From www.Al-islam.org Muharram & Karbala 

 
Resources pertaining to the month of Muharram & the tragedy of Karbala in which the Prophet's Grandson, Imam Hussain (as), and his family were martyred. Click here to listen and download the Muharram lectures taking place at various Islamic centers.
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In-Depth / Journal Articles 'Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari Views: 64760
4 sermons from Ayatullah Mutahhari on distortions that have taken place in regard to the events of 'Ashura.
In-Depth / Journal Articles A Glance at Historiography in Shi'ite Culture by Rasul Ja'fariyan Views: 24366
Shi'i historians throughout history and their works on the prophets, kalami, hadithi, and maqtal literature, cities and regions, and the 12 Imams.
 
Personal Contributions A Journey A poem on the tragedy of Karbala. Views: 28129
Article / Short-Length Text A Short Commentary of Ziyarat Ashura al-mubin.org by Ali Asghar Azizi Tehrani Views: 15253
Full-Length Text A'zadari - 40 Ahadith Views: 29153
Article / Short-Length Text After Shahadat by Dr. Ali Shariati Views: 24007
The importance and significance of Shahadat (martyrdom). The role of a Shahid. Lessons from the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a). From the book 'Jihad and Shahadat' by Dr. Shariati.
Article / Short-Length Text An Everlasting Instruction - Imam al-Ĥusayn’s (‘a) Journey to Makka by Abū Muĥammad Zaynu’l 'Ābidīn Views: 18617
Part of the Hajj 2004 handouts prepared by scholars of the Hawza.
Full-Length Text Arabic Accounts of al-Husayn's Martyrdom by I.K.A Howard Views: 16510
An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn. The narrative into 8 distinct sections.
In-Depth / Journal Articles Ashura Lectures 1990 by Dr. I.K.A Howard Views: 12209
Article / Short-Length Text Dhakiri by Mulla Bashir Rahim Views: 14689
Evolution of Dhakiri, the remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala, and its philosophy.
 
Article / Short-Length Text Editorial Muharram by Al-Tawhid Journal Editors Views: 11466
An editorial of Tawhid Journal covering: Significance of the month of Muharram, responsibility of the Dhakir, duty of enjoining Good and forbidding evil and Contextualizing the Struggle with the Current State of Muslims.
In-Depth / Journal Articles Elegy (Marthiya) on Husayn by Lynda Clarke Views: 17512
The place of marthiya in literary and religious tradition, with translations of some examples of elegies on Imam Husayn (a).
Full-Length Text Events and Circumstances Surronding the Martrydom of al-Husain b. Ali by I.K.A Howard (Ph.D) Views: 13609
This account is based principally on the account of Abu Mikhnaf (d. 132 A.H.) as it has been preserved in the writings of al‑Tabari. It discusses the events that culminated in the murder of the Prophet's grandson.
In-Depth / Journal Articles Excellences of the Imam Husayn in Sunni Hadith Tradition by M. Ayoub Views: 21877
The life of Imam Husayn has acquired special significance in Muslim piety and has a universal significance in all of Muslim tradition.
Personal Contributions From Karbala to Madinah imamhusain.net by Amina Inloes Views: 15458
Interpretation of the tragedy of Karbala in the form of a play. Includes multiple play scenes, dialogue, sound effects, and list of characters.
 
 
In-Depth / Journal Articles Imam Husain And His Martyrdom by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, London, 1931. Views: 38168
The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Husayn [a], the grandson of Prophet Muhammad [s], and his noble family and friends. This short text reflects the deep admiration of its author towards Imam Husayn [a] and an insight into the tragedy of Karbala, its reasons and its consequences. It is presented with the hope that it will foster the Islamic unity and the brotherly love that the author seeks in his preface.
Article / Short-Length Text Imam Husayn (views of Non Muslims) Views: 12437
An Islamic Factsheet: Short and concise articles on a single subject in numerous languages. Excellent for quick reading, Muslim centers or places of learning, da'wah purposes, or to give to your friends and coworkers. Part of the Personalities Factsheets.
In-Depth / Journal Articles Karbala and Imam Husayn in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature by Annemarie Schimmel Views: 9885
The importance of elegies on Imam Husayn as literary works, and an explanation of some of their major themes and imagery.
In-Depth / Journal Articles Karbala: An enduring paradigm of Islamic revivalism by Sayyid Wahid Akhtar Views: 7056
The impact of the mourning of Imam Husayn (a) in Islamic history
Article / Short-Length Text Karbala: The Islamic Conscience by Mulla Bashir Rahim Views: 6688
The mission of Imam Husayn (a). Case studies of two martyrs in Karbala: Zuhayr ibn Qayn, and Hur bin Yazid.
Article / Short-Length Text Karbala: The Pleasure of Allah by Mulla Bashir Rahim Views: 6784
Dhibhin Adhim (the great sacrifice) as mentioned in the Qur'an; the stories of Prophet Ibrahim and Imam Husayn (a).
In-Depth / Journal Articles Martyrdom of Imam Husayn and the Muslim and Jewish Calendars by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi Views: 15287
Is the commemoration of the tragedy of Karbala a bid'ah (innovation)? The command to observe the 10th of Muharram as a day of mourning in the Old Testament.
Full-Length Text Nafasul Mahmoom (including incidents after Ashura) maaref-foundation.com by Shaykh Abbas Qummi Views: 895
The birth of Imam Husayn (a), his virtues, traditions about him, history of events preceding Karbala, tragedy of Karbala including the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), sermons of Imam Zayn al-`Abideen (a) and Hadhrat Zaynab (a), and other incidents after Ashura.
Article / Short-Length Text Our Husayn (a), Mourning him and his Karbala by Allama al-Sheikh al-Ameeni Views: 6101
The Prophet's fore-knowledge of the events of Karbala, and events in the early life of Imam Husayn (a) that display this knowledge. An article by Allamah al-Ameeni, English translation.
Article / Short-Length Text Sayyida Zainab bint 'Ali (a) by M. H. Bilgrami Views: 12577
Ziyarat of Hazrat Zainab, early life, growing up in Madina, and womanhood.
Article / Short-Length Text Sorrows and Sufferings by Noorali S. Merchant Views: 8330
A Collection of Poems on the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), and 'what others have to say about Imam Husayn (a)'.
Personal Contributions The Battle of Karbala Views: 12789
A Marthiyaa of Anis, translated into English verse by David Matthews.
In-Depth / Journal Articles The Concept of Martyrdom in Islam by A. Ezzati Views: 12575
The concept of martyrdom in light of the Islamic concept of Holy Struggle (Jihad) and the doctrine of enjoining right and discovering wrong.
In-Depth / Journal Articles The Fast of 'Ashura by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi Views: 12064
Authenticity of traditions encouraging Muslims to fast on the 'Ashura, the 10th of Muharram.
Article / Short-Length Text The History and Philosophy of Aza of Imam Husayn(a) by Mulla Bashir Rahim Views: 6317
Message of Imam Husayn (a), evolution and importance of 'Aza, 'Aza at a personal level and as an instrument of tabligh.
In-Depth / Journal Articles The Martyr of Karbala by Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub Views: 5083
An essay focusing on the elements of revolution and martyrdom of the tragedy of Karbala.
Full-Length Text The Revolution of al-Husayn (a) by Shaykh Muhammad Shams al-Din Views: 8286
The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.
In-Depth / Journal Articles The Tawwabin (The Repenters) by Dr. I.K.A Howard Views: 4254
Article / Short-Length Text The Track of Blood by Musavi Garmarudi Views: 9966
English poem in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).
Article / Short-Length Text The Youths of Karbala by Zakir Views: 6339
An excerpt from the book 'Tears and Tributes' on the young martyrs from the family of Imam Husayn (a), who gave their lives in Karbala.
 
Web Links Understanding Karbala ezsoftech.com Views: 4990
Article / Short-Length Text Why Commemorate the Massacre? by Shaykh Muhammad Jawad Chirri Views: 5839
How the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) and the events of Karbala is a source of unity among Muslims and not a cause of division.