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.
Read More »Monthly Archives: October 2011
Imam Husain (PBUH) in Dr. K. Sheldrake’s Words
“Of that gallant band, male and female knew that the enemy forces around were implacable, and were not only ready to fight, but to kill. Denied even water for the children, they remained parched under the burning sun and scorching sands, yet not one faltered for a moment. Husain marched with his little company, not to glory, not to power …
Read More »In Every Heartbeat
My heart repeats your name, Hossein, in every beat, in every beat; My mind reveals your aim Hossein, in every way, in every way;
Read More »The Story of Ashura, Part 1
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.
Read More »The Eleventh Station: Khuzaymiyyah
TIME OF ARRIVAL: Dhu al-Hijjah, 18th The diminutive form of Khuzaymiyyah attributed to Khuzaymiyyah-t ibn Hazim SOME IMPORTANT EVENTS: Hearing a voice from the sky by Lady Zainab (PBUH)
Read More »Being Grateful
Imam Husain (PBUH): Your appreciation for the former blessing is a cause for next blessing. Nuzhat al-Nadhir (P. 43)
Read More »The Caravan, Part 5
DURATION OF THE JOURNEY: Around 5 days (from Rajab 28th until Sha’ban 3rd) THE ARRIVAL AT MECCA: Imam Husain (PBUH) with the companions and fellows entered Mecca on Thursday night in Sha’ban 3rd while people and hajjis (pilgrims of Kaaba) had come to welcome them. 54
Read More »Imam Husain (PBUH) in Antoine Bara’s Words
“No battle in the modern and past history of mankind has earned more sympathy and admiration as well as provided more lessons than the martyrdom of Husain in the battle of Karbala.” Antoine Bara (Lebanese writer), “Husain in Christian Ideology”
Read More »Light of Guidance, Arch of Salvation
O’ Hussein, your day’s the Day; O’ Hussein, your way’s the Way; O’ Hussein, your love’s the Love. O’ Hussein, you are the one whose light is never out;
Read More »Umm Wahab (Abdullah ibn Habab al-Kalbi’s wife)
Umm Wahab was one of the brave and devotee ladies who witnessed the sanguinary events on Ashura Day and the hardships of the Holy Prophet’s progeny. On their way to Karbala, Imam Husain (PBUH) and his companions saw a tent in Tha’labiyah desert. The Imam approached the tent and encountered Umm Wahab.
Read More »