In Episode VIII of Season III, Adham ibn Umayya, Yazid ibn Sabeet and his two sons have all set off to meet up with the caravan of Imam Husayn (A). They join the caravan of salvation in the holy city of Mecca. Adham ibn Umayya's dreams had finally come true. Our condolences to the … [Read more...]
Episode VII | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In Episode VII of Season III, the city of Basra had been cordoned off by the forces of Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad. But despite the danger, Adham ibn Umayya wanted to reach the caravan of Imam Husayn (A) at all costs. But who could he trust to help him get to Imam Husayn (A), before it was too … [Read more...]
Episode VI | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In Episode VI of Season III, the bloodthirsty governor of Basra has cordoned off the whole city. No one is allowed to enter or leave. The friends and followers of Imam Husayn (A) are being tracked down, one by one. Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom … [Read more...]
Episode V | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In Episode V of Season III, Saif ibn Haris al-Jabiri and his friend Shabeeb, have sneaked out of the city of Kufa, despite the great dangers in their way. Now, on the 10th of Muharram 61 A.H., they are approaching the caravan of Imam Husayn (A). We continue the story of Saif ibn Haris … [Read more...]
Episode IV | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In Episode IV of Season III, Hani ibn Urwa, a respected companion of Imam Husayn (A), has been murdered in the streets of Kufa. Two young men witnessed the tragic scene; but where left helpless in the face of the treachery and complacency of a whole city. Now, they were planning on somehow … [Read more...]
Episode III | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In Episode III of Season III, a respected companion of Imam Husayn (A) is being dragged in the streets of Kufa. Two young men look upon the tragic scene; but what can they do in the face of the treachery of a whole city. We relate the story of Saif ibn Haris al-Jabiri and his brother Shabeeb, … [Read more...]
Episode II | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
Welcome to Islamic Pulse's "Karbala Stories". In Episode II of Season III, we continue to follow the footsteps of Amr ibn Junadah al-Ansari, as he walks the path of martyrdom. His mother has sent off the young and handsome young man to defend Imam Husayn (A) in the face of the greatest of odds … [Read more...]
Episode I | Season III | Karbala Stories | English
In honor of the months of Muharram and Safar, where we remember the martyrdom and mission of the Master of Martyrs Imam Husayn ibn Ali (A), his family members, and his companions, Islamic Pulse humbly presents Season III of "Karbala Stories". In Episode I of Season III, the small caravan of Imam … [Read more...]
Hani ibn Urwa | CubeSync | English
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...]
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...]
