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Article / Short-Length Text Sorrows and Sufferings by Noorali S. Merchant Views: 11803
A Collection of Poems on the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), and 'what others have to say about Imam Husayn (a)'.

Personal Contributions The Battle of Karbala Views: 17124
A Marthiyaa of Anis, translated into English verse by David Matthews.

In-Depth / Journal Articles The Concept of Martyrdom in Islam by A. Ezzati Views: 27678
The concept of martyrdom in light of the Islamic concept of Holy Struggle (Jihad) and the doctrine of enjoining right and discovering wrong.

In-Depth / Journal Articles The Fast of 'Ashura by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi Views: 24750
Authenticity of traditions encouraging Muslims to fast on the 'Ashura, the 10th of Muharram.

Article / Short-Length Text The History and Philosophy of Aza of Imam Husayn(a) by Mulla Bashir Rahim Views: 9809
Message of Imam Husayn (a), evolution and importance of 'Aza, 'Aza at a personal level and as an instrument of tabligh.

In-Depth / Journal Articles The Martyr of Karbala by Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub Views: 8784
An essay focusing on the elements of revolution and martyrdom of the tragedy of Karbala.

Full-Length Text The Revolution of al-Husayn (a) by Shaykh Muhammad Shams al-Din Views: 13374
The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.

Full-Length Text The Sacred Effusion: Reflections on Ziyarat Ashura by Sh Muhammad Khalfan Views: 5790
A unique and original piece of research on the sacred supplication of Ziyarat Ashura of Imam Husayn (as). The reader will come to appreciate the core reality of the ziyarah being: "to deflect from other than the visited one". The reflections in this publication centre around this theme: if we truly intend Imam al-Husayn (as) then we must realize that he is the very epitome of Islam. The more we revive Islamic values individually and socially, the closer we come to Imam al-Husayn (as) and therefore our ziyarat gains true meaning.

Presentations The Story of Karbala alzahraa1.net by fadak.org [Arabic] Views: 10767
A Flash Animated Movie for Children on the Story of Karbala

In-Depth / Journal Articles The Tawwabin (The Repenters) by Dr. I.K.A Howard Views: 7382

Full-Length Text The Torch of Perpetual Guidance - A Brief Expose on Ziyarat Ashura by ‘Ali Asghar ‘Azizi Tehrani Views: 4529
This text is a gateway to understanding the essence and ettiquete of Ziyarat and Du'a, primarily Ziyarat-e-Ashura, which has then been singled verse by verse, and has been explained in detail.

Article / Short-Length Text The Track of Blood by Musavi Garmarudi Views: 18789
English poem in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).

Article / Short-Length Text The Youths of Karbala by Zakir Views: 10552
An excerpt from the book 'Tears and Tributes' on the young martyrs from the family of Imam Husayn (a), who gave their lives in Karbala.

Article / Short-Length Text Toba Hukubaliwa Kwa Kumtawasuli Imam Hussein (a.s.) [Swahili] Views: 10297
Tawassul Explained

Article / Short-Length Text Una Lacrima per Husayn by Mustafa Milani Amin [Italian] Views: 6545
Un piccolo poema per ricordare l'Imam Husayn (as) e la tragedia di Karbala.

Web Links Understanding Karbala ezsoftech.com Views: 6380

Full-Length Text موسوعة عاشوراء al-kawthar.com [Arabic] Views: 7012
Detailed accounts of people, places and events surrounding the al-Taff Battle and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), members of his huosehold and companions on Ashura Day.

Article / Short-Length Text Why Commemorate the Massacre? by Shaykh Muhammad Jawad Chirri Views: 8835
How the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) and the events of Karbala is a source of unity among Muslims and not a cause of division.