Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Anniversary of the Holy Prophet’s Prophecy

On behalf of Dezful Ashura Cultural Institution (D.A.C.I.), we would like, hereby, to express our warmest congratulations on the occasion of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad’s (PBUH), Prophecy anniversary. May the Lord bestow us the blessing of obeying Him and His Prophet. Amen!

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The Caravan, Part 2

The Second Stage Beginning of the Movements in Medina THE FIRST EVENT: Immediately after Muawiah’s death _some have related after 10 days_  Yazid wrote a letter to the ruler of Medina in which he stated, “Muawiah was one of the servant of God whom his Lord gave respect among people and bestowed caliphate and authority. He lived in a destined …

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Affability

Narrated Fatima the daughter of Imam Husain (PBUH) from his father quoted by Lady Fatima al-Zahra (PBUH) from the Holy Prophet (PBUH):

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“Tears, Tears, Tears”

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Sands were so hot, Sun was high, Enemies were too many And friends were so few… Swords, spears and arrows War, God and love Thirst by water: what it means; Blood and fire: how it wins;

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Kabshah (Imam Husain’s bondwoman)

Solomon (Sulayman), the servant of Imam Husain (PBUH), was born of Abu Razin’s marriage to Kabshah. Kabshah accompanied her master, Imam Husain (PBUH) to Karbala, and then she was return to Medina. It was an honor and the cause of prosperity for Kabshah and her son to be Aba Abdullah al-Husain’s servants. Her husband was also the companion of Imam …

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THE SUPPLICATION OF WARITH

Ibn Qawlawayh, in his book titled “Al-Mazar” records the following on the authority of Safwan: I asked Imam Sadiq, PBUH, to permit me to visit (the holy tomb of) my master Imam Husain, PBUH, and also asked him to guide me what to do. The Imam said to me: “O safwan, before you begin your journey to visit the tomb …

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