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The repairing works and modifications that the holy shrine had witnessed since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain AS shrine until the present day are included in a form of a timetable with a reference to the date of each one. This timetable is quoted from the book entitled (Al-Husain and Al-Abbas shrines history). History of Imam Hussain (AS) shrine Hijri …

After leaving Makkah there were 14 places mentioned in history books where Imam either stayed or met people or gave sermons. The map shows Route of Imam Hussain (A.S) took when he left Makkah for Iraq. The date was 8th Zilhijja 60 Hijri (10.9.680 AD). With him there were about 50 people including women and children of his family and …

Every year on Ashura [Tenth Day of the month of Muharram, the day of the martyrdom anniversary day of Imam Hussain (A.S.), when the Holy Imam was martyred in the battlefield of Karbala on 10th Muharram, 61 Hijrah to save Islam] tens of thousand of the mourners of Imam Husain (A.S.) gather near this historical fir tree that bleeds to …

Here are a collection of beautiful quotes (saying) about Imam Hussain (A.S.) by the famous persons of around the world. My faith is that the progress of Islam does not depend on the use of sword by its believers, but the result of the supreme sacrifice of Husain, the great saint. Mahatma Gandhi (Father of Nation – India) The sacrifice …

From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius behind them Published: 11 March 2006   Coffee The story goes that an Arab named Khalid was …

Meaning of Lailatul Qadr: Literally translated Lailatul Qadr means the “the night of power.” The night itself is great because a great Book (the Quran) was revealed by a great Angel (Jibraeel) to a great Prophet (Mohammed SAW) for a great Nation (the Muslims). It could also mean that a person who spends the night in repentance and worship becomes …

Ramadan – This word literally means “One that Burns” According to scholars, in this month the Sins are burnt away… therefore it is called Ramadan. The Month of Ramadan begins when the new Crescent is sighted on the 29th of Shabaan, otherwise it starts after the 30 days of Shabaan are completed. It is the month during which prophet hood …

Drink Plenty of Water Proper hydration is essential during Ramadan. Drink plenty of fruit juice and water during Suhoor and bedtime to maintain proper fluid levels. This helps avoid common health problems associated with dehydration such as headache and fatigue. Replace Sugar with Fruit Sugar absorbs necessary vitamins and minerals from our bodies. During Ramadan, it is important to retain …

Kaaba Photo of 1880 (1297 H.) Kaaba Photo of 1953 ( 1371 H.)

Muslim World – Follow on Twitter Latest Islamic news of all over the World. Latest Muslim News Let us look at the benefits of males wearing a beard. Doctor Daniel G. Freeman, of University of Chicago, did research on the reproductive value of male beardedness. To test his theory Doctor Freedman and his graduate students asked a group of undergraduates …