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Joseph Campbell, Shiʿism, and the Karbala Narrative

Joseph Campbell, Shiʿism, and the Karbala Narrative

2023-01-25
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Author: Amina Inloes Published in: British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies Publisher: Routledge Abstract: While Islam, like any major religion, should have its own mythos, the idea that Islam has myth has met with resistance. This paper utilize...
Imam Hussein (P.B.U.H.) in Ziarat Nahiya

Imam Hussein (P.B.U.H.) in Ziarat Nahiya

2014-11-02
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Accept our condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (P.B.U.H.)      Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (P.B.U.H.)by tyrants of his time is a really heart breaking event for Shia community and their infallible leader Imam M...
3rd Shaban, Birthday Anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

3rd Shaban, Birthday Anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

2014-05-30
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On the Auspicious and Solemn occasions of the Birthday Anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S)  We extend our Joyous and Happy Greetings and Felicitations to all the followers and lovers of Holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) in the world.  On the third of S...
Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arbaeen

Significance of Arbaeen and the Performance of the Ziyarat of Arbaeen

2013-12-22
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Imam Hassan Al-Askari (A.S) has said: The signs of a believer are five: • Performing fifty-one rakats of salat daily, • Reciting Ziyarat of Arbaeen, • Wearing a ring in the right hand, • Placing the forehead on dust [during sa]...
Results and Outcomes of the Uprising of Aba Abdullah (Imam Hussein (a.s))

Results and Outcomes of the Uprising of Aba Abdullah (Imam Hussein (a.s))

2013-11-10
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If it were not for the Ashura and the sacrifices of the Prophet's progeny, the tyrant of the time would have destroyed the prophetic mission and the painful efforts of the Prophet (pbuh), were it not for the Ashura, with Abu Sufyanians'1 pagan l...
Muharram & Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (A.S)

Muharram & Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (A.S)

2013-11-04
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Muharram is the most important Shi'a mourning ceremony and commemorates the death of Imam Hussein. Following the Prophet Mohammad's death, upheavals and rivalries divided the Muslim community. After the assassination of Ali, prophet's son-in-law and ...
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