Islam, the Religion of Peace, Truth, Justice and Freedom came to a place and time where oppression was the rule, slavery was a tool to humiliate the weak, killings a way to solve problems. On the 10th ...

The events that took place in Karbala many centuries ago still arouse pain as the tragedy of the battle fought between forces representing good and evil is recalled. The example of courage and ...

Syed Hassan Kazim works with The Times of India online. He has a master's degree in Peace Building and Conflict Analysis from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. Imam Hussain bin Ali, the ...

The term ‘Hussaini Brahmins’ comes as a surprise for the majority of readers. It is perceived as if two contradicting words are aligned together. However, its definition is a source of inspiration for ...

The Battle of Karbala, fought on the 10th of Muharram in 680 CE (61 AH), marks one of the most significant and sorrowful events in Islamic history. It was on this day that Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the ...

Imam Hussain (RA) stands tall among even the giants peppering Islam's history, revered for his tenacity, indomitable spirit, and the ultimate sacrifice he and his people made. His spirit often ...

Hyderabad: About 1,400 pilgrims from Hyderabad and a total of 25,000 from across India have congregated at Karbala, Iraq, for Arbaeen, that marks the end of the 40-day period of mourning for the ...

As I observed the roza of the Prophet Mohmmad's (PBUH) grandson Imam Hussain in Karbala, it seemed surreal that I was actually here. People visiting the haram can do as they please – eat, sleep, walk, ...

Muharram – falls on 12th October, 2016. and is one of the four sacred months of the year. The word ‘Muharram’ means forbidden and sinful. Imam Husayn was killed by the army of the Caliph Yazid in 680 ...