Historic Events

In the context of the events of the Battle of Karbala, Muharram 9 is a significant day as it marks the arrival of Shimr ibn Dhil-Jawshan to Karbala. The Battle of Karbala took place in the month of Muharram in 680 CE. Shimr ibn Dhil-Jawshan was a prominent figure among the forces of Yazid ibn Muawiya, the Umayyad caliph, who led the army against Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. He is unfortunately remembered for his role in the tragic events that unfolded in Karbala. When Shimr arrived in Karbala on the 9th of Muharram, the situation became even more…

On the 7th of Muharram during the events of the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, the forces of Yazid ibn Muawiya, led by Umar ibn Sa’d, did indeed block the supplies of water to Imam Hussain (AS) and his family and companions. Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers, who numbered a few dozen against a much larger army, faced a severe siege in Karbala. The forces loyal to Yazid intentionally cut off their access to water in an attempt to weaken their resolve and force them to surrender. This act of blocking the water supply to the Imam’s camp…

On the sixth day of Muharram, Habib b. Mazahir al-Asadi, one of the companions of Imam Hussain (as), went to seek the help of Banu Asad, a clan of ‘Adnani Arabs who resided near Karbala’. However, they refused to join him or support Imam Hussain (as) in his stand against the army of Yazid b. Mu’awiya. Banu Asad were mostly known for their Shiism and two of their members, Habib b. Mazahir and Muslim b. ‘Awsaja, were among the martyrs of Karbala Habib ibn Mazahir was a loyal companion of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who led a…

Muharram 3 in the Islamic calendar is traditionally believed to be the day when Umar ibn Sa’ad, the commander of the Umayyad forces, arrived in Karbala with a contingent of around 4,000 soldiers. This event took place in the year 680 AD (61 AH). After Imam Hussain ibn Ali and his small group of companions arrived in Karbala on Muharram 2, they set up camp near the banks of the Euphrates River. The Umayyad caliph, Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, had ordered Umar ibn Sa’ad to prevent Imam Hussain from reaching Kufa and to confront him with force if necessary. Umar ibn…

Muharram 2 in the Islamic calendar is traditionally believed to be the day when Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, arrived in Karbala. This event took place in the year 680 AD (61 AH). After departing from Mecca and making his way towards Kufa, Imam Hussain’s journey was redirected to Karbala due to various circumstances, including the betrayal and shifting loyalties of the people in Kufa who had initially pledged their support. The city of Karbala, located in present-day Iraq, became the destination where Imam Hussain and his small group of companions ultimately arrived. Upon reaching…

The uprising of Muslim ibn Aqil in Kufa occurred during the month of Ramadan, specifically in the year 680 AD (60 AH). After receiving numerous letters of support from the people of Kufa and being urged to lead a movement against the oppressive rule of Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, Imam Hussain ibn Ali sent his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqil, as his emissary to Kufa. Muslim arrived in Kufa on Ramadan 5 and was warmly welcomed by the people, who pledged their allegiance to Imam Hussain through him. As his numbers grew, Muslim began to establish a base of support in the…

Dhu al-Hijjah 8 in the Islamic calendar is traditionally believed to be the day when Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, departed from the holy city of Mecca. This event occurred in the year 680 AD (61 AH). After receiving numerous letters of support from the people of Kufa, expressing their discontent with the oppressive rule of Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, Imam Hussain decided to leave Mecca and journey towards Kufa. His decision was motivated by the overwhelming calls for his leadership and the desire to address the grievances of the Muslim community. Before his departure, Imam…

Ramadan 15 in the Islamic calendar is traditionally believed to be the day when Muslim ibn Aqil, the cousin and emissary of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, departed from Mecca and set out towards Kufa. This event took place in the year 680 AD (60 AH). After receiving numerous letters from the people of Kufa expressing their support and inviting Imam Hussain to lead a movement against the oppressive rule of Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, Imam Hussain decided to send his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqil, to Kufa as his representative. Muslim’s mission was to assess the situation in Kufa, gather information about…

Ramadan 14 in the Islamic calendar is traditionally believed to be the day when a crucial letter from the leaders of Kufa reached Imam Hussain ibn Ali. This event took place in the year 680 AD (60 AH), during Imam Hussain’s stay in Mecca. The people of Kufa, a city in Iraq, had been expressing their discontent with the oppressive rule of Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, the Umayyad caliph. They saw Imam Hussain as the rightful leader and a symbol of justice and righteousness. To show their support and urge him to lead a movement against Yazid’s rule, the leaders of…

Ramadan 12 in the Islamic calendar is the day traditionally believed to be the time when a significant number of letters from the people of Kufa reached Imam Hussain ibn Ali. This event occurred in the year 680 AD (60 AH), during Imam Hussain’s stay in Mecca. The people of Kufa, a city in Iraq, had been expressing their discontent with the oppressive rule of Yazid ibn Mu’awiya, the Umayyad caliph. They saw Imam Hussain as a potential leader who could bring about positive change and uphold justice in the Muslim community. As a result, they began to send numerous…