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Yahya bin Nu’maan narrates that:” I was with Imam Hussain (PBUH) when an Arab masked man with a dark face entered and greeted the Imam (PBUH). Imam Hussain (PBUH) responded his greeting. The man said,” O son of the Messenger
Yahya bin Nu’maan narrates that:” I was with Imam Hussain (PBUH) when an Arab masked man with a dark face entered and greeted the Imam (PBUH). Imam Hussain (PBUH) responded his greeting. The man said,” O son of the Messenger
A Bedouin Arab came to Imam Hussain (PBUH) and said,” O son of the Messenger of Allah! I owe a huge debt which I cannot afford to pay. I thought with myself that I should ask the most generous person
Upon his arrival at the city of Medina, he started asking people, ”Who is the most generous one in this city? Where does he live?” Everyone referred him towards the house of Imam Hussain (PBUH). The man found Imam Hussain
“The other aspect in the personality of Hussain (PBUH) that has fascinated me is his humbleness along with his revolutionary spirit. These two traits do not [usually] coexist in one personality. Humbleness is the trait and characteristic of the God’s
Abd Al-Rahmaan Sullami was teacher of the Holy Quran in Medina and used to teach Quran to kids. Imam Hussain (PBUH) sent one of his children to him to learn the Holy Quran (1). The teacher taught him how to
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
According to history and the Ahadith narrated from the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), all the Shia Imams’ (PBUT) lives ended in martyrdom (1). Based on this, and considering the fact that the Holy Quran states that the martyrs are alive and
He was one of the high rank members of his tribe. Just like his colleagues, he had a long hatred for Ali (PBUH) and his sons and he was even proud of that. His tribe was later called “Khawarij (Kharijites)”
He was one of the high rank members of his tribe. Just like his colleagues, he had a long hatred for Ali (PBUH) and his sons and he was even proud of that. His tribe was later called “Khawarij (Kharijites)”
“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
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 Prophet
Muawiyah used to make efforts to deceive the people in believing that his relationship with Hassan bin Ali (PBUH) is good in order to benefit from the popularity of the Ahl ul-bait (PBUT) for his own interests. In this respect
The problem of the ethics is among the important topics that have been dealt with by Islamic or non-Islamic scientists. A part of ethics deals with the ethical virtues that include acts which are regarded highlighted and excellent. Some behaviors
He was the strong arm of his father; he moved along the battlefield like a diver who comes on water and dives back in, moving forward. He cut through the continuous lines of the enemy’s army and made the armies
Zubair ibn Bakkaar, an early historian has recorded an incident in his book al-Mufaqiaat from the son of Muqaireh Ibn Shu’bah: My father and I travelled to Damascus to visit Mu’awiyah. We were his guest and my father visited him
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful During the time Marwan was the governor of Medina, he used to curse Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) before starting the sermon of Friday prayers every week. One day he sent someone with
Junadah ibn Abi Umayyah says: I went to visit Imam Hassan (PBUH) during the illness that led to his death. There was a tub in front of him so that he could heave the effects of the poison Mu’awyiah had
Imam Hassan (PBUH) was given the title the benevolent of the Prophet’s Progeny1, and this title fully illustrates the generosity of the Imam. History is filled with incidents of the Imam’s generosity.2 The Imam’s stance on the act of charity
Imam Hassan (PBUH) was given the title the benevolent of the Prophet’s Progeny1, and this title fully illustrates the generosity of the Imam. History is filled with incidents of the Imam’s generosity.2 The Imam’s stance on the act of charity
The Ahlul Bayt would use every opportunity and excuse to guide and teach mankind the necessary wisdom in the best possible manner. The account below is an example of their interaction and help to the poor and others who asked