Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem

The Martyrdom
of
Imam Husain bin Ali
(radiyallahu Ta'ala 'anhu)



Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, says in the Holy Qur'an:

“And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are living, only you perceive not.” (Holy Qur'an, Surah al-Baqarah ayat 154)

“Think not of those who are slain in the way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are living! With their Rabb they have Rizq.” (Holy Qur'an, Surah Aal-e-Imran ayat 169)



Webmaster's dedication:
This page is dedicated to the Shuhadaa who gave their lives for the sake of Al-Islam in Karbala (Radiyallahu Ta'ala anhum ajma'een). Allah ta'ala has blessed our Jama'at with members in each generation who have obtained the station and reward or Martyrdom. We thank Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala and seek His Mercy upon us. This page is also dedicated to those Shuhadaa who have given their lives without hesitation from every generation in order to establish al-Islam in America. May Allah Ta'ala bless them all and elevate their stations.

Insha'Allah, we shall bring forth Shahadat-e-Husain, translated from Urdu to English.

Sections

The History of Karbala

  1. Preliminary Introduction.
  2. Causes of Difference Between Sayyidina Husain (Radiyallahu 'anh) and Yazid.
  3. Suggestionsof Friends.
  4. Enthusiams of Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas.
  5. A letter from Abdullah ibn Ja'far.
  6. A letter from Umar bin Sa'id bin al-Aas, The Governor of Madinah.
  7. Meeting with Fardhuq.
  8. Pertinant Requests of the Relatives of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqil.
  9. The Host Dispurses.
  10. Arrival of Hur bin Yazid.
  11. Hur and His Companions offer Salaat with Imam Husain.
  12. Imam Husain's second Khutbah.
  13. Letters from the Citizens of Kufa.
  14. Another Discourse.
  15. Speech of Imam Husain at another place.
  16. Reply from Zaheer.
  17. Retort to Hur's Threat.
  18. Four Kufan's Arrival.
  19. Conditions are Kufa.
  20. Assassination of the Envoy.
  21. Tarmah bin Adi's Offer.
  22. The Dream.
  23. Ibn Ziyad's Letter.
  24. Arrival at Karbala.
  25. Umar bin Sa'd's Arrival.
  26. Ibn Ziyad's Stern Attitude.
  27. Friction on Water.
  28. Imam Husain Meets Umar bin Sa'd.
  29. Imam Husain's Three Conditions.
  30. Umar's Letter to Ibn Ziyad.
  31. Shimr's Opposition.
  32. Ibn Ziyad's Reply.
  33. Shimr Zil Joushan and Hazrat Imam Husain.
  34. Army's Preliminary Movement.
  35. Exchange of Words Between Men of Rival Forces.
  36. Imam Husain's Grief and Faithfulness of his Companions.
  37. Morbid Anxiety of Sayyidah Zainab.
  38. A Night of Prayers.
  39. 10th of Muharram, War Begins.
  40. Shimr's Absurdity.
  41. Husain Raised his Hands in Du'a.
  42. Husain's Discourse to the Enemy.
  43. Kufans' Reply.
  44. Humiliation is Unacceptable.
  45. Zaheer's Address to the Kufan's.
  46. Hur Joins Imam Husain's Army.
  47. Battle Commences.
  48. Spears Straightened.
  49. General Attack.
  50. Horses Rendered Useless.
  51. Hur's Gallantry.
  52. Tents Burnt.
  53. Assassination of Hazrat Umm Wahab.
  54. Salat Banned.
  55. Martyrdom of Habib and Hur.
  56. Martyrdom of Zaheer.
  57. Bravery of Ghiffari Brothers.
  58. Sacrifice of the Jaberi Brothers.
  59. Martyrdom of Hanzala bin As'ad.
  60. Hazrat Sayyid Ali Akbar's Martyrdom.
  61. A Graceful Youth.
  62. Martyrdom of a New-born Baby.
  63. Martyrs of Banu Hashim.
  64. Boldness of a Child.
  65. Valor of Imam Husain.
  66. Arrow Pierced the Throat of Imam Husain.
  67. Shimr was Reprimanded.
  68. The Last Warning.
  69. Sinan bin Anas Kills Imam Husain.
  70. The Murderer.
  71. Plundering and Looting.
  72. Body Trampled.
  73. Hazrat Zainab Beholds the Mangled Corpse.
  74. Seventy-two Heads.
  75. Imam Husain's Head was placed before Ibn Ziyad.
  76. Ibn Ziyad and Hazrat Zainab.
  77. Ibn Ziyad and Imam Zain-ul-Abidin.
  78. Murder of Ibn Afif.
  79. In the Court of Yazid.
  80. Yazid's Reaction.
  81. Ahli-Bayt in Damascus.
  82. Fearless and Daring Conversation of Hazrat Zainab.
  83. Consultation with Syrian Chiefs.
  84. Yazid's Wife Expresses Grief.
  85. Yazid's Address.
  86. Yazid Tries to Make Amends.
  87. Yazid's Contrition.
  88. Departure of Ahli-Bayt to Madinah.
  89. Generosity of the Ahli-Bayt.
  90. Lamentation in Madinah al-Munawwarah.

The Real Spirit of Imam Husain's Martyrdom

Taklen from Shahadat-e-Husain, by Maulana Abul-Kalam Azad
  1. Nature of Umayyad Rule.
  2. The Character of Imam Husain as a Mu'min.
  3. Imam Husain's Role.
  4. Imam Husain's Martyrdom and Humanity.
  5. Real Object of the Sacrifice of Imam Husain.
  6. Fight Against Falsehood.
  7. Morals of Imam Husain's Performance.

Special Photo Gallery

In honor of those who gave their lives along with Imam Husain for the sake of al-Islam (Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anhum).
  1. Imam Husain bin Ali—Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anh.
  2. Hazrat Sayyidah Zainab bint Ali—Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anha.
  3. Hazrat Abbas bin Ali bin Abu Talib—Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anh.
  4. Hazrat Muslim bin Aqil—Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anh.
  5. The Rest of the Shuhadaa-i-Karbala—Radiy Allahu ta’ala ‘anhum.
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