During the time of the great Prophet’s appointment only one sixth of the population in Arabian Peninsula lived in the cities; the majority of people were Bedouins who lived in tents out in the deserts. Their teamwork was to murder
On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city of Medina was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma’soomah (PBUH) (1). She was born to Imam Moosa ibn Ja’far (PBUH) and her mother, Najmah. Hadrat Fatimah Masumah
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 their familial and blood relations. He was faced with a stern rejection from Abbas (PBUH).
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 into tears and said, “Brother! You are the flag bearer of my army and the
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 to Yazid, there was a banner among them which surprised the observers, as it was
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 to as Ab al-Fadl. However, is it possible to fully grasp and understand his status?
“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 rewards of) the hereafter, hurried to supply the family of Imam with water, and
“When the fifth son of the seventh Imam goes in occultation, seek refuge in Allah (SWT)! Seek refuge in Him in regards with your religion, so that no one would deviate your from you religion” (1). (Imam Kadhim (PBUH)) We
Musa Mubarqa (brother of Imam Hadi (PBUH)) narrates that: I met Yahya bin Aktham in the public court and he asked me a number of questions. I then went to my brother Ali bin Mohammad (PBUH) and we had a
Musa Mubarqa (brother of Imam Hadi (PBUH)) narrates that: I met Yahya bin Aktham in the public court and he asked me a number of questions. I then went to my brother Ali bin Mohammad (PBUH) and we had a
On the day of Tasu’a, the army of Shaam completely besieged Imam Hussain (PBUH) and his companions, and they got prepared to start the battle. Abbas (PBUH) realized their intention from the loud noise, so he went to Imam Hussain
… Witness the certainty in Hussain (PBUH) whose essence is derived from his heart’s separation and independence from this materialistic world. When he left Medina and reached Karbala, Imam Hussain (PBUH) wrote a letter addressing his brother, Muhammad al-Hanifeh and
