The Movement of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Medina to Karbala

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The event of Ashura and the goals of Imam al-Husayn (a) in his movement

Husayn (a) fought against the army of Yazid b. Mu‘awiya, the second Umayyad caliph is the most sorrowful incident in the history of Islam. Therefore, all Muslims specially the Shiites hold mourning ceremonies every year during the first 10 days of Muharram. One of the FAQ about this event is the historical background that led to the movement of Imam al-Husayn (a). In other words, what were the goals of Imam al-Husayn's uprising against Yazid? While answering this basic question, this course tries to provide a relatively detailed report on the event of Ashura, from its starting point in Medina and then the journey of Imam al-Husayn (a) to Mecca until the Day of Ashura.

Thus, you will learn about:

· Historical Background of the Uprising of Imam al-Husayn (a);

· The Death of Mu‘awiya, the Succession of Yazid and the Pressure on Imam al-Husayn (a) to Pledge Allegiance to Him

· Imam al-Husayn (a) and His Family's Departure from Medina to Mecca

· The Efforts of the Relatives of Imam al-Husayn (a) to Dissuade Him

· Imam al-Husayn (a) on His Way from Mecca to Karbala

· The speeches and letters of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Medina to Karbala

· The Events on the Day of Ashura

Instructor: Dr. Muhammad-Reza Fakhr Rohani, a faculty member of the University of Qom/Iran

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