'Umar b. Sa'd

'Umar b. Sa'd Murderer of Imam al-Husayn (a) Full Name 'Umar b. Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas Well-known As Ibn Sa'd Place of Birth Medina Place of Residence Medina, Kufa Death Rabi' I 9, 66/October 14, 685 Cause of Death He was killed by al-Mukhtar Era Umayyad dynasty Notable roles Commander of Ibn Ziyad army in Karbala Activities

Betraying Muslim b. 'Aqil, giving testimony against Hujr b. 'Adi

ʿŪmar b. Saʿd b. Abī Waqqāṣ (Arabic:عُمَر بن سَعد بن أبي وَقّاص) known as Ibn Saʿd (d. 66/685)

A timeline of the constructions of Imam Hussein Holy shrine

The repairing works and modifications that the holy shrine had witnessed since the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (pbuh)until the present day are included in a form of a timetable with a reference to the date of each one. This timetable is quoted from the book entitled (Al-Hussein and Al-Abass shrines history) (pbuh) .

1-The martyrdom of Imam Hussein (pbuh)in Karbala

1Oct. 680/ 10 Moharam  61 A.H

2-Al-Mukhtar Ibn Ubaida

Uprising of al-Mukhtar

Uprising of al-Mukhtār (Arabic: ثورة المُختار) was a movement under the leadership of al-Mukhtar b. Abi 'Ubayd al-Thaqafi meant to seek vengeance for Martyrs of Karbala. The uprising began in 66/685 in the city of Kufa. It led to the execution of people who were involved in the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a) and his companions: for example, 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 'Umar b. Sa'd, Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan, and Sinan b. Anas. The Uprising of al-Mukhtar was called

The revivalism against injustice

Imam and His Followers

Imam gathered his companions and addressed a short speech saying that there was nothing ahead but martyrdom. He added that since the enemy was concerned only with his person, he would free them from all obligations so that any one who wished could travel in the darkness of the night and save his life. Then, he ordered the lights to be turned off, and most of his companions who had joint him for their own advantages.

Day of Ashura' (events)

The events of the Day of Ashura are the events happened for Imam al-Husayn (a) and his family, in the battle with the army of Yazid b. Mu'awiya led by 'Umar b. Sa'd on Muharram 10, 61/October 13, 680 in the land of Karbala which led to the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a), his companions and his relatives. The rest of his caravan were also taken as captives.

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

Al-Abbas B. Imam Ali was one of the greatest Islamic and historical characters. He reflected the real brotherhood trait during  Al-Taff battle when he sacrificed himself to protect his family, in addition to granting his palms for the sake of defending the Islamic values and idealism of Ahlul-Bayt, which Yazid was seeking to alter.  

First construction – 65 A.H.

Al-Mokhtar Al-Thaqafi constructed the first building of the holy shrine, which was made

Timeline of the Battle of Ashura'

Year 60/680

What do you know about Karbala?

1- Karbala is a very ancient city, it was known since the Babylonian age, it was used as a Christian graveyard prior to the Islamic conquest, some say the date of the city comes from the cities of (Tassoh al-Nahrain) which lies on the river of Balakubass (Old Euphrates), and on its land there was an ancient temple.

2- Karbala is an Iraqi Islamic Arabic city, it was famous at the pre-Islam age and possesses a various and great history

Martyrs of Karbala

Martyrs of Karbala (Arabic: شهداء كربلاء) are those who were martyred on Muharram 10th ('Ashura'), 61/680, in Karbala by 'Umar b. Sa'd's army. Martyrs of Karbala include Imam al-Husayn (a), some members of Banu Hashim (Hashemites) and some of his companions. The exact number of martyrs of Karbala is unknown; however according to what is reported by majority of historians they were 72. Some martyrs are mentioned in all of the books, in which the event of

AL-Zaynabee Hill

Al-Zaynabee Hill is the place where lady Zaynab stood and cried out to her brother Imam Hussain to secure her from Ibn Ziyad’s army who had flamed the tents their family were in, however,  she did not hear any reply because the army had slaughtered her brother.

The hill sets  ~10 meters west of the holy shrine of Imam Hussain and is noticed by pilgrims through its dome and the banner that carries “Asalamo Alaikey ya Zaynab Al-Kubra”.

Hill construction