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Dr Milani recording the sermons |
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The events in Karbala have inspired much oration and story-telling from Muslims throughout history often quoting the sermons of Imam Husayn himself.
Below are some semons selected with the assistance of Ayatollah Sayyid Fadhel Milani who you will hear on the audio recording.
All of these excerpts are available in English, Arabic and as audio. To listen requires Real Player.
Imam Husayn's farewell in Medina
Imam Husayn's farewell to his relatives in Medina before he sets out to Mecca. Includes: "Whoever joins us will be martyred but whoever remains behind will miss the victory".
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Imam Husayn writes to Basrah people
Before setting off from Mecca on his journey to Kufa, Imam Husayn writes to the People of Basrah.
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Excerpt from The Massacre of Karbala by Ali hussain Jalali
On the second day of Muharram, the Imam Husayn gathered all of his relatives and family and spoke to them of the danger ahead of them.
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Sermon of Imam Husayn on the eve of Ashura
On the 9th night, the eve of Ashura the Imam Husayn gathered his followers around him and urged them to flee the certain death that awited them.
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Sermon of Imam Husayn on the morning of Ashura
On the 10th day, Ashura the Imam Husayn addressed the camp of 'Umar b. Sa'd about harming the House of the Prophet.
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