When examining historical works and narratives, it is common to find that many reports are not authentic in terms of their chains of transmission. Yet, scholars have traditionally accepted these accounts without requiring a single rigorously authentic chain. In recent times, however, many individuals have neglected this important principle, applying the strict standards of Hadith authentication to historical sources.To ensure an accurate and balanced historical analysis in ou

The growing endorsement of Yazid b. Mu‘awiyah (LA) and his followers have become ever so prevalent today that it has conveniently cleared Yazid of any responsibility for the entirety of Karbala and instead shifts the blame onto the commanders, most notably Ibn Ziyad. In order to prove Yazid is responsible for Karbala, we only need to establish his support and command for al-Husayn’s death, which is undeniable when revising the historical accounts.

This series presented before you is not a simple retelling of the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (AS), but rather a comprehensive study of its historical, theological, and moral significance. Instead of focusing on 'what' happened in Karbala, we focus on 'why' did it happen and 'why' it's as significant as we claim it to be, with compelling evidence from both Shi'a and Sunni sources. Below is a list of the chapters included in this series: