Muharram & Karbala

Imam Hussain (as) ,Muharram & Karbala links

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.

IslamicMobility.com

Nafasul Mahmoom (including incidents after Ashura) maaref-foundation.com by Shaykh Abbas Qummi

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 PDF epub

Probe into the History of Ashura by Dr Ibrahim Ayati
A history of the events leading to and including the tragedy of Karbala, and its aftermath.

	Arabic Accounts of al-Husayn's Martyrdom by I.K.A Howard
	An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn. The narrative into 8 distinct sections.

	Ashura Encyclpopedia al-imam.net by Jawad Muhaddithy
	Detailed accounts of people, places and events surrounding the al-Taff Battle and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), members of his huosehold and companions on Ashura Day.

	Battle of Harrah by Muhammad Ali Chenarani
	An analytical look at the historic account of the invasion and horrific plunder of the holy city of Medina in the year 63 AH by the army of Yazid b. Mu'awiyah.

	Events and Circumstances Surronding the Martrydom of al-Husain b. Ali by I.K.A Howard (Ph.D)
	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.

	Lamentations (Part Two): The Tragedy of the Lord of the Martyrs almahdi.4t.com by Shaykh Mohammad Ishtihardi
	Translated by Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain, edited by Dr. I.K.A. Howard. Spiritual literature commemorating the tragedy of Karbala. Covers partial history of Karbala, including the death of Mu`awiyah, the martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil in Kufa, the journey from Makkah to Karbala, the events leading up to `Ashura, the martyrdom of the companions of the Imam (a), the martyrdom of the family members of the Imam (a), the farewell of the Imam (a), and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).

	Maqtal al-Husain: Martyrdom Epic of Imam al-Husain (a) by Abd al-Razzaq al-Muqarram
	A detailed and authentic account of the tragedy of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (a).

	Nafasul Mahmum Relating to the heart rending tragedy of Karbala by Sheikh Abbas Qummi
	A historical account, using original sources, of the Tragedy of Karbala, from the time of the birth of Imam Hussain till the time of Mukhtar's revolt.

	Tears For Kerbala by Dr. Liakat Dewji
	Presenting children with traditional majaalis (lectures) of the twelve days of Muharram. Detailed biographies of companions and family members of Imam Husayn (a), and accounts of the events before and after the day of 'Ashura.

	The Revolution of al-Husayn (a) by Shaykh Muhammad Shams al-Din
	The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.

	The Sacred Effusion: Reflections on Ziyarat Ashura by Sh Muhammad Khalfan
	A unique and original piece of research on the sacred supplication of Ziyarat Ashura of Imam Husayn (as). The reader will come to appreciate the core reality of the ziyarah being: "to deflect from other than the visited one". The reflections in this publication centre around this theme: if we truly intend Imam al-Husayn (as) then we must realize that he is the very epitome of Islam. The more we revive Islamic values individually and socially, the closer we come to Imam al-Husayn (as) and therefore our ziyarat gains true meaning.

	Victory of Truth: The Life of Zaynab bint 'Ali by M. H. Bilgrami
	Biography of the daughter of Imam 'Ali (a), her early life, and her important role in the events of Karbala, Kufa and Damascus.

	Yazid was never Amirul Mu'minin by Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir
	This book corrects the claim made by those who say Yazid was Amirul Muminin (Commander of the believers), with proofs and evidence from the traditions (ahadith) of the Prophet (s) and the books of prominent Muslim scholars.

Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari
4 sermons from Ayatullah Mutahhari on distortions that have taken place in regard to the events of 'Ashura.

	A Glance at Historiography in Shi'ite Culture by Rasul Ja'fariyan
	Shi'i historians throughout history and their works on the prophets, kalami, hadithi, and maqtal literature, cities and regions, and the 12 Imams.

	Elegy (Marthiya) on Husayn by Lynda Clarke
	The place of marthiya in literary and religious tradition, with translations of some examples of elegies on Imam Husayn (a).

	Excellences of the Imam Husayn in Sunni Hadith Tradition by M. Ayoub
	The life of Imam Husayn has acquired special significance in Muslim piety and has a universal significance in all of Muslim tradition.

	Imam Husain And His Martyrdom by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, London, 1931.
	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.

	Imam Husayn's concept of Religion and Leadership by S.H.M Jafri
	Meaning and purpose of religion, necessity of leadership, functions of the Imam, and a study of some of the events of Karbala.

	Karbala and Imam Husayn in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature by Annemarie Schimmel
	The importance of elegies on Imam Husayn as literary works, and an explanation of some of their major themes and imagery.

	Karbala: An enduring paradigm of Islamic revivalism by Sayyid Wahid Akhtar
	The impact of the mourning of Imam Husayn (a) in Islamic history

	Martyrdom of Imam Husayn and the Muslim and Jewish Calendars by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi
	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.

	The Fast of 'Ashura by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi
	Authenticity of traditions encouraging Muslims to fast on the 'Ashura, the 10th of Muharram.

	The Martyr of Karbala by Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub
	An essay focusing on the elements of revolution and martyrdom of the tragedy of Karbala.

	The Social and Spiritual Significance of Urdu Marthiya by Karrar Husain

Short Commentary of Ziyarat Ashura al-mubin.org by Ali Asghar Azizi Tehrani

	Abbas - The standard bearer of Husain (a) by Zakir
	The story of Abbas, the brother of Imam Husayn (a), and his contributions in Karbala - from the book Tears and Tributes.

	After Shahadat by Dr. Ali Shariati
	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.

	Ali Akbar, the Hashmite Prince by Zakir
	The story of Ali Akbar, the son of Imam Husayn (a), in Karbala - from the book Tears and Tributes

	An Everlasting Instruction - Imam al-Ĥusayn’s (‘a) Journey to Makka by Abū Muĥammad Zaynu’l 'Ābidīn
	Part of the Hajj 2004 handouts prepared by scholars of the Hawza.

	Ashura', the 10th of Muharram by Muhammad Rida Hakimi
	A historical analysis of what led to the tragedy of Karbala

	Betrayal in Kufa by Zakir
	An excerpt from the book 'Tears and Tributes' on Imam Husayn's (a) intent to go to Kufa, the betrayl of its people, and tragedy of the death of his cousin Muslim b. Aqeel.

	Dhakiri by Mulla Bashir Rahim
	Evolution of Dhakiri, the remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala, and its philosophy.

	Editorial Muharram by Al-Tawhid Journal Editors
	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.