Ziyarat Ashura is the most famous Shi’i devotional visitation text, recited in remembrance of Imam al-Husayn and the martyrs of Karbala. Many scholars have drawn theological points from this Ziyara and serve it as decisive proof for tabarra (disassociation) of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) from their enemies. In it exists curses sent upon the likes of Mu’awiyah, Ale Marwan and most famously, the curse upon the first couple Sunni caliphs. In this article, we will be reviewing its authe

The ritual of cursing Ali (AS) from the pulpits is one of the most infamous innovations instituted during Mu'awiya's regime. Until recently, this abominable practice was confirmed by the majority of scholars. Our opponents realized the theological implications of accepting the idea that Mu’awiya cursed ‘Ali and, thus, rejected it. Instead of sincerely reevaluating their theological stances (as a sincere person would) they sought to deny that Mu’awiya ever cursed ‘Ali and ob

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  There is a famous Hadith narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas in which he lists 10 prominent virtues of Imam Ali (AS) with a reliable chain. We have dedicated an entire article on this report because of its importance in  Shi’a-Sunni dialogue and its establishment of the Imamate of ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (AS). We hope every Shi’a will be confident in using this report onward to demonstrate the virtues and Imamate of ‘Ali (AS) after reviewing this article.