by Dr. Syed Rizvi | Dec 26, 2009 | Imamat
The following traditions on the merit of mourning and lamenting on the heart breaking sufferings of Imam Husayn (A), his family and friends are narrated in the authentic work by Sheikh Abbas Qummi in the book, Nafasul Mahmum, Relating to the heart rending...
by Dr. Syed Rizvi | Dec 25, 2009 | Imamat
After the death of Mu’awiyah in Rajab 60 A.H., Yazid attempted to exact allegiance from Imam Husayn (A) in order to secure undisputed possession of the Caliphate. The Imam was the rightful successor to the Holy Prophet (S) and could never have given...
by Dr. Syed Rizvi | Dec 23, 2009 | Imamat
Students of the so called historical method argue that in terms of immediate history, nothing was achieved as a result of the events on `Ashura, i.e. Muharram. They say that it was a tragedy, but its overall effect on the political events of the period was negligible....
by Dr. Syed Rizvi | Dec 23, 2009 | Imamat
Imam Hussain (A) stands as an eternal icon for those pursuing a moral, social, spiritual and political code to live by no matter how great or desperate the challenges may be. As a Master of Martyrs and Leader of Freedom Seekers, he proved that achievement is not found...
by Dr. Syed Rizvi | Dec 19, 2009 | Imamat
The city of Medina witnessed the birth of a blessed boy in the house of Lady Fatimah (A) and Imam Ali (A) on the third of Sha’ban in the year 4 after Hijra. Imam Al-Hussein (A) was later nicknamed the "Master of Martyrs." This newly born...
