Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel on October 7 and the retaliatory actions by the Israeli regime. Gaza has still not achieved a ceasefire, and the shadow of war looms over some countries like Lebanon.In 2024, Iran was compelled to respond with missile strikes against Israel on two […]
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 […]
The movement of the army of Aisha, Talha and Zubair towards Basra When Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (peace be upon him) learned about the movement of Aisha, Talha and Zubair towards Iraq, he moved with haste and hoped to reach them and bring them back to Madinah. When he reached Rabzah, he found out that they […]
In the final year of his blessed life, during his return from the pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was commanded by Allah Almighty at a place called Ghadir Khumm to appoint Imam Ali (peace be upon him) as his successor and the leader of the Muslim Ummah after him. Despite the certainty […]
Sayyid Ibn Tawus (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates in his book “Luhuf” that Omar ibn Sa’ad entered Karbala with four thousand men, and afterwards, Ibn Ziyad sent reinforcements, so that by the sixth of Muharram, twenty thousand men had gathered. Although we do not know exactly how many were in the army of […]
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 […]
In this article, we present recommendations and the astonishing properties of the number forty based on the traditions and valuable sayings of the Imams (peace be upon them). Effect of Reciting “Forty” Times from a Specific Prayer for Healing:Hassan al-Qummi said: I was afflicted with a disease that astonished doctors, and they were unable to […]
Iraqi Reactions to the Death of Muawiya The news of Muawiya’s death spread throughout Iraq, and people learned that Husayn ibn Ali (peace be upon him) and Abdullah ibn Zubair had refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid and had gone to Mecca. The prominent Shia figures gathered at the house of Suleiman ibn Sard al-Khuza’i […]
Life Lady Rubab (peace be upon her) was the daughter of Amru al-Qays al-Kalbi, the third daughter of a Christian man who converted to Islam during the time of the second caliph and married Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). She is reported to be the only wife of the Imam who was present at […]
“Arbaeen” in Linguistic Terms: The primary and simple meaning of Arbaeen is “forty.” The term Arbaeen is an Arabic word that holds significant importance in religious texts, to the extent that it carries a special sanctity. According to what has been conveyed from the Prophets and Divine Saints, there is a particular significance to the […]
Yazid was a disbeliever, he was a drunkard, he openly sinned, and he relied on the throne of Islamic government! When the Messenger of God saw Mu’awiya he said: “How will my nation be blessed by you! And how the day of your evil will pass on my children! A cub will come out of […]
Happy birth of Hazrat Seyyed al-Shahda Husayn ibn Ali (peace be upon him) It is known that he was born in Medina in the third month of Sha’ban. Regarding the year of birth of that famous gentleman, 4 AH. is Sheikh Tusi (may God have mercy on him) narrated that a noble announcement from Imam […]
Details of Iran-US Negotiations in Oman on April 7: Trump’s Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program According to some reports, Abbas Araghchi and Brian Hook (likely a reference to Robert Malley or another U.S. negotiator) are the senior negotiators for Tehran and Washington, respectively. The talks will begin indirectly, mediated by Badr al-Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister. Donald Trump, then U.S. President, stated: “We are having direct talks with Iran, and there will be a very important meeting on Saturday. We’ll see what happens. There will be a big meeting with the Iranians and direct talks with them.” He added: “A deal with Iran is possible, and that would be great. High-level direct negotiations with Iran are underway. Success in these talks would benefit Iran.” Trump also said: “We want Israel to be involved in any agreement with Iran, but at the same time, we are trying to prevent conflict.”On the Saturday meeting, Trump emphasized: “There will be a major, direct meeting with the Iranians. We’ll see what happens. Maybe we’ll reach a deal, and that would be fantastic.” He claimed that any potential agreement could be “different and much stronger” than the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal). However, Trump refused to disclose the meeting’s location, only stating: “I can’t say where the Saturday meeting will be held. It’s highly confidential and will be direct.”He warned: “If negotiations fail, Iran will be in serious trouble. We cannot allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. Some countries have nukes when they shouldn’t, but Iran must never get them.” When asked how a new deal with Iran would differ from the JCPOA, Trump replied: “I can’t disclose details, but it will be a stronger agreement.”Netanyahu’s Demand: A “Libya Model” for IranBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, urged Trump to model any Iran deal on the 2003 Libya agreement, where Libya dismantled its nuclear program entirely. During his meeting with Trump at the White House, Netanyahu said: “We are united in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Whatever happens, we must ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb.” Iran’s Response: Indirect Talks OnlyAbbas Araghchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, confirmed Trump’s remarks about talks but clarified that negotiations would be indirect. He stated: “This is both a test and an opportunity. The ball is in America’s court.” Araghchi had previously denied any direct talks, saying: “No negotiations have taken place yet. The U.S. has not responded to our proposal for indirect talks via Oman.”Oman’s Mediation and Iran’s ConditionsOn Monday, April 7, Araghchi explicitly dismissed claims of direct talks, stating: “We do not accept direct negotiations for reasons we’ve repeatedly explained, but we are ready for indirect talks mediated by Oman.”He stressed: “Now, the ball is in America’s court. We are in no rush.”Farnaz Fassihi, a New York Times reporter, cited three Iranian officials claiming: “Iran and the U.S. will hold indirect talks in Oman on Saturday. Iran has told the U.S. that if the first phase goes well, it won’t oppose direct talks later.” Rejection of the “Libya Model”Regarding Netanyahu’s push for a Libya-style dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, Araghchi responded sarcastically: “They must be dreaming!”Tariq Rauf, former Head of Verification at the IAEA, commented on applying the “Libya model” to Iran: “Netanyahu insists any deal must follow what he calls the ‘Libya model’—meaning Iran must completely dismantle and remove its nuclear infrastructure.”