What does the word “Saqifah” mean?Saqifah is derived from the root “Saqf,” meaning a place that has a roof or canopy. Some linguists have defined Saqifah as any place that has a roof, whether it has a platform or elevation in front of it or not, but it should be visible and distinct from a […]

At the beginning of the discussion, one might wonder how many Muslims gathered at the Saqifah of Banu Sa’ida? Was there a significant number who entertained such an idea or not? A Small Gathering for a Big Event! Although some Sunni sources use expressions like “the Ansar gathered there” and “the emigrants’ assembly” to suggest […]

After the Imam (peace be upon him) tested his companions and spoke with them, and prepared Lady Zainab (peace be upon her) to endure the hardships and trials, and ensured the defense against the enemy’s attack from all sides by digging trenches and preparing firewood and reeds, he felt at ease and ready for the […]

Here are some of the virtues, importance, and benefits of the karbala soil of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), as narrated by religious leaders and scholars: The soil of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has the power to heal all ailments except for certain death, provided certain conditions are met: a. The person […]

Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people. An Arab man once entered Medina and asked about the most generous person in the city. He was directed to Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). The man entered the mosque and found the Imam in prayer. He stood behind him and recited […]

It is narrated from Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) that he said: “Visit Karbala and do not be negligent in this matter, for Karbala contains the best of the children of the Prophets. Know that the angels visited Karbala a thousand years before my grandfather Hussain (peace be upon him) settled there. Every night, […]

The Sermon of Lady Zainab (Peace Be Upon Her) in Kufa When the heads of the martyrs and the captives of Karbala were brought into Kufa, the people of the city gathered to witness them, weeping as they did so. Seeing their tears and wailing, Lady Zainab (Peace Be Upon Her) delivered a historic speech […]

A brave person is one whose heart is strong and who does not fear or falter in the face of adversities and difficulties. He does not panic or lose composure and has endurance, even if he is not physically strong. Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was the bravest of the brave, both in terms […]

Forgiveness is pardoning sins and faults, while generosity is the giving away of wealth. Pardoning both was very easy for the Imam (peace be upon him). For some, pardoning wealth is easy while forgiving faults is difficult, but a great person is one for whom pardoning both is effortless. It is narrated in “Kashf al-Ghummah” […]

Mas’ada narrates: One day, Imam (peace be upon him) was passing by a group of poor people. They had spread out a cloth and placed some pieces of bread on it. They asked the Imam (peace be upon him) to join them in their meal. The Imam (peace be upon him) immediately accepted, sat with […]