Who was Abdullah ibn Yaqtur, the historical foster-brother of Imam Husayn (A)? What was one of the things that the accursed governor of Kufa, Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad, do after he quelled the uprising of Muslim ibn Aqeel? What are the historical chain of events that led to the martyrdom of … [Read more...]
Hani ibn Urwah al-Muradi | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Hani ibn Urwah, the famous companion and devoted follower of Imam Husayn (A)? And how did he live his life, and what was his biographical background? And what was the socio-political and religious status of Hani ibn Urwah? What are some of the dirty tricks that Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad … [Read more...]
Hashim al-Mirqal | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Hashim ibn Utbah al-Mirqal? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Hashim al-Mirqal". Yet, who was Hashim al-Mirqal, how did he live his life, and what was his biographical background? Who was the famous, yet dastardly cousin of Hashim al-Mirqal; a … [Read more...]
Handhallah Ibn Abi Amir | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Handhallah ibn Abi Amir al-Ansari? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Handhallah ibn Abi Amir". Yet, who was Handhallah ibn Abi Amir, how did he live his life, and what was his biographical background? Who were the Ansar and what are they famous … [Read more...]
Maytham al-Tammar | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Maytham al-Tammar? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about \"Maytham al-Tammar\". Yet, who was Maytham al-Tammar, how did he live his life, and what was his biographical background? Where was Maytham al-Tammar originally from and what was … [Read more...]
Ammar ibn Yasir | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Ammar ibn Yasir? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Ammar ibn Yasir". Yet, who was Ammar ibn Yasir? And along with Ammar ibn Yasir, who all else from his family was tortured by the polytheists of Mecca? And who specifically had a hand in the … [Read more...]
Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai". Yet, who was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai, what was his real name, and when was he born? What was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai famous for? What does the title … [Read more...]
Mus’ab ibn Umayr | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Mus'ab ibn Umayr? In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Mus'ab ibn Umayr". Yet, who was Mus'ab ibn Umayr and why can it be said that he was one of the most altruistic companions of the Messenger of Allah (S)? And what was the financial status of … [Read more...]
