The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolt

The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolt

The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolt explores the divine and moral essence of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — peace be upon him) uprising, clarifying misconceptions and presenting its true purpose as an act of reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification) and revival of faith. Beyond historical narration, the book examines the Imam’s movement as a conscious stand against tyranny and spiritual decay — a mission rooted in truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), and obedience to God.

About the Book

Published by the World Organization for Islamic Services, The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolt provides a scholarly yet accessible study of the aims, principles, and outcomes of the Karbalāʾ uprising. Drawing from Qurʾānic teachings, ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), and early Islamic sources, the author explains that Imam Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī’s (ʿa) revolution was not a quest for power but a divine mission to restore moral balance and protect the integrity of Islam. The work situates the revolt within the prophetic mission of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, the Prophet’s Household), linking Imam Ḥasan’s (ʿa) peace to Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) martyrdom as two expressions of one truth. Through critical reflection, it reveals how the Imam’s sacrifice became the eternal standard of moral resistance in the face of injustice.

What You Will Discover

• The authentic objectives of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) uprising and its divine foundation.
• Qurʾānic and ḥadīth-based insights into reform (iṣlāḥ), truth (ḥaqq), and justice (ʿadl).
• The unity of purpose between Imam Ḥasan’s (ʿa) peace and Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) martyrdom.
• The distinction between political rebellion and moral resistance in Islamic ethics.
• How the message of Karbalāʾ continues to guide spiritual and social reform.

About the Author

The World Organization for Islamic Services is a Shīʿī research and publishing institution based in Tehran, committed to editing, translating, and presenting authentic Islamic scholarship. Through works such as The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolt, it aims to clarify the moral and theological truths behind Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) revolution, guiding readers toward a deeper understanding of Islam’s message of justice, sacrifice, and reform.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for students, scholars, and readers seeking a clear and balanced account of the true purpose of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) uprising — a revolution that continues to embody faith, courage, and divine justice.