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Read a brief account of this central event in the history of Shia Islam, in which Husain was martyred by the armies of Yazid.

Al-Jamiat newsletter offers a detailed account of the battle of Karbala, one of the defining events of Shia history.

Shia scholar Sayed Ali Asgher Razwy retraces the early development of Islam in the Arab world in this lengthy essay published by Al-Islam.org.

Article examines the historical origins of Shiaism and discusses its role in Islam.

Detailed history of the Iranian people includes a look at the development and importance of what is now the official state religion.

S.M.R. Shabbar introduces this Islamic holy site, referred to as the House of God, and the fourteen Masoomeen who served as its custodians.

History of the defining event in the history of Shia Islam covers the premonition of Husain, the events of the battle and Husain's martyrdom.

Read an extremely detailed account, in twelve chapters, of Imam Husain's martyrdom at this defining battle in early Shia history.