Stories for Children

The Story Of Ashura Part 3

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After arriving in Kufah, Muslim read the Imam’s letter to the people, at which they wept in joy. Eighteen thousand people pledged allegiance to Muslim, after which he thus wrote a letter to Husayn, asking him to come to Kufah. – “Eighteen thousand people, including the eminent personages, have pledged allegiance to you. Thus, if you wish, come to us.” …

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The Story of Ashura, Part 2

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Imam Husayn remained in Medina the next day. In the afternoon, Walid sent some of his men after him, but the Imam requested an extra day’s respite. That night he secretly left Medina for Mecca. Before leaving Medina, the Imam went to the Prophet’s shrine and bade him farewell.

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The Story of Ashura, Part 1

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Yazid, Mu’awiyah’s son, was a drunkard, self-indulgent, and irreligious young man. Mu’awiyah had secured the caliphate after the Martyrdom of Ali ibn Abi Talib by force of arms. He ruled the Muslims unfairly and intended to appoint Yazid as his successor.

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Abdullah al-Radhi

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Daddy Husain had four sons. His fourth son was Abdullah. He was born on Ashura morning. He was so young, and, as a baby, willing to sleep in his mother’s arms and suckle milk. Daddy Husain felt sorry about him.

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