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History | Muharram
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Islam has a rich and long history. Find out more about the historical events surrounding the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, what happened in his last days and on the battlefield at Karbala.
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What is Muharram?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when mostly Shi'a Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn.
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Timeline: Husayn's Last Days
A day by day account of Husayn's time in Karbala leading up to the massacre on Ashura.
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Who's Who
Find out more about the key historical players and view the family trees of the Prophet's house and the Mu'awiya dynasty.
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Crisis of the Caliphate
The background behind the dispute over the rightful Caliphate which cemented the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
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Karbala
The history of the holy city of Karbala which houses the shrines of Husayn and his brother 'Abbas.
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Battle of Karbala
A simple explanation of the battle in 680 AD which culminated in the massacre of Husayn and his followers.
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History | Muharram | Timeline
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