One of the precursors to the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A), was the imprisonment and martyrdom of the tribal chief, Hani ibn Urwar al-Muradi. How did it all happen, and what led up to the event where the emissary of Imam Husayn (A) and one of his main supporters were left alone and … [Read more...]
Karbala Stories | Season II | Episode IV | English
Welcome to Season II of "Karbala Stories". In Episode IV, we hear the story of Muslim ibn Aqeel (A). The people of Kufa write thousands of letters inviting Imam Husayn (A) to the city of Kufa. Imam Husayn (A) sends his emissary, Muslim ibn Aqeel … [Read more...]
Abu Thumamah al-Sa’idi | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Abu Thumamah al-Sa'idi, the Muezzin of Imam Husayn (A)? What Imams (A) did Abu Thumamah support and fight alongside with? What are some interesting points about the life of Abu Thumamah? What did Abu Thumamah do in terms of his support for Muslim ibn Aqeel … [Read more...]
Muslim ibn Aqeel’s Last Stand | Cubesync | English
His eminence, Muslim ibn Aqeel ibn Abi Talib, was the loyal and brave emissary of Imam Husayn (A) to the city of Kufa. And yet, what happened that led to this noble and courageous emissary of the Master of Martyrs in the end being stranded and left all alone, resulting in his holy last stand in … [Read more...]
Karbala Stories | Episode II | English
Welcome to "Karbala Stories". Episode II. The emissary of Imam Husayn (A), Muslim ibn Aqeel, has been betrayed and martyred. Fear now runs deep in the veins of the people of Kufa. The story of Karbala continues. Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom … [Read more...]
Qays ibn Mus-hir al-Saydawi | Unsung Heroes | English
Who was Qays ibn Mus-hir al-Saydawi, the largely unknown emissary of Imam Husayn (A)? And what did Qays ibn Mus-hir al-Saydawi bring to Imam Husayn (A), while his eminence (A) was living in the city of Mecca? What companion accompanied Muslim ibn Aqeel to the city of Kufa, for he knew the ins … [Read more...]
Abdullah ibn Yaqtur | Unsung Heroes | English
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...]
The Most Tragic True Story of MUSLIM IBN AQEEL | KARBALA 2021 | English
A sorrowful retelling of the events which lead up to the tragedy of Karbala. Four of our most valued scholars recite poetry about the story of Muslim Ibn Aqeel, how he was abandoned, betrayed and murdered by the people of Kufa. In this video, Shaykh Ali, Shaykh Muzaffer Hyder, Sayyid Shahryar … [Read more...]
The MOST TRAGIC TRUE STORY of MUSLIM IBN AQEEL | KARBALA 2020 | English
A sorrowful retelling of the events which lead up to the tragedy of Karbala. Five of our most valued scholars recite poetry about the story of Muslim Ibn Aqeel, how he was abandoned, betrayed and murdered by the people of Kufa. In this video, Shaykh Ali, Shaykh Muzaffer Hyder, Sayyid Shahryar Naqvi, … [Read more...]
