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…
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…
The Battle of Khayber
The Jews who were sent out of Madina had settled in Khayber (locality 80 miles from Madina). They had built 7 strong forts (Khayber means a fort).The fort called “Qamus” was the strongest of them. They were constantly plotting to attack the Muslims. The Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) decided to stop…
Remembering the Momentous Day: Bibi Fatima bint Asad (a.s) Exits the Holy Kaaba After 3 Days of Imam Ali’s (a.s) Birth
It was Friday 13th of Rajab, thirty years after the Year of the Elephant when Bibi Fatima binte Asad (a.s) gave birth to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s), inside the Holy Kaaba. She remained in the house of Allah for three days. Then After three days on Rajab 16,…
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…
Martyrdom of Bibi Fatima Zahra (s.a) and her last days
Martyrdom of Bibi Fatima Zahra: After the brutal attack on her house, and the loss of her unborn baby son Mohsin (a.s), Bibi Fatima (s.a) fell ill. As days passed, she became weaker and weaker. It was only seventy-five days since she had lost her father, but each day seemed…