Habib ibn Mazahir was a resident of the city of Kufa and was a Hafiz of the holy Qur\'an. He was also a very old man. He had seen the days of Imam Ali (A). He had also seen the days of Imam Hasan (A). And now, times had truly turned for the worst. A drunkard … [Read more...]
Lady Zaynab (A): The Beacon of Critical Thinking | Sister Spade | English
What are some of the beautiful lessons that lady Zaynab (A) teaches us? And how does lady Zaynab (A) manifest a complete female figure that is a role model for all justice and truth seekers? And how does lady Zaynab (A) teach us to think critically and make the … [Read more...]
Lady Zaynab (A)’s Young Children | Br. Guacena | English
Lady Zaynab (A) went along with Imam Husayn (A) on his eminence's journey from the city of Medina to the city of Mecca, and then from the city of Mecca toward the city of Kufa. But lady Zaynab (A) wasn't alone, for she also brought her two young sons with her; Aun … [Read more...]
Burayr ibn Khudhayr pt. 2 | Unsung Heroes | English
Did Burayr ibn Khudhayr ever leave the side of Imam Husayn (A)? What was the behavior of Burayr ibn Khudhayr on the day of Ashura and why was he behaving in such a manner? What did Burayr say to the enemy forces in the land of Karbala? And finally, how did the noble Burayr ibn … [Read more...]
Karbala’s Divine Experience | Sister Fatima | English
The first ten days of the holy month of Muharram have passed on so quickly. Ten divine days in which we experienced so many beautiful things. Things that can help us to live a Husayni life; a life that hopefully will end in a Husayni death. Sister Fatima speaks about "Karbala's Divine … [Read more...]
Burayr ibn Khudhayr pt. 1 | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Burayr ibn Khudhayr al-Hamdani, one of the people to be martyred alongside Imam Husayn (A)? What city did Burayr ibn Khudayr live in and what was he famous for? What did Buraryr say to Imam Husayn (A) in his eminence's moment of need? And finally, what was the … [Read more...]
Hazrat Ali Akbar’s Beautiful Youth | Sister Nazanin | English
Ali Akbar was the son of Imam Husayn (A). He was a beautiful youth, who resembled his great grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S) both in his physical appearance and his morals and manners. When the family of Imam Husayn (A) wanted to see the Messenger of Allah … [Read more...]
Karbala Stories | Season II | Episode II | English
Welcome to Season II of "Karbala Stories". In Episode II, we are introduced to her eminence, lady Zaynab binte Ali (A). Her eminence, lady Zaynab (A) was the younger sister of Imam Hasan (A) and Imam Husayn (A). Through thick and thin, her … [Read more...]
Come To Imam Husayn (A) Purely | Shaykh Salim Yusufali | English
With what intention should we come to the Majalis of Imam Husayn (A)? And what kind of commemoration of Imam Husayn (A) is one that is done merely out of routine and habit? And finally, what is a good gauge to see whether a person is a real believer or not? In this … [Read more...]
Hazrat Abbas’s Strong Arms | Sister Nazanin | English
Abbas ibn Ali (A) was the son of Imam Ali (A). He was a brave, devout, faithful, and strong champion. The forces of evil always feared the sheer might and power of Abbas ibn Ali (A). If he entered any battle, the people looked in amazement, for it seemed that … [Read more...]
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