The birth of Seyyed al-Shuhada, Imam Hossein (peace be upon him)

The humble demeanor

One of the common problems in society is the manifestation of arrogance and self-importance in certain social groups and positions. The source of this arrogance, whether it is worldly status, wealth, physical appearance, knowledge, or power, is disapproved by Allah,

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Hello

Among all the slogans that individuals and nations express in their interactions with one another, there is no phrase more meaningful than “Salam.” Truly, what is superior to two people declaring “Silm” to one another and saying “Silm upon you,”

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Quranic Argument

There are many verses in the Holy Qur’an that refer to the status and position of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), which had been repeatedly explained by the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) during

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The grandson of the Prophet

“Hussein is from me, and I am from Hussein. Whoever loves Hussein, Allah loves him. Hussein is a grandson of the Prophets.”[1] This hadith is one of the most famous narrations from Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) about his

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A Strange Celebration

The morning of the third of Sha’ban in the third year of the Hijra is considered one of the most beautiful dawns, for on this day, a blessed and great child entered the house of revelation. The Prophet Muhammad (peace

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License to Sin

He had tasted the flavor of many sins but was still seeking a way to free himself from the heart of this destructive whirlpool. Fate led him to the presence of the descendant of the Prophet of Mercy (peace be

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Wise Responses

Yahya ibn Nu’man narrates: “I had the honor of being in the presence of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) when an Arab man, veiled and with a dark complexion, entered and greeted him. The Imam (peace be upon him)

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The Rain of Kindness

Before entering Medina, the Bedouin Arab began asking the townspeople: “Who is the most generous person in this city, and where is his house?” Everyone directed him to Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). The Bedouin found Imam Hussain (peace

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Great, but Humble

“The other aspect of the personality of Hussein (peace be upon him) that captivated me was his humility alongside his revolutionary spirit. These two traits [often] cannot coexist in a single person. Humility is one of the qualities of those

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The Status of the Teacher of the Quran

Abdul Rahman al-Sulami was a Quran teacher in Medina, teaching children the Quran. Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) sent one of his children to him to learn the Quran[1]. The teacher taught the child to recite Surah Al-Fatiha. When

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A Measure for Balance

Hassan and Hussain (PBUT) were the heirs of scientific, spiritual and physical perfections of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). (1) The people could recognize the Prophet in their faces, behavior and manners, and witnessed his greatness and holiness in them. According

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The Place of the Angels’ Footsteps

According to historical accounts and the narrations of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), the end of the worldly lives of all the Shiite Imams was marked by martyrdom[1]. Therefore, considering that the Holy Qur’an refers to martyrs as

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Heir to the Prophetic Treasury

He was one of the prominent figures of that group and, like many of his like-minded companions, harbored animosity towards Ali (peace be upon him) and his children, even boasting about it. This group later became known as the “Kharijites,”

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Imam Hussain’s (PBUH) Forgiveness

“Usaam Ibn Mustalaq narrates: In one of my journeys to Medina, I saw Hussain Ibn Ali (PBUH), and became fond of his attractive face and kind gesture. The hatred that I had kept deep within me towards his father increased my jealousy, so I

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The Sweet Basil of the Prophet (PBUH&HP)

One of the most beautiful and deep aspects of the life of Imam Hussain (PBUH), is the great and excessive attention that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) showed towards him and his elder brother Imam Hassan (PBUH). The affection of the

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