The Battle of Karbala is the story of the movement of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Medina to Mecca and from there to Kufa, that in the middle of the way, the army of ‘Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad led by ‘Umar b. Sa’d lined against the caravan of… بیشتر »

After Mu’awiya died on Rajab 15, 60/April 24, 680, people gave allegiance to Yazid. He decided to take the allegiance of some of the nobles among Muslims who had previously rejected his father’s invitation for giving allegiance to him.… بیشتر »

Ayatollah Khamenei “Express and explain Alavid doctrines to people in Muharram as these doctrines are the very authentic Qur’anic and Islamic teachings.” (15th June 1993) بیشتر »

Ayatollah Khamenei “People must appreciate mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein’s (Peace Be upon Him) martyrdom in order to create a spiritual connection to Imam Hussein (Peace Be upon Him), family of the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him), Islam and the Holy… بیشتر »

Ayatollah Khamenei “The blessed commemoration of Imam Hussein (Peace Be upon Him) is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by God for our Shiite Society i.e. mourning for this Imam in Muharram.” (6th June 1994) بیشتر »