As we approach the Day of Arbaeen, I feel like this is a good time to review everything that the family and friends of Imam Hussain (AS) have endured on their long and difficult journey. As they return to Karbala and then to Madinah, we can review everything that has happened and discuss all the … Continue reading Map and Timeline of the Journey of Karbala and its Aftermath
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Qiblah and Cardinal Directions
Whenever we pray, wherever we pray, we always face the Holy Kabah. This has always fascinated me. Muslims, all over the world, all face the same place when we pray. I remember being obsessed with the compass that we used to figure out the Qiblah when I was young. It took me some time to … Continue reading Qiblah and Cardinal Directions