Why & How

Why & How

Why Was Imam Husayn Martyred? The Story of Ashura

Imam Husayn was killed on the day of Ashura (10 Muharram, 680 CE) in a hopelessly one-sided battle against Yazid’s army at Karbala, alongside most of his companions and the men of his family. He died because he refused to surrender or pledge allegiance under coercion — even after his camp was surrounded and cut […]

Why & How

Why Did Imam Husayn Go to Karbala?

Imam Husayn set out in 680 CE heading for Kufa, not Karbala. He meant to answer a call from its people and lead them against the rule of Yazid. Karbala only became his final stop because Yazid’s troops cut off his path there, before he ever reached the city he was actually travelling to. Why […]