Life is not merely breathing and existing, nor is it confined to the realm of “this world.” Indeed, what is eternal life, true happiness, dignity, and real personality? What is the boundary between “human life” and “animal life”? The answers
On the day of Ashura, when Abu al-Fadl (peace be upon him) was martyred and Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) rose from beside the dismembered body of his brother, he looked toward the tents and saw that no one
Mughira ibn Shu’ba was the governor appointed by Muawiya in Basra. At a time when Muawiya was striving to solidify the succession of his son Yazid, Mughira ibn Shu’ba went with his son to Muawiya in Syria to stabilize his
The narrator said: “By God, I have never seen a man whose children, family, and companions were killed, and who bore so much pain and suffering, yet still displayed such bravery and valor on the battlefield. To the point that
Numerous pieces of evidence in the words and actions of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) show that he was aware of his impending martyrdom and the captivity of his family. With this knowledge, he departed Medina with them[1]. Even
“In the Battle of Siffin, I was among the troops of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him) and in the contingent of Ammar Yasir[1]. At noon, under the scorching heat, we sat in the shade of the banner. Suddenly, we
Many of the martyrs of Karbala entered the battlefield and fought against the enemy, or at least managed to defend themselves to some extent before achieving martyrdom. For instance, Abdullah ibn Hasan, the young son of Imam Hasan (peace be
“The decision of Al-Hurr was not a sudden one, but like a sapling that had sprouted and grown over many years…” (Stephan Friedrich Schfer) In every movement, in addition to the leaders, the followers and supporters also play a key
Every year, millions of people from all over the world rush to visit the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Karbala on the fortieth day of his martyrdom. After the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon
Ashura was not an event that took place on a single afternoon in the year 61 AH, detached from its context before and after. It has roots in the events of the past and the social transformations of the Muslims
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) never acted under the influence of anger and wrath, and he never deviated from moderation and dignity, even for the blink of an eye. One of the manifestations of his noble character and generosity
In the tragedy of Karbala, one of the key responsibilities of the survivors was to expose the enemy and strike a blow against the Umayyad regime by explaining the events that transpired in Karbala. Perhaps one of the reasons Imam
The tradition of appreciation and gratitude is a Hussaini tradition. It is His virtue that He honors the righteous, praises good deeds, and values loving and sincere actions. In a battlefield where thirst has consumed every last ounce of strength,
Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) says: “… I did not rise out of joy, drunkenness, corruption, or oppression, but I stood up for the reform of the Ummah of my grandfather”[1]. After the passing of the noble Prophet of
Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari[1], a distinguished companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), and a devoted lover among the admirers of Aba Abdillah al-Hussain (peace be upon him), holds a unique place in history. Although
Ibn Abi al-Hadid[1], one of the most prominent scholars of the Sunni tradition, is best known for his commentary on Nahj al-Balagha, but he also authored works in theology, logic, history, and other fields. He describes Imam Hussain (peace be
The Ziyarat al-Nahiya al-Muqaddasa is one of the most famous visits to Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), attributed to the Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance). It contains teachings about love, knowledge, grief, and intercession. This visitation encapsulates
The Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) is approaching, causing many people to gaze in astonishment at this great epic. Indeed, why has the epic of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) remained as luminous and captivating, repeated
On the Day of Tasu’a, the siege of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) and his companions by the army of Sham reached its peak, and they prepared for battle. Abbas (peace be upon him), hearing the uproar coming from
Laughter and tears, joy and sorrow, defeat and victory, and even one step higher—life and death—cannot be interpreted unless we understand their origins and the sources from which these concepts spring. There exists laughter that is hollow and destructive to
