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Why Qanbar and Kumayl bin Ziyad did not join karbala?

Do we know why Qanbar and Kumayl bin Ziyad did not join karbala?
Answer:- There were in the jail of Bani Omayyah like many sincere Shias who were
been kept in jail during that period.

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By: Admin On 10/04/2017 01:10:00 pm

THE STORY OF KARBALA - ABDULLAH BIN WAHB AL-KALBI

While Husayn was proceeding towards Koofa, several hundred people joined him at various places.

       Some, because they knew who Husayn was, while others, just out of curiosity. It was this second group of people who were first to leave Husayn, when they saw that things were not, after all, that favourable for the grandson of the prophet of Islam.
        However, all of these people were admittedly, Muslims. Among them was a young man named Wahab Ibn Abdullah Kalbi. Kalb was a very large tribe and many of them had stayed Christians, as the prophet had allowed after the event of Mubahala in the later part of the Madinan period.

Wahab was still in his teens. He had just got married and he was returning to his family with his middle-aged mother and the bride of a few days who was only twelve years old. When his little caravan crossed with that of Husayn's, he met Husayn and listened to many of his speeches which he had been giving to his people at every stop. Wahab was very impressed by Husayn's personality, his honesty, piety and knowledge. Wahab kept discussing all this with his mother and continued with Husayn's caravan until they arrived in Karbala. The situation in Karbala was quite different. Everybody knew that staying with Husayn meant definite death. Wahab discussed the situation with his mother the last time on the night of cAshoora. He asked her: 'Mother! What should I do in this situation?' The mother asked Wahab: 'How do you feel yourself, my son ?' Wahab said: 'In my opinion Husayn is on the just path and it would be cowardly and against all traditions of Arab chivalry and gallantry to leave the side of a man so isolated and surrounded by blood-thirsty enemies.' The mother said: 'But that means definite death.' Wahab replied: 'Yes I know, but my heart tells me that this is the right thing to do, in the circumstances.' The mother then said: 'If that is how you feel then we will stay with Husayn.'

When Husayn's companions started going to the battlefield, one after the other, Wahab approached Husayn and asked his permission to go and fight for him and give his life for Truth and Justice.

Husayn must have been overwhelmed by this young man's passion for justice and his fervour in supporting the right cause. But he tried to explain that it was a fight between a man who was claiming to be the rightful Khaleefa of the prophet of Islam and he himself, the grandson of the prophet. It was clearly a Muslim problem. And Wahab was a Christian. Why should he get involved in such an unrelated matter. And that too, for getting killed ? We can imagine how Wahab must have replied to this. Wahab must have said to Husayn that although he was not a Muslim, he felt that justice and truth was on Husayn's side and the Christian teachings were not different from those in Islam in matters of truth and justice. We are told that the mother pleaded on her son's behalf and said: ' O grandson of the prophet of Islam ! It will be an honour for me if my son fights for you and gives his life protecting you.' Husayn was still reluctant to accept Wahab as one of his soldiers. When Wahab saw this, he said:

'O grandson of the prophet of Islam! If that is the case then, from this moment on, I am a Muslim.'

Saying this, Wahab recited the Kalemah and became a Muslim. This is confirmed in the maqtal literature that Wahab did become a Muslim at Karbala. Now Husayn had to let him go to the battlefield. While all this was going on, the bride of a few days was watching and listening. When she saw that Wahab was going to the battlefield, she started crying and said: 'What will happen to me O my husband ? Are you then going to leave me alone in this world ?' There was a possibility that Wahab's determination would be shaken but his mother intervened again and said: 'My son, don't listen to her. She is young and immature. You do what you think is the right thing.' Then the bride approached Husayn and asked him: 'Are you the rightful Imam ?' Husayn replied: 'Yes, I am.' She said: 'Then if Wahab dies protecting you, he would go to the Paradise?' Husayn said: 'Yes, he would.' Then she said:'Can you promise me that you would not let Wahab enter Paradise without me ?' Husayn said:' Yes, I promise you, you and Wahab will enter Paradise together.' Wahab then ran into the battlefield with his sword in hand reciting war-poetry. He fought furiously and killed several enemy soldiers, returned to his mother and asked:' Mother ! are you pleased ?' The mother said:'May Allah be pleased with you. But I would really be pleased when I see you dying in action protecting the grandson of the prophet.' Wahab returned to the battlefield with a new determination and started fighting even more intensely. The mother stood by her tent and kept encouraging him and exhorting him to fight. Finally, Wahab was wounded and surrounded by enemies from all sides. He was soon cut down by the Umayyad soldiers. When the bride saw this, she ran to Wahab's side, sat down and wept with her face on her husband's face. Shameer was watching this. He ordered his slave to go and kill the young woman. Shameer's slave came and hit her with his mace on the head. How much does it take to kill a twelve year old girl ? The bride died by her bridegroom's side and thus Husayn's promise to her was fulfilled. Umar bin S'ad ordered his soldiers to cut Wahab's head off and throw it to his mother. The soldiers did that. Wahab's mother came forward. Picked up his severed head. Wiped the dust off his forehead, kissed it and threw it back saying: 'This was sadaqa, given away in Allah's way. It will not be taken back.'

Such were the followers and companions of Husayn at Karbala. They were fewer in number but they were made of the best moral fibre one can imagine for a human being. They had mountain-like determination and nerves of steel.

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the west. People are converting to this promising religion in big numbers. When one asks a newly converted Muslim as to why he/she became a Muslim, the answer usually is: "Because I found that Islam answers all my questions, it has the promise of a more satisfying spiritual life, and it can guide me in my spirituality as well as in my worldly life. In other words, the new convert joined the fold of Islam in the hope and expectation of a better and a more satisfying life. Same reasons are put forward by prison inmates who join Islam while in prison.Can you think of someone joining the fold of Islam for dying? Well, Abdullah bin Wahab-e-Kalbi did just that. Is there food for thought in thiat story for those who reflect?

       Thank you for reading.

sincerely,

Syed-Mohsin Naquvi

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By: Admin On 4/17/2013 02:38:00 pm

New Zarih of Imam Hossein (AS) Unveiled in Karbala

a number of Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi including Iraqi and Iranian Officials Were in Attendance to the event.

The Zarih, which was built in the holy city of Qom in six years, weighs 12 tons, Baratha news agency reported.

Gold, silver, precious stones and 5 tons of wood have been used to construct the artwork.

Previously, Hassan Palarak who heads the Headquarters for Reconstruction of Atabat Aliyat (holy Shia sites in Iraq) described the new Zarih as one of the most beautiful Zarihs ever built, noting that much effort had been put in making it from artistic, technical and structural aspects.

Palarak said that the Zarih was designed by prominent Iranian miniaturist Master Mahmoud Farshchian and top masters in the fields of calligraphy, Monabbat (wood-carving), Ghalam-zani (toreutics, metal-working), etc have worked on the Zarih, which measures 22.86 meters in area.

By: Admin On 3/06/2013 02:01:00 am

Wikipedia Describes Arbaeen Convention in Karbala as Largest Gathering in the World

Arbaeen marks the anniversary of the 40th day after the battle of Karbala on Ashura in which Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his companions were martyred.

This year, some 19 million Shia Muslims gathered in the holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen (Thursday, January 3), the encyclopedia wrote, noting that the number of pilgrims last year amounted to 15 million.

It also said that the number was between 10 to 14 million pilgrims in the years 2009 and 2010.

Many people from cities of Iraq go to Karbala on foot to be in the city on the day of Arbaeen as a gesture of sympathy with the batch of the Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) prisoners who were forced by the army of Yazid to go on foot to Karbala from Levant (Syria) after the event of Ashura.

Many foreign Shia Muslims have also joined the Iraqi pilgrims every year since the fall of Saddam Hussein.

By: Mohammed On 1/06/2013 11:43:00 pm

Shia pilgrims in Karbala for Arbaeen

Marking the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Just like the rest of the world, in Iraq, millions of Shia pilgrims from various countries, including Iran, have taken a long walk to the holy city of Karbala. Dressed in black, they are commemorating the tragedy of Karbala in Imam Hussein’s holy shrine.

In the Iranian capital Tehran, tens of thousands of mourners have also marked this historic occasion, which is also a national holiday. Speaking to Press TV, some of the mourners condemned the recent attacks targeting Shia pilgrims in Iraq's holy cities. They said despite the terrorist attacks, they will keep walking from their hometowns to Karbala.

Arba'een is one of the largest pilgrimage gatherings on Earth, in which every year more than 10 million people go to the city of Karbala. The pilgrims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions who were killed in the Battle of Karbala some 14 hundred years ago. The occasion reminds the faithful of the core message behind Imam Hussein’s martyrdom: establishing justice and fighting injustice, come what may.

By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 08:51:00 pm

Shia Muslims in Karbala for Arbaeen

Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world have gathered in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to hold the religious rituals of Arbaeen, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam. Shia Muslims in Karbala for Arbaeen

According to Press TV, over the past days, large numbers of Shia mourners from various countries, dressed in black, have arrived in Imam Hussein (PBUH)'s holy shrine in Karbala to mourn the tragedy.
Tight security measures were put in place with a large number of security forces deployed in Iraq's holy sites in preparation for the occasion.

Scores of people have been martyred in recent weeks across Iraq in attacks targeting Shia pilgrims as they embark on the traditional walk to Karbala for the Arbaeen rituals.

On Wednesday, several pilgrims were martyred and injured in a car bomb explosion that hit Iraq’s central city of Babil.
On December 31, at least 23 people, including children, were killed and 80 others injured in a fresh wave of attacks in several cities and towns in Iraq.

On December 24, at least 48 people were killed and over 110 others wounded in similar attacks targeting both security guards and civilians across the country, marking the deadliest day in Iraq since November 29, when at least 50 people lost their lives.
Despite the recent spate of terrorist attacks that targeted pilgrims in different Iraqi cities, many pilgrims kept walking from their hometowns to Karbala.

By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 04:29:00 pm

Tight security at Karbala for Chehlum-Jan 2 2013-Urdu

Video Link - http://tearsoffatima.blogspot.in/2013/01/tight-security-at-karbala-for-chehlum.html

By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 03:55:00 pm

100,000 Iranian Pilgrims to Attend Arbaeen Ceremonies in Karbala

Masud Akhavan predicted that the number of Iranians attending the Arbaeen ceremonies near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) will exceed 100000.

Arbaeen marks the anniversary of the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions in Karbala.

He said the Iraqi pilgrims will enter the holy city on foot as no cars are allowed in Karbala during the mourning period, but agreements have been made with Iraqi officials to allow Iranian pilgrims to go to the city by Bus.

About 16 million devotees of Imam Hussein (AS) were present in Karbala on the day of Arbaeen last, year, Akhavan said, adding that according to the predictions made by the Iraqi officials, this number will rise to 20 to 24 million pilgrims this year.

On the safety of the pilgrims, Akhavan noted that since a few months ago, the Iraqi government has been planning to ensure security and safety in the holy city for the months of Muharram and Safar, especially for Arbaeen.

He said one could not guarantee 100-percent security but hoped there will be no unpleasant incident in the city during Arbaeen ceremonies.

By: Mohammed On 1/02/2013 07:38:00 pm

Chehlum of Imam Hussain (A.S):Terrorism claims 22 lives as pilgrims start reaching Karbala

Nearly two dozen people including Zaireen of Imam Hussain (AS) on way to Karbala have been martyred and over 80 others wounded in a wave of attacks in several cities and towns in Iraq, police and medical sources say.

A total of 15 shootings and bomb attacks struck 13 cities and towns across the country on Monday. At least 22 people were killed.

Three women, two children and two men were killed and four others were wounded in bombings targeting three houses in the town of Mussayib, south of the capital, Baghdad.

A roadside bomb in Kirkuk killed five policemen.

Four people died in a car bombing in Baghdad. One person was killed in Latifiyah and another died in an attack in Tuz Khurmatu.Attacks in the cities of Hilla and Mosul killed two people each.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Bombings and shootings have recently intensified across Iraq.

On December 24, at least 48 people were killed and over 110 others wounded in similar attacks targeting both security guards and civilians across the country, marking the deadliest day in Iraq since November 29, when at least 50 people lost their lives.

The Iraqi government has stepped up efforts to increase security across the country over the past few months.

By: Mohammed On 1/01/2013 09:33:00 pm

Tears of Fatima Zahra (as)

I am a lady of modest attire,
whose heart burns with raging fire!
I am the mother of Hassan & Hussain
One was poisoned, the other was slain!

My father was Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) he died leaving me sad !
After his death, the Muslims went cold-blooded and bad.
The Messenger’s family was imprisoned, tortured & killed,
What were our crimes ? What was fulfilled ?

Our first Imam Ali was murdered with a poisoned sword
As he lay in ‘Sajda’ to Allah (swt) our Lord.
Tragedy of Kerbala was a lesson for mankind to learn,
To fight against every Yazeed, at every turn !

Yazeedi Islam was to drink, gamble & commit open sin,
Whose ways are you following ?
Forgotten Zain-ul-Abedin ?

Sajaad shed tears blooded red !
To save Islam, Hussain gave his head !
All the Imams preached ‘salaat’-
So Ummah of Rasool(s.a.w.) why neglect your ‘wajibat’?

In Muhurram, you cry for Zainab’s grief -
As you cover your heads for a brief !
You send curses to Shimr for all that he did,
But then expose your true colours & reveal all that you hid !

Making mockery of ‘hijaab’- Have you no shame ?
Sisters in ‘Imaan’ – Islam is no game !
They gave us ‘Surah Nisa’ – For guidance as beacons of light !
But still ‘Kufaar’ system confuses you - Believing wrong is right !

This fashion world is just a stepping stone, for all to one day leave.
So is it not better now, you repent your sins, practise and believe !
Bollywood films are Satanic,that destroys Islamic ideology by day !
These and otherworldly attractions lead you astray !

Time waits for no soul - young, old, black or white.
Angel of death could come knocking anytime,
So fear Allah’s (swt) might!

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By: Mohammed On 1/01/2013 07:06:00 pm

16 Million Pilgrims Expected in Karbala for Arbaeen

Nasim Jassem Al-Khatabi noted that this year Karbala will see the largest number of pilgrims visiting the city during Arbaeen ever, Biratha news agency reported.

Arbaeen marks the anniversary of the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his devoted companions in Karbala.

Al-Khatabi said the holy city is prepared to host the pilgrims and its hotels have been prepared for serving the guests.

It is expected that 650000 of the pilgrims will be from other countries, especially Arab and Muslim states, he stated.

The official also said some of the pilgrims began travelling to the holy city since three weeks ago.

In other news, the office of the commander of Iraq’s Armed Forces has started implementing a special security plan to ensure the safety of the mourners during Arbaeen ceremonies.

By: Admin On 12/25/2012 10:04:00 pm

Terrorist operation foiled in Karbala, says Ghanimi

The Commander of the Middle Euphrates Operations Command, Lieutenant General, Othman al-Ghanimi, reported in statement received by IraqiNews.com that ”Based on intelligence information the security forces carried out a security operation, within Arbaeen security plan, lasted for nine hours in northwestern Karbala province.”

The Command of the Middle Euphrates Operations managed to foil an attempt to attack the pilgrims of Arbaeen pilgrimage in northwestern Karbala province.

The statement added ”The security operation resulted in arresting several wanted individuals and seizing a weapon cache that contains ammunition, explosives and weapons which they were intending to use it to attack Shiite pilgrims.”

By: Admin On 12/24/2012 10:02:00 am

Karbala police warns Shia pilgrims of terrorist plot, poisoned foods and waters

The Karbala Police Department warned Shiite visitors on Monday of eating or drinking anything from unknown sources, noting that it has information of a plot by terrorist groups to present poisoned food to the visitors.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - "Intelligence information revealed that terrorist groups are planning to present poisoned food and beverages to Shiite visitors," Colonel Ahmad Mohammad al-Hassnawi, Karbala police media director, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

Security forces had arrested three weeks ago two gangs in north of Karbala before selling poisoned food and sweets.

Karbala lies 108 km southwest of Baghdad.

By: Mohammed On 12/20/2012 10:29:00 am