The Flag Bearer of Karbala
“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 who never retreats.”(1) This sentence was like a sign, in the war of Khaibar, for
“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 who never retreats.”(1) This sentence was like a sign, in the war of Khaibar, for
As Zainab (PBUH) grew up, many of the noblemen and great men of Arabia asked for her hand in marriage. They thought that due to their wealth and high social position they would be successful in marrying Zainab (PBUH). For example, Ash’ath Ibn-Qeis, who was one of the wealthiest
History has witnessed to itself many women. In each era, thousands of women with different types and manners have come into existence. However, some of them have stood out among the others, and some others have somehow ended up in
The text explains that human ambition shapes character, determination, and spiritual growth. Higher ambitions attract greater divine assistance. The greatest ambition taught by the Ahl al-Bayt is awaiting Imam Mahdi’s reappearance. This love-driven waiting elevates intentions, transforms personality, motivates righteous action, and leads to true fulfillment and rapid spiritual advancement.
This story highlights Imam Reza’s (PBUH) *innate guidance*—his divine ability to touch hearts and correct souls. When Ahmad ibn Abi Nasr felt pride over the Imam’s kindness, the Imam revealed his inner thoughts and reminded him, through the story of Imam Ali (PBUH) and Sa’sa’eh, that true worth lies in one’s deeds, not in honor or closeness to the Imam.
Imam Hussain’s (PBUH) movement had two vital components: sacrifice and message. After the tragedy of Karbala, Imam Sajjad (PBUH) and Lady Zainab (PBUH) revealed the truth, countered Umayyad propaganda, and awakened the people. Their efforts preserved the revolution’s goals, exposing tyranny and ensuring the legacy of justice lived on.