The Islamic Texts Institute under the direction of Shaykh Rizwan Arastu has recently published an original translation and commentary on Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ, a devotional salutation to the Prophet’s (ṣ) grandson Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa), recited on the day of his tragic martyrdom.  The translation is lucid, and the commentary profound, with subjects ranging from Imam Husayn’s birth to the logic of laʿn. Below, please find a short excerpt from this work, titled, “A Salute to the Master of Martyrs: A Commentary on Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ.”  Click the below cover image to download a PDF of the excerpt.

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