Ashura, The Tenth Day
glimpse of the tenth day
Hussain was the man who sacrificed everything in less than half a day on Friday, the 10th of Muharram, 61 AH (10th of October 680 AD), on the hot desert sands of Karbala in Iraq. Hussain and 72 of his family members, friends and followers were butchered under the most gruesome circumstances. Click here for more.
women in karbala
Zainab Daughter of Imam Ali
Her influence on the battle of Karbala was beyond significant. Lady Zainab was the pillar supporting Imam Hussain in battle. She saw as her sons, nephews, and brothers get horrendously killed in battle, and yet she kept her stance providing emotional support and love to the grieving families when she herself was dealing with a loss too great to be fathomed. Click here for more.
Her influence on the battle of Karbala was beyond significant. Lady Zainab was the pillar supporting Imam Hussain in battle. She saw as her sons, nephews, and brothers get horrendously killed in battle, and yet she kept her stance providing emotional support and love to the grieving families when she herself was dealing with a loss too great to be fathomed. Click here for more.
Martyrs of karbala
Abu Al-Fathl Al-Abbas
Abbas, Imam Hussain’s brother, is revered for his loyalty to his half-brother Hussain, his respect for the Household of Muhammad, and his role in the Battle of Karbala. Abbas's loyalty to Hussain was so great that Abbas didn't drink water even when he got the chance to, although he was extremely thirsty, because... Click here fore more.
Abbas, Imam Hussain’s brother, is revered for his loyalty to his half-brother Hussain, his respect for the Household of Muhammad, and his role in the Battle of Karbala. Abbas's loyalty to Hussain was so great that Abbas didn't drink water even when he got the chance to, although he was extremely thirsty, because... Click here fore more.
mothers of martyrs
Mothers of Karbala, who gave heir children in the name of God, without a thought, without a halt. Mothers like these have never been seen before, nor will they be seen again. Sacrifices, which have caused a lot of pain, but have not gone in vain. Click here for more.
the children of ashura
Hussain's head in his daughter's arms. Click here fore more.
the 72 companions
Click here to know the 72 companions whom gave their life away alongside Imam Hussain.
The Askew Horses
