Islamic Sources

Battle of HarrahRate this post An analytical look at the historic account of the invasion and horrific plunder of the holy city of Medina in the year 63 AH by the army of Yazid b. Mu’awiyah.       Source: al-islam.org

The Role of Women in Karbala3 (60%) 12 votes The Role of Women in Karbala`, A lecture delivered by Shaykh Mansour Leghaei at Hannans Rd Public School, on 1/6/1997  

Husayn (as) the Sacrifice for Mankind3.2 (63.51%) 97 votes This is a collection of articles about a totally unique individual who, through his remarkable sacrifices, managed to change the course of history and the direction that mankind was heading for. He is none other than Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Husayn […]

Arabic Accounts of Al-Husayn’s MartyrdomRate this post An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn. The narrative into 8 distinct sections. by I.K.A Howard

Azadari; Mourning for Imam Hussain (as)1.9 (37.5%) 8 votes The mourning rituals in the memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as), the grandson of Mohammad (saww). Azadari is the core of the Islamic belief, and in this book we shall refute all common Nasibi propaganda against the mourning rituals for the martyrs.

Arba’eenRate this post A pocket-sized book explaining the significance of commemorating the Arba’een of Imam Husayn (pbuh) and the importance of the number 40. It also includes Ziyara Arba’een with translation.

The truth about Al-Husayn’s RevoltRate this post 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. Original title: Haqiqatun Nahdhal Husayniya     Source: al-islam.org

An Everlasting Instruction, Imam al-Husayn’s Journey to MakkaRate this post I humbly present this short treatise to the Leader of Martyrs- Imam al-Husayn (‘a), who sacrificed his noble life, family, and possessions entirely to save the ‘truth’, and thereby practically demonstrated a timeless model for emulation.     Source: al-islam.org

Historical Sermons2.9 (57.5%) 48 votes Historical Sermons; Imam Husain (as) in Karbala at Ashura, Mola Abbas (as) at Kaaba, Syeda Sakina (as) in Kufa and Syed Zainab in the court of Yazid…!

Event & Circumstances of the Martyrdom of Al Husain Ibn Ali (as)2.7 (53.33%) 9 votes This based principally on the account of Abu Mikhnaf  preserved in the writings of al‑Tabari. Discusses events that culminated in the murder of the Prophet’s grandson.

The World Finally Speaks At Karbala TribunalsRate this post 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 tribunal to try his killers and the perpetrators of the massacre of Karbala. The […]

Nafasul Mahmoom3 (60.71%) 28 votes Covers the tragic event of Karbala right from the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s) upto the revenge of Mukhtar. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s) is quoted as saying that when Imam Husain (a.s) was born, Allah commanded Jibra’eel to descend upon the earth with a thousand Angels and congratulate the Prophet […]

Ashura Poems in English3.2 (64.35%) 23 votes The present book is by no means the first and last volume collected in this field. Contrary to an initial anticipation, it seems that Ashura literature in English will occupy at least five volumes of books. Hence, readers and which contains eighty‐ nine hadiths on this topic.the grace […]

The Nature of Imam Hussein’s Movement3.1 (61.97%) 183 votes In this book the writer discusses the revolt of Imam Hossein as a rightful successor to  the  Caliphate, against the then ruling Caliph Mu’avieh and his son, Yazid. The writer shows that this revolt was caused by several factors, firstly as an act of defence in refusing […]

Misbah-Uz-Zulam – Roots of the Kerbala Tragedy2.8 (56.67%) 24 votes The author traces the history before Islam, birth of Islam, the various atrocities against it, and the various personalities involved in the resurgence of Islam.This book discusses the causes of the tragedy of Karbala’ and it will also throw light on numerous other matters, which […]

Lectures on AshuraRate this post This international organization named THE ISLAMIC SEMINARY, established, under the patronage of His Eminence Imam Khui (Rehmatullah alaih of Najaf of Iraq) in 1977, is endeavouring to convey authentic Islamic literature to the people of the world. The object of this organization is to meet the spiritual needs of the […]

Ashura3.1 (62.86%) 7 votes The uprising of Husayn a.s., is replete with ideas, concepts, values and beautiful scenes, the like of which are rarely witnessed in the words and deeds of others. The author injects new horizons of thought, understanding and analysis of Husayn’s words, speeches and stances as he moved from Hijaz to Iraq; […]

The Revolution of Imam al-Husayn (a)2.9 (57.28%) 368 votes Its Impact on the Consciousness of Muslim Society   The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.   Source: al-islam.org

2nd Muharram3.1 (61.48%) 27 votes This text is about Imam Hussain’s a.s Arraival at Karbala on 2nd of the Muharram by Wilayatmission.com ….

Hazrat Ali Akbar, the Beloved Son of Imam Hussain (as)Rate this post Excerpts from Tears & Tributes that exposes the braveries and martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Akbar the Beloved Son of Imam Hussain (as) in Kerbala…!