Moharram

  • Yemenis observe Ashoura, denounce Saudi airstrikes

    Yemenis observe Ashoura, denounce Saudi airstrikes

    Oct 01, 2017 03:03

    Yemenis took to the streets of the capital Sana'a in their thousands on Saturday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Those who attended the rally described the Yemenis' resistance against Saudi Arabia's aggression as an extension of a revolution initiated by Imam Hussein against the tyrant of his time centuries ago.

  • Tasua mourning procession in different parts of Iran (Photos)

    Tasua mourning procession in different parts of Iran (Photos)

    Sep 30, 2017 11:51

    Millions of devotees of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's (blessings of God upon him and his progeny) grandson and his third infallible successor Imam Husain (AS).

  • Devotees mark the mourning day of Tasua worldwide

    Devotees mark the mourning day of Tasua worldwide

    Sep 30, 2017 11:43

    Today is Tasua, or the 9th of Moharram, the day preceding the bloodcurdling tragedy of Karbala, a day commemorated throughout the world by the faithful with special ceremonies for contemplating on the crucial and climactic hours leading to the immortal epic of Ashura the next day.

  • The Day of Tasu'a

    The Day of Tasu'a

    Sep 30, 2017 11:35

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  • Imam Hussein's companions, from the past to the present (3)

    Imam Hussein's companions, from the past to the present (3)

    Sep 29, 2017 04:09

    Imam Hussein (AS), with his martyrdom, removed darkness, burnt the system of oppression, and irrigated the scorched desert of justice like a flowing river. God says in the end of ayah 95 of surah Nisa’, "Allah has graced those who wage jihad over those who sit back with a great reward."

  • Imam Hussein's companions, from the past to the present (2)

    Imam Hussein's companions, from the past to the present (2)

    Sep 28, 2017 05:56

    Since the martyrdom of John the Baptist who was decapitated by libertine rulers up until the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) whose head was raised on spearhead and after that those who have withstood injustice have been slaughtered by tyrants, oppressors and debauchees throughout history.

  • Imam Hussein's Companions, from the Past to the Present (1)

    Imam Hussein's Companions, from the Past to the Present (1)

    Sep 27, 2017 06:29

    The uprising of Imam Hussein (AS) was based on morality and seeking of truth, freedom and justice. That's why it has spread all over the world and remained fresh through centuries.

  • Messages and admonitions of Ashura

    Messages and admonitions of Ashura

    Sep 26, 2017 03:25

    The uprising of Imam Hussein (AS) took less than a day and during this time the Imam and his companions were all martyred by the hordes of Yazid. This peerless move had many messages and admonitions for Muslims and the whole mankind as it has its roots in human nature and common sense. That's why many non-Muslim thinkers and politicians have written books and articles on the Master of Martyrs and glorified him.

  • Qur'an and Imam Hussein

    Qur'an and Imam Hussein

    Sep 25, 2017 06:55

    Imam Hussein (AS) is equivalent of and analogous to Qur'an. The holy Qur'an is the book of human education. Imam Hussein is also the great educator of human beings.

  • Ka'aba and Imam Hussein (PBUH)

    Ka'aba and Imam Hussein (PBUH)

    Sep 24, 2017 03:32

    Ka'aba is the oldest, holiest and the most loved place of worship. This symbolic house of God is located in Mecca, in the ancient land of Hejaz. The sanctuary of Ka'aba is encircled by a sacred mosque called Masjid al-Haram.