Kerbala and Beyond: An Epic of Immortal Heroism

Yasin T. al-Jibouri

Sep 2011 · Author House

About this ebook

One day in history changed the course of the Islamic nation for all time to come. It deepened the differences between Islam's both main branches, the Sunni and the Shi'ite. It created states and undermined others. It had an impact which not many people in any place or time can truly fathom. That date is: October 14, 680 A.D. when the younger grandson of the Prophet of Islam, namely Hussain son of Ali ibn Abu Talib, was martyred together with all males of his family, with the exception of his ailing son Ali, and of his few supporters who stood with him to the end. This date is referred to as Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, which has been commemorated since that year and will continue to be commemorated till the end of time. This book details the events, social and political, that led to the martyrdom of Hussain son of Ali and its aftermath as well as the biographies of nine descendants of Hussain who are referred to by Shi'ite Muslims as the Infallible Imams. This book is full of history and, for the sympathetic reader, it is full of admonishment. It is a tale of heroism unmatched in the entire history of mankind.

Ratings and reviews

Who can tell you the most about a book other than its author?! This 720-page book actually incorporates three books in one: 1) The political and social events that led to the Kerbala tragedy, 2) The aftermath of the tragedy: Nine descendants of Imam al-Hussain (as) and their biographies, and 3) An extensive GLOSSARY of Islamic terms. The last (third) part of it appeals even to Arab readers who are not fully familiar with many Islamic terms or who have a foggy idea about them. If you enjoy and learn from history, you have to have this book. If you are curious about why Shiite Muslims hold nine offspring of Imam al-Hussain (as) as Infallible, you have to read their biographies in this book. And if you wish to familiarize yourself with many Islamic terms and expressions, you can NEVER find a better or a more detailed GLOSSARY than the one this book contains. It is the product of years of research, now you can own it for a very modest price, the one you pay for a lunch at a modest restaurant! This provides you with food for thought that will last forever, whereas the other lasts only few hours or, say, days! Which one is better?! But do not take my word for it, especially since I, its author, is biased to it; just visit a book store and turn its pages. You will see that it is written for the most demanding and inquisitive reader. I guarantee it.