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…
Why did Hurr leave Yazeed’s army and joined Imam Hussain (a.s)
Hurr was the name of one of the high-ranking commanders of the army of Yazeed who faced the grandson of the Prophet of Islam Imam Hussain (a.s), with orders from Yazeed to either get Hussain (a.s)’s allegiance for his corrupt Khalifat, or kill Hussain (a.s) and all his friends. When…
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…
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…