Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.

Faithful people marking Tasu’a worldwide

The occasion falls on the ninth day on the lunar month of Muharram. Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

I will order these books to be thrown into the river

When the Imam saw the phrase, asked who had written it on the back cover of his book

Imam was the only person paying a visit to Ayatollah Hakim

These hardships and bitterness are part of the struggle. One who is fighting the enemy never asks any favor from them!

The Marja’ should be on the side of people

The more secluded Ayatollah (Hakim) is, the less people can support him!

I won’t go to the mosque even if you don’t come

The Late Bahr al-Ulum then sent his own emissary to Imam Khomeini, but the Imam refused to accede to his request.

US basketball player showed too much devotion for Imam Khomeini

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is a former American professional basketball player who has been a great devotee of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Imam Khomeini’s historic residence in holy city of Najaf