. Bibi Fatima (s.a) missed her father very much and it was shocking to see the changes around her. Madina had changed so soon after him. Bibi Fatima (s.a) was carrying her fifth child who would be called Mohsin (a.s). Then suddenly…
Why did Imam Ali (a.s) remain patient?
The first reason was that it was Holy Prophet’s Will to be Patient & Imam Ali (a.s) patiently followed the Will. Holy Prophet(p.b.u.h): “O Ali, certainly you will face many difficulties after me. The people will challenge you & oppress you. Should you find helpers, wage battle against them and…