What are the Causes of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam?

What are the Causes of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam?

***** Dedicated to my loving father Syed Mahdi Ali Razvi ***** Of the numerous causes, the prime cause of Imam Husayn’s (a) Qiyam (Resistance) was the enforcement of bayat (oath of allegiance) upon him by Waleed bin Utbah, the then governor of Madinah upon the command...
Why Is Imam Ali (a) The Epitome Of Justice?

Why Is Imam Ali (a) The Epitome Of Justice?

For Brother Bassim Alamiry, for his untiring contribution in starting and running AlRasool Islamic Center, Memphis Tennessee, USA and supporting all community members.   Imam Ali (a) is the greatest enigma of all time. His justice has baffled and mystified...
Prophet Muhammad (S) as a perfect human

Prophet Muhammad (S) as a perfect human

Do we follow Islam perfunctory because we are born into the religion or do we follow it because we understand it? This is not a difficult question to answer because we appreciate being born Muslims and not having to go through the difficult transformation process of...
Muharram The Month Of Revolution

Muharram The Month Of Revolution

Although a revolution is a fundamental change in power or organizational structure that takes place in a relatively short period of time we are applying the term to an Islamic month that carries in its fold the immortal message of Imam Husain a.s. because of the great...
Islam As A Way Of Life

Islam As A Way Of Life

In the name of Allah the most Merciful Beneficent Life is a mystery. If we do not believe in religion we could easily get into despair because it becomes difficult to get satisfaction merely believing that we came into this world for a short time only to leave it...