Historical Sermons

Historical Sermons

What do the words spoken amidst the graves of the fallen, the hushed courtyards of captivity, and the echo of Karbala convey through centuries? Historical Sermons gathers those pivotal addresses—timeless messages delivered by the Ahl al-Bayt in moments that shaped Islamic memory.

About the Book
Historical Sermons (2004) is a single-volume anthology published by Islamic Mobility. Although the author is unidentified, the collection documents speeches and sermons given by Imam al-Husayn (ʿa) at Karbala during ʿĀshūrāʾ (the tenth of Muharram), by Abbas ibn Ali (ʿa) at the Kaaba, by Lady Sakina in Kufa, and by Sayyidah Zaynab (ʿa) in the court of Yazid. Through a blend of narration and reverent transcription, the book preserves these moments of moral clarity and spiritual resolve, connecting historical events to the living conscience.

What You Will Discover

• The bold words of Imam al-Husayn (ʿa) delivered at Karbala, expressing defiance and faith.

• The message of Abbas ibn Ali (ʿa) at the Kaaba—dignified and filled with devotion.

• Lady Sakina’s lament and strength in Kufa amid grief and upheaval.

• Sayyidah Zaynab’s (ʿa) speech in Yazid’s court—grounded in truth and moral courage.

• Reflections on how these sermons preserve the moral and spiritual legacy of the Ahl al-Bayt.

• A medium for contemporary readers to find guidance and inspiration from voices of truth.

About the Author
Although the author remains unnamed, this anthology reflects a careful curation of historical texts and traditions. The format focuses not on scholarly commentary but on presenting these sermons faithfully, allowing the original voices to resonate directly with the reader’s conscience.

Who Is This Book For?
This collection is ideal for readers—students, educators, and spiritually inclined individuals—seeking to connect with the powerful oratory and enduring testimony of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) in the defining moments of early Islamic history.