The Patience Of Imam Hussain (AS)

2:155.We will surely test you with a measure of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth, lives, and fruits; and give good news to the patient1

2:156.those who, when an affliction visits them, say, Indeed we belong to Allah, and to Him do we indeed return.

Quran Translation by Ali Quli Qarai

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Karbala
Imam Hussain (AS) planned to visit the Holy Kabbah in Makkah On his way he found out that evil men wanted to kill him in the Kabbah. You are not allowed to kill anybody in the Kaabah. Imam Hussain (AS) changed his plan and did Umrah mufradah instead of doing Hajj. He then bid goodbye and went toward Karbala.

In the map above draw a line from Medina to Makkah and then to Karbala

Stages of the move

Stayed in Medina refusing to give allegiance to Yazid Stayed in Makkah The trip to Karbala In Karbala itself

Period
12 days 132 days 23 days 8 days2

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Imam Hussain (AS) travelled by horse and camel for a distance of about 1000 miles from Makkah to Karbala. They walked about 35 miles daily. He did this in order to protect the real Islam. He did not agree with the false Islam being taught by the evil illegitimate oppressors of that time. He wanted the religion of his grandfather (Prophet Mohammed PBUH & HP) to be safe. During the event of Karbala Imam Hussain (AS) was tested with loss of wealth. He left everything he had behind him. He was tested with the fear of permanent loss of the religion of Islam. He was tested by hunger. The evil army stopped food and drink from reaching the camp of Imam Hussain(as) for three days. They had no fruits, food or drink left in the end. He was tested by loss of life.

# Martyred
Of Imam Hussains family Of Imam Alis family Of Imam Al-Hasans family Of Aqeels family Supporters whose names were registered Martyred servants of the martyrs Total supporters martyred 3 9 4 12 82 14 1383

Make notes about what you learned below

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Imam Hussain (AS) Relatives Martyred in Karbala

Ziarah Imam Hussain (AS)

Peace be on you, O Aba Abdillah! Peace be on you, O son of the Messenger of Allah! Peace be upon, O the Finest of Gods Creatures and the son of the Finest of Gods Creatures! Peace be on you, O son of the Commander of the Faithful and the forebear of the Prophet's successors! Peace be on you, O son of Fatima, the choicest among the women of the worlds!

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