Imam al-Husayn and Karbala - History & Politics

Biography of the daughter of Imam 'Ali (a), her early life, and her important role in the events of Karbala, Kufa and Sham

A detailed and authentic account of the tragedy of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (a).

A collection of forty traditions on A'zadari

The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.

A discussion about the spuriousness of traditions found in Sunni hadith literature encouraging Muslims to fast on the 'Ashura, the 10th of Muharram.

This text is basically a collection of articles published in different periodicals over the years and a radio speech, but they were arranged by the author himself in this present book form and publ

The Night before Ashura’

If I was in Karbala on this night

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.

An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn.

This book contains a brief yet documented narrative of an incident that took place in Karbala’’, Iraq, in 61 A.H. (After Hijra, or Hegira)/680 A.D.

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.

A detailed account of the life of Imam Husayn (a) and his personality, the tragedy of Karbala and the sacrifice of the Imam (a) and his companions, and a detailed analysis of Shi’i behaviours, like

The battle at Karbala is a well-known tragedy in human history. It is not fiction or legend but a historical fact.

This text presents the heartbreaking historical facts of the tragedy of Husayn ibn 'Ali (as) for the first time in a courtroom setting and proposes the idea of establishing an international court t

The text is a transcript of a sermon/lecture the late author had delivered in gatherings held in Tehran for the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).

This book discusses the causes of the tragedy of Karbala’ and it will also throw light on numerous other matters, which are yet unknown to the vast majority of Muslims.

The Journey of Imam Husayn (as)
Sheikh Al Mufid

“Al-Lohoof ala Qatla al-Tofuf” is a heart-rending but detailed and authentic account of the tragedy of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (a.s.), it was written by renowned Shia scholar, Sayy

This booklet answers why we will not allow the suppression of the commemoration of Hussain’s martyrdom, for Hussain (pbuh) was the epitome of love and devotion to Allah.

The impact of the mourning of Imam Husayn (a) in Islamic history

The following is a translation of the text Lamaat Al Husayn, the Radiance of Husayn, quotes and sayings of the Eminent Lord of the Martyrs, Husayn ibn ‘Ali, peace be upon them.

An editorial of Tawhid Journal covering: Significance of the month of Muharram, responsibility of the Dhakir, duty of enjoining Good and forbidding evil and Contextualizing the Struggle with the Cu

Is the commemoration of the tragedy of Karbala a bid'ah (innovation)? The command to observe the 10th of Muharram as a day of mourning in the Old Testament.

The research and analysis on the Uprising of Imam Husayn (as) from Hijaz to Iraq.

An essay focusing on the elements of revolution and martyrdom of the tragedy of Karbala.

The place of marthiya in literary and religious tradition, with translations of some examples of elegies on Imam Husayn (a).

An analysis into the Martydom of Imam Hussain through looking into Yawm al­-Tarwiya

Ashura’ Encyclopedia
By Javad Muhaddithy
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An analysis into the social and spiritual aspects of of Urdu Marthiya

Meaning and purpose of religion, necessity of leadership, functions of the Imam, and a study of some of the events of Karbala.

English poem in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).

Our Husayn (a), Mourning him and his Karbala

By al-'Allama al-Sheikh al-Ameeni

This paper is the first part of a series of three papers on the subject, initially conceived as part of a series of lectures delivered by the author in London, at the Islamic Centre of England in M

This paper is the second part of a series of three papers on the subject, initially conceived as part of a series of lectures delivered by the author in London, at the Islamic Centre of England in

This article outlines the importance of prophet Abraham, who played an outstanding role in establishing the monotheistic tradition, hence, he is considered to be the founder of all Abrahamic religi

Part 1: The Divine Plan for Human Salvation

This article offers an account of the women's unwavering support of Imam Husayn and his cause before Ashura, in the Battle of Karbala, and after the massacre.

This paper presents some of the most prominent and finest of the Imam Husayn’s and his companions’ virtues, namely, ardent love for Allah (swt), great honor, and unwavering patience.

Part 2: The Role of Hardship and Suffering in the Spiritual Progress

Urdu Majlis of Allamah Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi (t.s.).
Majlis recited in 1980s translated into English by Dr. Shabeeb Rizvi

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This presentation contains the details of Imam Husain (a)'s journey from Medina to Karbala.

This paper seeks to describe genera within Shi‘a poetry pertaining to the tragic experience of Imam Husayn and his family members and companions on the plains of Karbala.

Brief account of the last days of Imam Husayn, upon arriving in Karbala to the day of Ashura

A Lecture on Martyrdom of Imam Husayn preceded by an overview of his personality, character and lineage giving a brief introduction of the life and character of his father Imam 'Ali (as) and his gr

The present work is a collection of ten poems that bring in light the events of Karbala, the braveness of its heroes and the cowardice of Imam Husayn's enemies.