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- Arba'in of Imam al-Husayn (a) «A commemoration held on the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a), marked by millions of pilgrims visiting his shrine in Karbala. It is reported that the Captives of the Battle of Karbala came to visit Imam al-Husayn (a) in Karbala on Safar 20, 61 AH (November 19, 680 CE) on their return from Syria to Medina.»
- Procession of Arba'in «A massive pilgrimage in which millions of people walk to Karbala to commemorate Arba'in of Imam al-Husayn (a). The walk, especially from Najaf to Karbala, symbolizes loyalty, mourning, and spiritual solidarity with the Imam.»
- Ruqayya bt. al-Imam al-Husayn (a) «A daughter of Imam al-Husayn (a) who was taken captive after the Battle of Karbala and is said to have been martyred in Damascus at the tender age of three, deeply mourning her father.»
- Chest-beating «A mourning ritual practiced by Shi'a Muslims, especially during Muharram, in which participants beat their chests to express grief over the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a) and his companions.»
- Ziyarat al-Arba'in «A special ziyarat recited on the Arba'in day (20 Safar). It is narrated from Imam al-Hasan al-'Askari (a) and holds a significant place in Shi'a devotional practices.»
- Martyrs of Karbala «The companions and family members of Imam al-Husayn (a) who were martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Their number has been reported as 72, 78, 87, or 145 in different sources.»
- Imam al-Hasan b. Ali al-Mujtaba (a) «The second Imam of Shi'a Islam and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s).»
- Martyrdom «is to be killed on the path of God, which is referred to in hadiths as the greatest good and the most honored death. Quranic verses and hadiths attribute effects to martyrdom such as staying alive, having the right for intercession, and forgiveness of sins.»
- Historical Anniversaries of Safar «Significant religious and historical events in Shi'a Islam that occurred during the month of Safar.»
- List of Works by Badreddin al-Houthi
- Habl Allah
- Cooling of the Fire for Abraham
- Mary's Pregnancy
- ‘Ajjil Farajahum
- Preserved Tablet
- Marrying two sisters
- Scaled fish
- The Murder of Malik b. Nuwayra
- Ijtihad Against Nass
- Idrisid Dynasty
- Bism Allah al-Rahman al-Rahim
- Rights of Parents
- Promise Keeping
- Badreddin al-Houthi
- Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi
- Islamophobia
- Nizamat Imambara
- Abraham's Breaking of Idols
- Sakarat al-mawt
Today Monday, 1 September, 2025 / 9 Rabi I, 1447
- 625 CE – Battle of Banu Nadir between Muslims and Jews of Medina occurred (Rabi' I 22, 4 AH).
- 799 CE – Martyrdom of Imam al-Kazim (a), the seventh Imam of Twelver Shi'a (Rajab 25, 183 AH)
- 1619 CE - Demise of Sayyid Majid al-Husayni al-Bahrani (Ramadan 21, 1028 AH)
- 260 AH – Martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (a), the eleventh Imam of Twelver Shi'a, and beginning of the Imamate of Imam al-Mahdi (a), (January 1, 874 CE).
