Yasin al-Rumeithi is one of the most prominent reciters of poems about the event of Karbala and the heroic roles of Imam Hussein and the other martyrs. He had a unique original technique in reciting, and he used to recite powerful poems that are full of knowledge, values and wisdom. These qualities made him one … Read more
What is the secret ofthe immortal poems of the late Haj Hamza al-Saghir and the late Haj Kazim al-Mandur al- Karbalai? And why should every reciter learn from them and follow in their footsteps? In the history of the Husseini literature, many distinguished reciters and poets emerged. They produced masterpieces that became ingrained in the … Read more
In the story of the death of Imam Hussain (maqtal), which people read every year on Ashura, is the story of Jon bin Huway, his loyal companion. They narrate that Jon said to Imam Hussain (a.s) before going out to battle: “By Allah, my smell is foul, and my lineage is lowly, and my colour … Read more
In the spirit of Muharram, we have prepared a series called #10_Days_Of_Inspiration. The events of Karbala should not be remembered merely as a story in history. It is an example from which we must learn and implement the immensely valuable lessons set down by the great leader that is Hussain (a.s) and his family and … Read more
Sheikh Al-Kaaby was a prominent Iraqi scholar who used to teach at the hawza (seminary) in Karbala. He was born on the anniversary of the birth of Fatima AlZahra in 1909 (hence his name). He became prevalent in 1970s Iraq, at the peak of the Baa’th movement, to which he openly opposed. Speaking out against … Read more