2nd Muharram: Imam Hussain Arrives in Karbala
On the sudden resistance of Imam’s horse to move any further, Imam Hussain asked his companions, “What is the name of this land?“
3rd & 4th Muharram: The Arrival Of Yazid’s Army
Omar Ibn Saad was leading the army. He sent someone to the Imam enquiring why he had come to Iraq. The Imam replied...
5th & 6th Muharram: Life of Disgrace or Death by Sword
Imam Hussain had prepared a special banner for one of his companions who was about to arrive. Some companions requested to have the honour of carrying that banner, but...
7th & 8th Muharram: Not A Drop of Water for Hussain
The weather was scorching and dry, while the water was scarce. A state of thirst had started to afflict the family and companions of Imam Hussain...
9th Muharram: The Grandson Of Prophet Is Besieged
Imam Hussain tested his companions once again, pointing out that the path before them led nowhere except martyrdom and sacrifice. Imam Hussain gathered his companions and said...
10th Muharram (Part-1): Before The Battle & The First Attack
Imam Hussain fell asleep for a few moments before dawn, and he saw Prophet Muhammad and a group of his companions in his dream. The Prophet told him...
10th Muharram (Part-2): Companions Fulfil Their Promises
The companions fought valiantly on the battlefield. As the Imam led the Dhuhr prayers, his companions stood guard shielding him. Hundreds of arrows were being shot and...
10th Muharram (Part-3): Bani Hashim On The Battleground
As Ali Akbar headed to the battlefield, Imam Hussain cried and raised his hands in prayer: “Oh Allah, bear witness that a young man has come to them, who resembles...
10th Muharram (Part-4): Return To Your Lord, Hussain!
They surrounded him from every direction, hurling rocks at him and shooting arrows and spears at him. This attack caused Imam almost 72 injuries. Imam said, "This is how I...
10th Muharram (Part-5): Women & Children Face The Enemy
Lady Zaynab took charge; she gathered all the women and children to protect them from the enemies. She realized that Sakina, the beloved young daughter of Hussain, was missing...
11th Muharram: Granddaughters of Prophet Taken Captives
Ibn Saad's men brought camels and signaled the women to ride them, and offered to help them ride. Lady Zaynab yelled at Ibn Saad: "May Allah darken...
12th Muharram: Burying the Martyrs of Karbala
By the 12th of Muharram, the army of Ibn Ziyad and captives of the Prophet's family had left Karbala. All that remained in the plains of Karbala were the unshrouded...
1st Muharram: Imam Hussain Is Stopped From Going To Kufa
Imam Hussain was only several miles away from Kufa when an army under Hurr ibn Yazid al-Riyahi stopped the caravan from proceeding any further...
