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Muharram & Karbala
-	Lectures, Supplications & Elegies (24)
-	History (12)
-	Muharram 1426 / 2005 Lectures (22)
-	Muharram 1427 / 2006 Lectures (9)
-	Muharram 1428/2007 Lectures (11)
-	Muharram 1429/2008 Lectures (34)

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. Click here to view the 2008 Muharram lectures being recited at various Islamic Centers around the world.

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	'Ashura - Misrepresentations and Distortions by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari	Views: 30858
	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	Views: 10359
	Shi'i historians throughout history and their works on the prophets, kalami, hadithi, and maqtal literature, cities and regions, and the 12 Imams.

	A Journey	Views: 14209
	A poem on the tragedy of Karbala.

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

A'zadari - 40 Ahadith

	After Shahadat by Dr. Ali Shariati	Views: 10966
	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.

	An Everlasting Instruction - Imam al-Ĥusayn’s (‘a) Journey to Makka by Abū Muĥammad Zaynu’l 'Ābidīn	Views: 6407
	Part of the Hajj 2004 handouts prepared by scholars of the Hawza.

	Arabic Accounts of al-Husayn's Martyrdom by I.K.A Howard	Views: 4590
	An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn. The narrative into 8 distinct sections.

Ashura Lectures 1990 by Dr. I.K.A Howard

	Dhakiri by Mulla Bashir Rahim	Views: 4529
	Evolution of Dhakiri, the remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala, and its philosophy.

	Editorial Muharram by Al-Tawhid Journal Editors	Views: 1817
	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.

	Elegy (Marthiya) on Husayn by Lynda Clarke	Views: 6470
	The place of marthiya in literary and religious tradition, with translations of some examples of elegies on Imam Husayn (a).

	Events and Circumstances Surronding the Martrydom of al-Husain b. Ali by I.K.A Howard (Ph.D)	Views: 2396
	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.

	Excellences of the Imam Husayn in Sunni Hadith Tradition by M. Ayoub	Views: 7404
	The life of Imam Husayn has acquired special significance in Muslim piety and has a universal significance in all of Muslim tradition.

	From Karbala to Madinah karbalaplay.tripod.com by Amina Inloes	Views: 6821
	Interpretation of the tragedy of Karbala in the form of a play. Includes multiple play scenes, dialogue, sound effects, and list of characters.

	Imam Husain And His Martyrdom by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, London, 1931.	Views: 15864
	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 (views of Non Muslims)	Views: 7653
	An Islamic Factsheet: Short and concise articles on a single subject in numerous languages. Excellent for quick reading, Muslim centers or places of learning, da'wah purposes, or to give to your friends and coworkers. Part of the Personalities Factsheets.

	Karbala and Imam Husayn in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature by Annemarie Schimmel	Views: 5349
	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	Views: 3474
	The impact of the mourning of Imam Husayn (a) in Islamic history

	Karbala: The Islamic Conscience by Mulla Bashir Rahim	Views: 3613
	The mission of Imam Husayn (a). Case studies of two martyrs in Karbala: Zuhayr ibn Qayn, and Hur bin Yazid.

Karbala: The Pleasure of Allah by Mulla Bashir Rahim	Views: 6094
Dhibhin Adhim (the great sacrifice) as mentioned in the Qur'an; the stories of Prophet Ibrahim and Imam Husayn (a).

	Martyrdom of Imam Husayn and the Muslim and Jewish Calendars by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi	Views: 12085
	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.

	Nafasul Mahmoom (including incidents after Ashura) maaref-foundation.com by Shaykh Abbas Qummi	Views: 508
	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.

	Our Husayn (a), Mourning him and his Karbala by Allama al-Sheikh al-Ameeni	Views: 5138
	The Prophet's fore-knowledge of the events of Karbala, and events in the early life of Imam Husayn (a) that display this knowledge. An article by Allamah al-Ameeni, English translation.

	Sayyida Zainab bint 'Ali (a) by M. H. Bilgrami	Views: 11718
	Ziyarat of Hazrat Zainab, early life, growing up in Madina, and womanhood.

	Sorrows and Sufferings by Noorali S. Merchant	Views: 7273
	A Collection of Poems on the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), and 'what others have to say about Imam Husayn (a)'.

	The Battle of Karbala	Views: 11224
	A Marthiyaa of Anis, translated into English verse by David Matthews.

	The Concept of Martyrdom in Islam by A. Ezzati	Views: 10585
	The concept of martyrdom in light of the Islamic concept of Holy Struggle (Jihad) and the doctrine of enjoining right and discovering wrong.

	The Fast of 'Ashura by Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi	Views: 10339
	Authenticity of traditions encouraging Muslims to fast on the 'Ashura, the 10th of Muharram.

	The History and Philosophy of Aza of Imam Husayn(a) by Mulla Bashir Rahim	Views: 5399
	Message of Imam Husayn (a), evolution and importance of 'Aza, 'Aza at a personal level and as an instrument of tabligh.

	The Martyr of Karbala by Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub	Views: 3675
	An essay focusing on the elements of revolution and martyrdom of the tragedy of Karbala.

	The Revolution of al-Husayn (a) by Shaykh Muhammad Shams al-Din	Views: 7134
	The impact of Karbala on the consciousness of Muslim society. Ziyara (pilgrimage), lamentation poetry, remembering Imam Husayn (a), and weeping.

The Tawwabin (The Repenters) by Dr. I.K.A Howard

	The Track of Blood by Musavi Garmarudi	Views: 8911
	English poem in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a).

	The Youths of Karbala by Zakir	Views: 5226
	An excerpt from the book 'Tears and Tributes' on the young martyrs from the family of Imam Husayn (a), who gave their lives in Karbala.

Understanding Karbala ezsoftech.com

	Why Commemorate the Massacre? by Shaykh Muhammad Jawad Chirri	Views: 5188
	How the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) and the events of Karbala is a source of unity among Muslims and not a cause of division.