Nazar bin Ubay was also one of the servants of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), whose father, Abu Nazar, according to Ibn Hajar, was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and lived during his time. It has been said that Abu Nazar was of Ethiopian royal lineage. Muhaddith Qummi states: […]

Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, in his book Maqatil al-Talibiyyin, lists the martyrs from the Banu Hashim who were martyred on Ashura along with Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him) and Muslim ibn Aqil, who was martyred in Kufa, totaling twenty-two individuals. In the Ziyarat al-Nahiya al-Muqaddasa, as reported in Bihar al-Anwar from Iqbal of Sayyid […]

Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari Sheikh al-Tusi writes in his book Misbah al-Mutahajjid that the 20th of Safar is the day when Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), came from Medina to visit the grave of Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) in Karbala. He was […]

In this article, we will discuss the recommendations and astonishing properties of the number seventy based on narrations and valuable sayings of the Imams (peace be upon them). The Worship of Seventy Parts.The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said: “Worship consists of seventy parts, the best of which is earning a lawful […]

In this article, we will discuss the recommendations and astonishing attributes of the number “five” based on the sayings and valuable statements of the Imams (peace be upon them). The Holy Quran mentions “five” criteria for virtue and superiority among human beings: However, it should be noted that among all values, piety is the highest; […]

On the Dawn of Ashura, the enemycavalry attacked Imam Hussein (peace be upon him); the Imam raised his hands in prayer and said: “O Allah! You are my trust in every calamity, my hope in every hardship, and my only means and solution in every problem that befalls me. There are many troubles and worries […]

The Arrival of the Arba’een of Abu Abdullah al-Husayn (peace be upon him) This marks approximately forty days since the martyrdom of the Imam and his devoted companions. On this day, it is recommended to visit this great figure and the martyrs of the event at Karbala. Consequently, Arba’een is one of the busiest days […]

Habib bin Muzahir from the Banu Asad tribe was also known by the kunyah Abu al-Qasim. His father’s name is recorded as either Muzahir, Muzahar, or in some sources, Mutahhar. Mamaghani has validated Muzahir as correct based on popular usage in prayers and supplications, while Sayyid Mohsen Amin has noted that older book versions state […]

Imam Hussein’s Encounter with the Army of Hur On the first day of Muharram in the year 61 AH, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) encountered Hur and his companions. After quenching the thirst of his followers, the time for the midday prayer arrived. Hajjaj ibn Masruq al-Ju’fi (one of the martyrs of Ashura) called […]

Letter from the People of Kufa to Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, This letter is from Suleiman ibn Surad, Maseeb ibn Najabah, Rifa’ah ibn Shaddad al-Ju’fi, Habib ibn Muzahhir, and other devoted, believing Shi’ahs of Hussein ibn Ali (Peace Be Upon Him) residing […]