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Unique Qualities of Imam al-Husayn (a)

August 25, 2026 / editor / 0 Comments

He is the only Imam who is addressed as "O Martyr (Ayyuhā
al-Shahīd)" in Du’ā al-Tawassul, even though all the Imams were martyred.
He is the only Imam for whom the Arba’īn commemoration and
the Ziyārah of Arba’īn are observed.

Crying for Imam al-Husayn (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor

There are no eyes and (there is) not a tear loved more by Allāh
than the eyes of those who cry and shed tears over Husayn (a).
Verily anyone who cries over him connects with Fātimah (sa),
supports her (in her lamentation), connects with the Messenger
of Allāh (saww), and fulfils our rights.

Kāmiluz Ziyārāt Chapter 26. Hadith 6

5 lessons we Learn from Hadhrat Muslim ibn Aqil (a)

July 10, 2026 / editor

When danger engulfed him, Hadhrat Muslim (a) honored his commitment to the very end and
became the first martyr, teaching us that a true
believer's promise
does not crumble when circumstances turn
unfavorable.

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July 4, 2026 / editor

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The Immaculate Character of Hadhrat Muslim Ibn Aqil (a)

June 8, 2025 / editor

Hadhrat Muslim (a) was the
nephew of Imam ‘Ali (a).

Imam al-Husayn (a) chose to send Hadhrat Muslim (a) (his cousin)
to Kufah as his representative
because he was one of the
strongest men among
the Banu Hashim.

Despite being about the same
age as Imam al-Husayn (a),
he followed the instructions
given to him by the Imam (a) without any questions. Indeed, Hadhrat Muslim (a) was a model of obedience.

Similarities between Imam al-Husayn (a) and the Holy Qur’an

February 3, 2025 / editor

The Holy Qur’an encourages us to do good and forbids us from doing evil (Q3:104) Imam al-Husayn (a) said, “My purpose of going to
Karbala was encouraging good and forbidding evil.”
The Holy Qur’an is a
guide for those who guard against evil, (Q2:2) Imam
al-Husayn (a) is also a guide for those who have taqwa.

Imam al-Husayn (a) Leaves Madina

February 3, 2025 / editor

As night fell, Imam al-Husayn (a) went to the Masjid of the Holy Prophet (s) to bid him farewell.
He stood in prayer for a long time. While he was in prostration, he fell into a light sleep, and he saw the Holy Prophet (saww). He said, “My dear son, You have a station in Paradise that cannot be attained except through martyrdom.”

A Special Du’a

September 28, 2024 / editor

On the 10th day of Muharram 61 AH when Imam al-Husayn (a) came into the tent to bid farewell to his family members, he held the hand of his sick son, Alī ibn al-Husayn (a) and pressed it against his chest. He (a) then said, “O son! I am teaching you a Du’a which you should remember. Angel Jibra’il (a) taught it to my grandfather (saww) who passed it to my mother Fatimah (sa).
Whenever you have a special need or are
faced with any calamity or crisis, or are
inflicted with any grief or hardship, then
recite the following supplication:

Crying for Imam al-Husayn (a)

September 27, 2024 / editor

There are no eyes and (there is) not a tear loved more by Allāh
than the eyes of those who cry and shed tears over Husayn (a).
Verily anyone who cries over him connects with Fātimah (sa),
supports her (in her lamentation), connects with the Messenger
of Allāh (saww), and fulfils our rights.

Kāmiluz Ziyārāt Chapter 26. Hadith 6

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