Shahadat e Hussain Aur Muarka Karbala – Roman Urdu | Dr. Ali Al-Sallabi

About Shahadat e Hussain Aur Muarka Karbala (Roman Urdu)

Shahadat e Hussain Aur Muarka Karbala is the Roman Urdu edition of Istishhad al-Husayn wa Ma’rakat Karbala’ by Dr Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi. The book tells the story of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, may Allah be pleased with him, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, and of the battle of Karbala. It looks at the events that led to Karbala, the day itself and what followed.

The author is a historian, and the book is written in the style of an Islamic historian who studies the sources and the narrations. This Roman Urdu edition lets readers who cannot read the Urdu script follow the story in familiar letters.

What readers will find

• The background to Karbala and the situation of the early Muslim community
• The story of Imam Husayn’s journey and martyrdom
• The battle of Karbala and its aftermath
• The author’s historical analysis of the narrations

About the author

Dr Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi was born in Libya in 1963. He is a historian and religious scholar who earned a doctorate from Omdurman Islamic University and has written many books on Islamic history and the biographies of the companions.

A note for readers

The events of Karbala are remembered with love and sorrow by Muslims, and scholars have long held different views on some of the questions around them. This book is one historian’s account and readers are encouraged to read it with respect for the family of the Prophet ﷺ and to study other trusted works alongside it.

Who should read this book

This book suits readers of Islamic history, students, those who attend lectures during Muharram and families who wish to learn the story of Imam Husayn in simple language.

How to read it well

Read it with a sincere heart and send salutations on the Prophet ﷺ and his family. Make a note of the lessons about patience, steadfastness and standing for truth. Discuss what you read with a teacher or a study circle, and make dua for the martyrs.

Why the story of Karbala is remembered

The martyrdom of Imam Husayn is remembered by Muslims across the world as a day of deep sorrow and also of steadfastness. The story teaches that truth is worth standing for, and that the love of the family of the Prophet ﷺ is a part of faith. For young readers, a clear, careful account is a good way to understand why the day matters.

Learning from the family of the Prophet ﷺ

Love for the family of the Prophet ﷺ is a part of the faith of every Muslim. The story of Imam Husayn is one of the most moving episodes in the history of that family, and many families read about it every year in Muharram. A clear Roman Urdu edition makes the story available to younger members of the family who are more at ease with English letters, and it helps them to approach the subject with knowledge and respect.

It is also useful for teachers and speakers who need a readable reference when they prepare talks.

Edition details

Title: Shahadat e Hussain Aur Muarka Karbala. Author: Dr Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi. Language: Roman Urdu. Sold by Lafz Bookstore with delivery across India.

Frequently asked questions

Is this book in Roman Urdu? Yes, it is the Roman Urdu edition.

What is the Arabic title? Istishhad al-Husayn wa Ma’rakat Karbala’.

Who is the author? Dr Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi, a historian and religious scholar.

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