The Water Bearer of Karbala
Water bearing in the battlefields has always been a sign of courage as access to water in battlefields proved to be very difficult, yet vital.
Water bearing in the battlefields has always been a sign of courage as access to water in battlefields proved to be very difficult, yet vital.
The heroism of Abu alfadhl al-Abbas’ (PBUH) has been, and continues to be widely discussed amongst people. One can’t help but wonder how a person
In the afternoon of Tasu’a (the day before Ashura) Shimr sent a protection letter to Abbas ibn Ali (PBUH) and his three brothers due to
During the lifetime of Allameh Bahrol Oloom1 areas of the tomb of Abu Fazel Abbas (PBUH) required repair and renovations. Allameh Bahrol Oloom was informed
Abbas carried the straps of the waterskin around his neck. He held it close and protected it with the shield in his left hand, as
“Tomorrow I will hand the flag to the one who likes God and His Prophet and whom God and His Prophet like him; the one
When Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas (PBUH) was rushing towards the battlefield like an arrow, he was carrying a container of water, a flag, and a sword.
The highest level of generosity and bounty is sacrifice. It was one of the slogans of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP). The importance of sacrifice
Sometimes, a one or two, or a few day life of a person, which its description might fit in few pages writing, is glorious to
When Abbas saw the loneliness of his brother Imam Hussain (PBUH), he asked permission to enter the battle. Upon his request, Imam Hussain (PBUH) shed
The caravan was heading for Shaam (Damascus). The long journey from Karbala was over. When the seized properties from the martyrs of Karbala were shown
Those familiar with the tragedy of Karbala have to an extent recognized the role, status, sacrifice, and courage of Abbas ibn Ali (PBUH), also referred
One of the most valued Islamic characteristics is observation of politeness. Courteousness in front of elders, religion principals and in life in general form the
Human nature is driven towards beauty. Human attraction to beauty is innate, and an appreciation of beauty is intertwined with his nature. Beauty can be
During the battle of Seffin, Amir al-Mu’minin Imam Ali sent a young person with a veil on his face to front of the battlefield as
One of the important elements of life is water; all the creatures need water in order to continue their life. The Almighty Allah (SWT) has
Many years had passed from the sad decease of Lady Fatimah (PBUH). However, after more than ten years from that poignant event, still the sadness
“Peace be upon Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas, he preferred his brother to himself and sacrificed himself for his brother, supplied himself with opportunities of today for
The nickname of Bab al-Hawaij is one of the most famous nicknames of Hadrat Ab al-Fadl al-Abbas (PBUH) amongst the Shiites. It could be claimed
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