The idea of defiance against tyranny and oppression owes a great deal to Hussain ibne Ali, the hero of the battle of Karbala in 680 AD. With just 72 valiant followers and family members, the grandson ...

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world. The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on ...

Exploring the myth and reality of an unusual connection in times of war; truth can be stranger than fiction and myths are ...

The book "Qesse-ye Karbala" (Story of Karbala), published by Shahid Kazemi Publications, is a biography of Imam Hussein (AS). Written by Mehdi Ghazali, it covers the life of Imam Hussein from his ...

The tragedy of Karbala has brought into being a formidable and impressive body of work in Urdu literature. This is understandable: it’s a rare episode in the history of humankind, where the battle ...

History is replete with occasions when some individuals proved to be larger than life and spiritually immortal by preserving moral principles against all trials and tribulations. Evil exists in ...

KARBALA holds a place of profound significance in the annals of Islamic history. Located in modern-day Iraq, Karbala is the site of the tragic and heroic battle that took place on Oct 10, 680 AD ...

To much of the Western world, the killing of Ali Khamenei will register as a strategic event. A successful strike. A leader was eliminated. The balance of power recalibrated. Across much of the Shia ...

It is a privilege to do this work. I kept thinking that as we travelled along the road from Baghdad, to the city of Karbala. Just like Bethlehem and Nazareth for Christians, Karbala is one of those ...