Ahl al-Bayt

Merits and Virtues of Ahl Al-Bayt in Mystics’ NarrationsI know that whoever believes in Muhammad (SAWA) but does not believe in his offspring is not true. (Attar Nayshaburi)We will not attend any assembly where the names of Muhammad’s Household are not mentioned. (Abu-Said Abul-Khayr)Sadi! If you wish to enjoy the …

Man has gone through certain stages to reach his material existence and the world; and he has to go through other stages to return to where he used to be with a qualitative difference:As He brought you forth in the beginning, so also shall you all return. (7:29)Evidently this course …

Amongst all the creations in the universe, be that be only physical or spiritual, the creation which is a combination of and spirituality, are the best ones.The reason for superiority of each of these three groups over one another is determined by Allah, His spiritual favor, the capacity of creature, …

We bid farewell to the old year by celebrating Prophet Ibrahim’s commitment to God displayed through his willingness to sacrifice his patient son, Prophet Ismail; we welcome the new year by commemorating the migration of Prophet Muhammad to Madinah, which marked the beginning of a period of enlightenment for civilization.This …

Source: Understanding Karbala, By: Allamah Sayyid Saeed Akhtar RizviTime and again objection is issued by the ignorant that killers of Imam Husayn (a.s) were Shias. Though more than once those objections have been replied and refuted, yet once in a while the same voice is heard again. I would like …

The women present at the Battle of Ashura in Karbala, Iraq, in 61 AH were entrusted with a special mission: to keep Imam Hussain’s (peace be upon him) message alive. Under the guidance of Imam Zainul Abideen and the leadership of Lady Zainab (peace be upon them), the women were …

Source: Nafasul Mahmum by Ayatullah Shaykh Abbas Qummi(Irshad) Imam Husayn (a.s.) gathered his companions at night. Imam Ali Zainul Abedeen (a.s.) says that: I went closer to them so as to hear what they said, and at that time I was unwell. I heard Imam telling his companions that,“I glorify …

The 10th of Moharram 61The 10th of Moharram 1436The 10th of October 680The Tragedy of KarbalaElapsed Time: 1375 A.H years.

Name: HusainTitle: Sayyed ush Shuhada By name: Aba Abdellah Father’s name: Ali ibne Abitaleb(A.S)Mother’s name : Fatima binte Mohammad(S.A)Place of birth : Madina (Hijaz)ArabiaDate of birth: 3rd Sha’baan 4 A.H Date of Assuming Imamat: 50A.HPeriod of Imamat: 11 yearsCompanions: 72 companions martyred in Karbala. 18 companions were from his family.Ruler/Usurper: …

*Edward G. Brown, a professor of Arabic and oriental studies at the University of Cambridge, said a few words on the Master of Martyrs Imam Hussain سيد الشهداء الإمام الحسين عليه السلام , a reminder of the blood-stained field of Karbala, where the grandson of the Apostle of Almighty Allah …