Seerah

There are many people who might claim the upholding of this religious obligation. Imam Hussein (A.S) demonstrated this on the ground, “I seek to enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil and follow the traditions of my grandfather and my father.” T...

There are many people who might claim the upholdin...

As we have already mentioned the invitation of the Kufans to Imam Hussein (A.S) to come to Kufa and set up an Islamic government there represented the third side [of the triangle] of causes of his revolt. The request of the Umayyad’s from the Imam th...

As we have already mentioned the invitation of the...

One day Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen (as) asked his companion Abu Hamza Thumali, “Which place is the best?” Abu Hamza was perplexed. Not knowing what to answer, he said, “Allah and His messenger know best”. Thereupon, the Imam (as) answered, “The best place...

One day Imam Zaynul-‘Aabideen (as) asked his compa...

No Imam began his Imamat in a more tragic atmosphere. The first day of his Imamat saw him seriously ill and a captive of the army of Yazid in Karbala. His father and predecessor had sacrificed all he had on the altar of truth; and Imam Zayn al-'Abidi...

No Imam began his Imamat in a more tragic atmosphe...

Various testimonies are available with regard to the intellectual accomplishments of Imam (a.s) in form of statements of Moayyad, Imam Zuhri, Saeed bin Musayyab, Ibn Jazm, Sufyan bin Uyanna and Abu Hamzah Thumali etc. who are called the best of Tabei...

Various testimonies are available with regard to t...

On the fifth of the blessed month of Sh'aban, in the year of 38 A.H., Imam Husayn's (A.S.) wife gave birth to her son. Upon hearing the good news, the Commander of the Faithful, Ali bin Abi-Talib (A.S.) prostrated to express his thanks to Allah. He g...

On the fifth of the blessed month of Sh'aban, in t...

Few incidents from the life of Imam as-Sajjad (a) Incident 1 Shaykh al-Mufid states in Kitaab al-Irshaad that once Imam Abu Ja'far Muhammd al-Baqir visited his father Imam 'Ali bin al-Husayn. He saw that Imam as-Sajjad had reached an unprecedented st...

Few incidents from the life of Imam as-Sajjad (a) ...

How painful to grieve upon you, It is full of sorrow, full of rue. You: the Best of the Worshippers, You: The Lord of the Worshippers. One died, one took birth Stars of your prostrations on the earth. At your direction is SAFA, Under your feet is MAR...

How painful to grieve upon you, It is full of sorr...

In his childhood, Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein (a.s) once fell very ill. Like any father, his father too showed affection towards him and asked, “How are you feeling my son? Is there anything you wish to have so that I can provide you with it?” As a small...

In his childhood, Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein (a.s) on...

It is reported from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s) that: “No poet recites a line of poetry about us without the support of the Holy Spirit”. (‘Uyoon Akhbar al-Ridha) He (a.s) also said, “God has built a house (bayt) in Heaven for whoever recites a line o...

It is reported from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s) tha...

When a Shia makes the intention to go for Ziarat, he has laid the foundation for his journey. Imam Sadiq ( a.s.) narrates, 'Allah has appointed some angels at Imam Husain's grave. When a Shia makes the intention for Imam Husain's (a.s.) Ziarat, Allah...

When a Shia makes the intention to go for Ziarat, ...

After the demise of Im?m al-Hasan (`a) in 50 A.H.(670 A.D.), the Sh?`ahs of Iraq started writing al-Husayn (`a) to request him to remove Mu`?wiyah from his self-installed post of ruling over the Muslims. But al-Husayn (`a) stated in his answer to the...

After the demise of Im?m al-Hasan (`a) in 50 A.H.(...

ONLY now and again does there arise above the common level some rare spirit, who, having looked upon God face to face, reflects more clearly the divine purpose, and puts into practice more courageously the divine guidances. The light of such a man sh...

ONLY now and again does there arise above the comm...

The sacred religion of Islam has defined the terms of honor and support in separate connotations. But in this context, intense defense of modesty, wealth, government, religion and law is termed as honor. Especially if a certain thing was earmarked fo...

The sacred religion of Islam has defined the terms...

"And think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead, they are alive, (and) by their Lord well provided.” (3:169) A host of political, social and religious factors made Imam Husayn (A.S.) rise to challenge Yazeed bin Mu’awiya. Key factor was ...

"And think not of those who are slain in Allah's w...

An established tent, a grounded spear, a hanging sword, and a horse could be seen from a distance. Moments later, a messenger spawned off from the caravan to deliver Imam Hussain’s (A.S.) message to the head of the people within the tent. The messeng...

An established tent, a grounded spear, a hanging s...

The author of the book Kaameluz Ziyarat is Abul Qasim Jafar Ibne Mohammad Ibne Jafar Ibne Moosa Ibne Qulawayh Qummi famous as Ibne Qulawayh.This book is available in Arabic with Persian translation. The Persian translation has been done by Sayyid Moh...

The author of the book Kaameluz Ziyarat is Abul Qa...

Making choices, whether with desire or lack of desire, are one of our common everyday activities. Our choices depending upon their importance are categorized accordingly. They each play different roles in our lives- roles which affect our entire live...

Making choices, whether with desire or lack of des...

When certain seasons of worship come around like the months of Ramadan and Muharram, it is very important that we re-evaluate ourselves to see what blessings we have gotten from them. Were they in proportion with the power of the season? Have we pres...

When certain seasons of worship come around like t...

This article is dedicated by the writer, Umm Hussain, a Scottish Muslim, to the memory of Jmam Muhammad Baqir as-Sadr who remained true to the teachings of his Master Jmam Husayn, peace be upon him, and following in his beloved footsteps gave up his ...

This article is dedicated by the writer, Umm Hussa...

Name: Husayn. Agnomen: Abu ‘Abdillah. Title: Sayyidu ‘sh-Shuhad?. Father: ‘Ali bin Abi T?lib. Mother: F?timah, daughter of the Prophet. Birth: 3 Sha’b?n 4 A.H. in Medina . Death: 10 Muharram 61 A.H. in Karbala , Iraq . 1. Birth & Early Life Imam Husa...

Name: Husayn. Agnomen: Abu ‘Abdillah. Title: Sayyi...