One day, Moses delivered such an impressive sermon that all who heard it were deeply moved. Someone in the congregation asked: " O Messenger of Allah, is there another man on earth more learned than you?" Moses replied: "No!", believing so, as Allah had given him the power of miracles and honored him with the Torah.
During the early period of Prophet's mission in Makkah, Muslims fasted on Muharram (First month of the Islamic calendar) 10th. After the Muslims migrated to Medina the tradition was to fast for two days, on the 10th and on the day before or after the 10th.
No people can live successfully, fruitfully and triumphantly without vivid memory of their past. Ashura is one such occasion. Muslims attempt to recall the tragic event around the 60th year after Prophet Muhammad migrated from Makkah to Madinah. This time it was his family led by his noble grandson Imam Hussain (peace & blessings be upon all of them).
Dr. Yasir Qadhi provides a historical analysis of the massacre of Karbala. Join Dr. Qadhi as he analyzes and contextualizes the events that led up to the martyrdom of al-Husayn , its occurrence and aftermath.
This beautifully written book surges from the heart of a devout Muslim moved by Christian hymns, but even more by a vision of collective devotion to the common good that all religions, at base, seek.