From “The Uprising” to “The Revenge”

01 August 24 Articles
From “The Uprising” to “The Revenge” Summary of the lecture: Professor Raefipoor In intellectual fields of the world today, there are a few thoughts which work like a system. That means, it can answer many questions. But Islām and specially Shia, have provided a system in which, it can bring a suitable answer for all the questions. To examine Ashura Movement, it needs to examine two movements: 1.   Banu Umayyah: …
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In the wake of Karbalā: Five lessons from the seventth century till now

01 August 24 Articles
  In the wake of Karbalā: 5 lessons from the 7th century till now 12th July 2024 The Battle of Karbala, fought in 680 AD, stands as a profound moment in history, resonating deeply across centuries and cultures. As we approach the anniversary of this event in 2024, its lessons remain as relevant as ever. Karbala offers timeless wisdom. Here are 5 enduring lessons that we can utilise to guide …
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The similarities between Imām Mahdī and Imām Ḥusayn

01 August 24 Articles
The similarities between Imām Mahdī and Imām Ḥusayn There are similarities between Imām Mahdī and Imām Husayn, and also between the Advent and ʿᾹshūrā: 1-    Based on many narrations, the Emergence day and the anniversary of Ashurā will be at the same time. For example, Imām Ṣādiq (pbuh) stated: اِنّ القائِمَ صَلواتُ الله علیه یُنادِی بِاِسمِه لَیلَةَ ثَلاثَ و عِشرین و یَقومُ یَومَ عاشورا یَومَ قَتلَ الحسین بن علی علیه …
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Lessons from the uprising of Imam al-Ḥusayn

30 July 24 Articles
Lessons from the uprising of Imam al-Ḥusayn     Of course, the day of Ashura is a day of mourning for all lovers of the Prophet (PBUHH) and pure household (Ahl al-Bayt). However, this should never deprive us of acquiring the required lessons from this unparalleled tragedy. Since numerous lessons could be learned from the uprising of Imam Husain against the tyrant leader and his martyrdom on the day of …
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Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn

29 July 24 Articles
Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn  Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn (Arabic: یا لَثارات الحُسَین) is a slogan for the vengeance of Imam al-Husayn (a). The slogan was first used in the Tawwabun Uprising led by Sulayman b. Surad al-Khuza'i, and then in Mukhtar's Uprising led by al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi. The slogan was used to indicate the onset of the uprising and to encourage the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (a). In his battle with the Umayyads, Abu Muslim al-Khurasani used this slogan. According to some hadiths, this will …
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Imam Mahdi’s love for Imam Ḥusayn

29 July 24 Articles
Imam Mahdi’s love for Imam Ḥusayn Each one of us in our limited life of 60 or 70 odd years attends finite number of programs that are kept in honour of Imam Husain (as). But there is one man who has been commemorating this program more than any of us and at times even cried blood for Imam Husain (as). Imam Husain (as) martyrdom by the hands of the likes …
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