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

<ul class="ul1">
 	<li class="li1">A classical maqtal text narrating the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) and his companions.</li>
 	<li class="li1">The literary and devotional development of maqtal writing in early Islam.</li>
 	<li class="li1">Qurʾānic and ḥadīth-based perspectives on sacrifice, justice (ʿadl), and reform (iṣlāḥ).</li>
 	<li class="li1">The role of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) in preserving the spiritual message of Karbalāʾ.</li>
 	<li class="li1">How the remembrance of ʿĀshūrāʾ unites faith, emotion, and intellectual reflection.</li>
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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.

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Uswat Al-Aarifeen: A Look at the Life of Ayatullah Bahjat by Yasin T. Al-Jibouri... A summary of what has been written about the Great Gnostic Ayatullah Bahjat. It includes anecdotes from his life, his teachings and the views of others.

Uswat Al-Aarifeen: A Look at the Life of Ayatullah Bahjat

An extension of the book "Then I was Guided" by the same author, with the purpose of elaborating with further evidence on the truthfulness of Shia beliefs.

The author wrote this book as a sequel to his earlier and most famous book, 'Then I was Guided', as more and more readers asked for further details of the miscellaneous subjects in the book which concerned the issues creating controversy among the large number of Muslims - Sunnah and Shi'ah. The author has compiled the book in the same style as that of his former book while acquainting the truth seeking reader with the minute details of issues and sucjects that needed more furnishing. Doctrines and beliefs of both the sects have been discussed openly. Following it are the proofs for Imam Ali's guardianship. The belief in fate and destiny has been compared elaborately between the two sects. The many branches of religion and practices that Shia follow like belief in infallibility, Imams' knowledge, Taqqiyah, Mutah, performing two prayers together, Restoration to life, extravagance in loving the Imams and lastly Al-Mahdi (a), the Awaited have been discussed and proven right in a profound manner.

To Be With the Truthful

A summary of what has been written about the dreat gnostic Ayatullah Bahjat. It includes anecdotes from his life, his teachings and the views of others.

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Source: al-islam.org

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