This article describes the events that led to the martyrdom of Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him).
Category Archives: Biographies
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This articles give a brief biography of Imam al-Tabari and a describes his magnum opus; the Taʾrīkh al-rusul wa ’l-mulūk wa ’l-k̲h̲ulafā.
Abdullah b. ‘Awn (d.151/768) is considered to be one of the most important scholars of ahl al-Sunna, having studied with both al-Ḥasan al-Baṣrī (d. 110/728) and Muḥammad b. Sīrīn (d. 110/729).
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In this article we discuss the author of two very important early historical works: Aḥmad b. Yaḥyā b. Jābir b. Dāwūd, better known as al-Baladhuri.
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In this part we examine the early life of ‘Umar al-Khattab, his Islam, and his migration.
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In part one we examined the early life of ‘Umar al-Khattab, his islam, and his migration. Part two of this series highlights some instances of ‘Umar’s opinion coinciding with the Holy Qur’an.
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In part two of this series we highlighted some instances of ‘Umar’s opinion coinciding with the Holy Qur’an. In this third part of our series on ‘Umar, (radi ullahu anhu), we highlight some of virtues and his amazing insight.
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In this third part of our series on ‘Umar, we highlighted some of virtues and his amazing insight. In this final part we narrate the story of his martydom (may Allah be pleased with him)
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In the final part, we examine the reasons why, during the time of Uthman, the fitnah occurred. The section starts with a discussion of hadith related to fitnah.
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In this part we examine the events that led to the martyrdom of Uthman. We discuss why he refused to fight. Finally we look at the consequences of his martyrdom.
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