Maqtal al-Husain- Martyrdom Epic of Imam Husain (a.s)

Maqtal al-Husain- Martyrdom Epic of Imam Husain (a.s)

Maqtal al-Ḥusain — Martyrdom Epic of Imam Husain (a.s) stands as a literary and spiritual monument to the tragedy of Karbalāʾ. It recounts the final days of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — peace be upon him) and his companions, whose courage, patience (ṣabr), and sacrifice became the living embodiment of truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), and reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification).

About the Book

Published by the World Organization for Islamic Services, Maqtal al-Husain — Martyrdom Epic of Imam Husain (a.s) presents a faithful and annotated edition of a classical maqtal (martyrdom narrative) that chronicles the events of ʿĀshūrāʾ (the tenth day of Muḥarram). Drawing upon ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), historical reports, and devotional literature, the book depicts the unfolding of the tragedy from the Imam’s departure from Medina to his martyrdom at Karbalāʾ. It explores how these accounts preserve both historical accuracy and spiritual depth, reflecting the theological mission of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, the Prophet’s Household). Through scholarly commentary and reverent prose, the author reveals how Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) stand continues to inspire moral consciousness and divine remembrance across generations.

What You Will Discover

• A classical maqtal text narrating the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) and his companions.
• The literary and devotional development of maqtal writing in early Islam.
• Qurʾānic and ḥadīth-based perspectives on sacrifice, justice (ʿadl), and reform (iṣlāḥ).
• The role of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) in preserving the spiritual message of Karbalāʾ.
• How the remembrance of ʿĀshūrāʾ unites faith, emotion, and intellectual reflection.

About the Author

The World Organization for Islamic Services is a Shīʿī research and publishing institution based in Tehran devoted to editing, translating, and disseminating authentic Islamic sources. Through works such as Maqtal al-Husain — Martyrdom Epic of Imam Husain (a.s), it strives to make classical texts of the Karbalāʾ tradition accessible to modern readers, combining textual fidelity with moral and spiritual relevance.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for scholars, students, and readers seeking a reliable, well-edited source on the events of Karbalāʾ — a text that blends historical documentation with profound spiritual insight.