Tag: Ashura

09 August 2023

Central library displays lithographic manuscripts about Ashura

According to rahyafte (the missionaries and converts website):Manuscripts Center of Imam Reza shrine has put on display exquisite lithographic manuscripts centering on Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, the first month on the lunar calendar. Among the precious manuscripts in the Central Library that illustrate Karbala and the ensuing events are […]

24 July 2023

A Brief Introduction to Motahari’s Book about Ashura

Late Iranian scholar Ayatollah Morteza Motahari’s book about the core concepts of the movement of Imam Hussein (AS) is still one of the key books on the topic.

17 September 2022

Three Groups of Imam Hussein’s Enemies

The battle of Karbala brings numerous lessons. The true characters of individuals became clear based on their choices in this battle between right and wrong.

08 August 2022

“The Uprising of Ashura and Responses to Doubts” written by Ali Asghar Ridwani

There is plentiful emphasis in the Qur’an and in Islamic traditions of both Sunnis and Shi‘ahs that believers must show their love and affection towards the people of the Prophet’s Household, not just because they are the Prophet’s offspring but because they posses the same lofty moral virtues, spiritual attainments and moral perfections as the Prophet.

30 September 2021

Imam Hussain Uprising Displays Right Path to Oppressed Nations, Says Algerian Scholar

The uprising of Imam Hussain (AS) is the first in history that shows the right path to oppressed nations, according to an Algerian scholar and researcher.

22 September 2021

Words of Lady Zaynab made tyrant Yazeed angry

Our Lady Zainab (peace be upon her) was steadfast like a lioness despite all the calamities the captives form the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) faced. So she saved her brother’s children and his family from all the dangers that befell them during the captivity’s march, including her position in the assembly of the tyrant Yazeed (may God curse him) in the Levant.

29 August 2021

Evidence that the Imams (AS) knew of their martyrdoms

Adapted from: “The Uprising of Ashura and Responses to Doubts” by: “‘Ali Asghar Ridwani”

26 August 2021

Ashura Mourning Rituals Held in London

Each year on Ashura, the mourners, dressed in black, march in mass processions, listen to elegies and hold noon prayers, with benefactors distributing votive foods.

22 August 2021

Imam Hassan (A.S) paved the way for Imam Hussain’s (A.S) glorious stand

The most eminent of Imam Hassan (A.S) attributes is his generosity. He believed that money was only a means to clothe the naked, help the destitute, pay the debts of the indebted, or satisfy the hungry. Once, he was asked: “We do not see you disappoint a beggar. Why?”

20 August 2021

Cries of ‘Ya Hussain’ resonated in Europe

In Austria, Switzerland and other European countries, Shia mourning ceremonies were held in accordance with health protocols.