The Truth About Al-Hussain's Revoltion

The Truth About Al-Hussain's Revoltion

The revolution of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”) cannot be fully understood without reflecting on the groundwork laid by his elder brother, Imam Ḥasan Ibn ʿAlī (ʿa). Together, their lives reveal a single divine mission — the preservation of Islam through wisdom, patience, and sacrifice. While Imam Ḥasan (ʿa) defended the message through peace and restraint, Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) revived it through his martyrdom, forming two complementary chapters of one sacred struggle.

About the Book

The Truth About Al-Hussain’s Revolution, published by Ansariyan Publications (Qom, Iran), presents a detailed and objective study of the causes, context, and aims of Imam Ḥusayn’s uprising. The author analyzes political, social, and religious factors of the Umayyad era and clarifies how the revolution was not a mere reaction to tyranny but a conscious continuation of the principles upheld by Imam Ḥasan (ʿa).

Through critical examination of early sources and ḥadīth (prophetic and Imamic traditions), the book distinguishes between historical distortion and authentic narration. It reveals how Imam Ḥusayn’s stand was rooted in the same divine logic that guided Imam Ḥasan’s treaty with Muʿāwiyah — a balance between moral integrity and strategic foresight that ensured the survival of true Islam.

What You Will Discover

• The historical and theological background of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) revolution.
• The moral and political legacy of Imam Ḥasan (ʿa) and its connection to Karbalāʾ.
• Analysis of the Umayyad period and the distortion of early Islamic values.
• A comparison of the peace of Imam Ḥasan (ʿa) and the uprising of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) as complementary missions.
• The continuing relevance of their unified message of truth, justice, and reform.

About the Author

The author, a researcher affiliated with Ansariyan Publications, presents the events of early Islamic history through a balanced and evidence-based perspective. His work reflects the scholarly mission of the institution — to revive the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”) through historical accuracy and moral reflection.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers who seek a deeper understanding of the moral continuity between the missions of Imam Ḥasan (ʿa) and Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa), ideal for students of Islamic history, theology, and the spiritual philosophy of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).