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Audio Lectures Eve of Ashura by Sayyid Ali al-Meyalee, Dar Al-Islam, London, UK, Eve of 10th Muharam 1420 - 26th April '99 [Arabic] Views: 5534

Full-Length Text Events and Circumstances Surronding the Martrydom of al-Husain b. Ali by I.K.A Howard (Ph.D) Views: 29526
This account is based principally on the account of Abu Mikhnaf (d. 132 A.H.) as it has been preserved in the writings of al‑Tabari. It discusses the events that culminated in the murder of the Prophet's grandson.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Excellences of the Imam Husayn in Sunni Hadith Tradition by M. Ayoub Views: 53125
The life of Imam Husayn has acquired special significance in Muslim piety and has a universal significance in all of Muslim tradition.

Personal Contributions From Karbala to Madinah imamhusain.net by Amina Inloes Views: 20444
Interpretation of the tragedy of Karbala in the form of a play. Includes multiple play scenes, dialogue, sound effects, and list of characters.

Audio Recitations Guide to Online Audio and Video Resources for Muharram by Various, Various [Urdu] Views: 6791
Links to other audio-video sites in various languages

In-Depth / Journal Articles Historical and Jurisprudential Issues Pertinent to the Ziyaratu ‘Ashura’ by Ayatullah Shaykh Ja'far Subhani Views: 4338
This text discusses briefly presents a prelude to the chain of narration for Ziyaratu ‘Ashura’. A reader can use this short text to understand how scholars have taken into consideration matters of Jurisprudence as well as events in History to further explain Ziyaratu ‘Ashura’.

Video Husayn Day Seminar for Secondary School Students - Part 1 by Shariff Aidarus / Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir [Swahili] Views: 4529
Venue: Samburu Secondary School
8th Safar 1426 - 19th March 2005
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya - Mombasa

Video Husayn Day Seminar for Secondary School Students - Part 2 by Shariff Aidarus / Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir [Swahili] Views: 4410
Venue: Samburu Secondary School
8th Safar 1426 - 19th March 2005
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya - Mombasa

Audio Lectures Hussainia Aal-Yaaseen alhussain.com by Various, Al-Mansouria, Kuwait [Arabic] Views: 7868
Lots of audio/video files including Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (a), majalis al-Husayniyyah, film clips, ihtifalat, latmiyat, anashid, images, etc.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Il Significato di °Ashura: Rappresentazioni Errate e Distorsioni by Martire Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari [Italian] Views: 20607
Un interessante scritto sul reale significato di °Ashura, che analizza le interpretazioni errate e le distorsioni che sono state fatte su questa tragedia importante per la storia dell'Islam.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Imam Husain And His Martyrdom by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, London, 1931. Views: 70346
The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Husayn [a], the grandson of Prophet Muhammad [s], and his noble family and friends. This short text reflects the deep admiration of its author towards Imam Husayn [a] and an insight into the tragedy of Karbala, its reasons and its consequences. It is presented with the hope that it will foster the Islamic unity and the brotherly love that the author seeks in his preface.

Audio Lectures Imam Husayn (a) - King of Martyrs  by Hassanain Rajabali , Toronto, Canada , 10th Muharram 1418 AH, 17th May 1997 Views: 5633

Video Imam Husayn (a) and al-Tawheed by Br. Abu Baqir, Shi'a Assocation of Bay Area Islamic Guidance Center, San Jose, CA, Muharram 1423 / 16th March 2002 Views: 6729
3rd Night of Muharram
- Importance of remembering Imam Husayn (a) in the role of a dhakir. Story of the dream of a well-known scholar that thosewho will easily pass through the Day of Reckoning. Story of famous poet, Jamal al-Din al-Musalli al-Hilli whose mother vowed that she would dedicate him to be a highway robber for the zuwwar (visitors) to the rawdha of Imam Husayn (a).
- Qur'an 9:119: "O you who believe! be careful of (your duty to) Allah and be with the true ones."
- Definition of a true person is one whose batin (inner) corresponds 100% to his outer (dhahir). Such a state can only be achived by the Ma'asumeen (a), as others are affected by waswasah (whispering)
- The way to be with the ma'asumeen (a) is either to study their biographies (which is important) or to study their teachings (which is more important). We therefore wish to study the teachings of Imam Husayn (a).
- Analysis of portion of du'a Arafah dealing with Tawheed
- Entirety of tawheed is encapsulated in "laa ilaaha illallaah". Importance of understanding tawheed as a lifelong process.
- Detailed analysis of "Subhaanallahi wa al-Hamdu lillaahi wa laa ilaaha illallaahu wallahu akbar".
- Allahu akbar is short for "Allahu akbar min an yoosaf" -- Allah is greater than can be described
- Light of understanding that cannot be learned through books

Audio Lectures Imam Husayn (a) and the events at Karbala by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 27th September, 2001 Views: 5591
Shi'a Islam: Class 7
HTML notes only. Unfortunately, this lecture is not available in audio format.;
- early life of the Imam, and close relationship with the Prophet (s)
- Events in the life of the Imam between the death of his brother Imam Hasan (a) and the death of Muawiyah
- caliphate and personality of Yazid
- refusal of Imam to give allegiance to Yazid
- journey of Imam from Madinah to Makkah to Karbala
- events in Kufa, and the martyrdom of Muslim b. Aqeel
- the fateful day of Ashura
- conclusions that can be drawn from the tragic events, including the different views of Sunni and Shi'i historians on the first century of Islam
- importance of Ashura

Article / Short-Length Text Imam Husayn (views of Non Muslims) Views: 23585
An Islamic Factsheet: Short and concise articles on a single subject in numerous languages. Excellent for quick reading, Muslim centers or places of learning, da'wah purposes, or to give to your friends and coworkers. Part of the Personalities Factsheets.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Imam Husayn's concept of Religion and Leadership by S.H.M Jafri Views: 22896
Meaning and purpose of religion, necessity of leadership, functions of the Imam, and a study of some of the events of Karbala.

Audio Lectures Islamic Perspective on Sexual Energy (9th Muharram Lecture) by Dr. Murtadha Alidina, Stanmore, London, UK Views: 8781
Night of 9th Muharram, 1424 AH, 2003
- Nabi Yahya (a) was killed by a king who succumbed to sexual temptation and who gifted his (a) head to a prostitute. The 4th imam (a) reports that Imam Husayn narrated the story of Yahya (a) several times during during the journey to Karbala, as if warning those who would hear that uncontrolled sexual energy can potentially create a huge disaster.
- Why is premarital and promiscuous sex so common in society?
a) sex is profitable and we are bombarded with such advertising
b) curiousity and hormones
c) the media bombards teenagers with sexual images
d) peer pressure
- Discussion about exposure to drugs.
- The Qur'anic perspective on sexual energy is that
a) it is a gift from God
b) to be used in marriage
c) on a premarital level, the energy is so strong that it can harm you, as man has been created weak (Surat al-Nisa verse 28)
d) Satan is ready to deceive you and destroy you through sexual deviation
- To prevent destruction and channel sexual energy into marriage, Allah has given marriage, and enjoined the following conduct in non-mahram interactions with the opposite sex:
a) code of dress
b) contact of eyes has to be controlled
c) content of conversation be serious and avoid intimacy
d) character of conversation should not be with enticing sound
e) no covetous behavior
e) being a gift from God therefore has the potential in the context of marriatge enables us to move us to perfection.
- Story of Nabi Yusuf (a) and how he resisted the attempts of the wife of the governor.
- Moving account of the events and spiritual dimensions of the martyrdom of Ali Akbar ibn al-Husayn (a)Source: www.hujjat.org

Full-Length Text Journey of Tears by Bashir Hassanali Rahim Views: 4583
This text has been written primarily to bring forth awareness in youths to understand the University of Imam Hussain (a.s.) from a broader perspective. It also provides a detailed account of Imam Hussain (a.s.)'s journey.

Full-Length Text Karbala by Amiraly M.H.Datoo [Swahili] [Zip] Views: 29870
This is a picture guide. Please note file size: 734 kb (due to pictures).

Article / Short-Length Text Karbala and Ashura by Ali Hussain Jalai Views: 8527
A brief yet documented narrative of events that took place in Medinah, Mecca, Karbāla’, Kufah, and Syria, and began in Rajab, 60 A.H. (680 CE) and ended in Muharram 61.