Articles on the Ahlulbayt (a.s.) — the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w.), Bibi Fatima Zahra (s.a.) and the Twelve Imams (a.s.). Read about their lives, sayings, birth and martyrdom anniversaries, and the lessons Shia families can teach their children from their example.
Use these articles to teach children about the Ma’sumeen (a.s.) through stories they can relate to, then reinforce them in class. Our teachers cover the lives of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.) alongside Quran and Namaz in one-to-one online Shia courses.
Chehlum (Arbaeen) of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in Karbala: the history of the 40th day after Ashura and the recommended a’maal according to Fiqah-e-Jafria.
What is Chehlum of Imam Hussain (a.s.)? Its meaning and significance 40 days after Karbala, and how Shia Muslims around the world observed it in 2025.
Ziyarat Arbaeen is recited on 20 Safar, the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (a.s.). Read the ziyarat, its meaning and the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala.
On 25 Muharram 95 AH Imam Ali Zain ul Abideen (a.s.), the Ornament of Worshippers, was martyred. Read about his life, titles, supplications and legacy after Karbala.
What happened after Ashura? The captivity of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.), the journey to Kufa and Damascus, the sermons of Bibi Zainab (s.a.) and the return to Karbala on Arbaeen.
The martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Akbar (a.s.), the youth of Karbala who most resembled the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) — his life, character and sacrifice on 10 Muharram 61 AH.
The 70 Steps: the moving narration of Bibi Zainab (s.a.) and Bibi Sakina (s.a.) witnessing Imam Hussain’s (a.s.) final sajda on the plains of Karbala.
Who was Hazrat Ali Asghar (a.s.)? The story of the six-month-old martyr of Karbala, the significance of his shahadat and the lessons it holds for every Muslim.
Why do today’s children feel so deeply for Bibi Sakina (s.a.) and Hazrat Ali Asghar (a.s.)? A reflection on the bond between young Muslims and the youngest martyrs of Karbala.
On 2 Muharram 61 AH Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his caravan arrived at Karbala. Read the story of that day, the camp by the Euphrates and what followed.
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