the Battle of Kerbala is the basis for the Ta'ziyehs that are performed annually
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Kerbala — noun a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed s grandson who was killed there in 680 • Syn: ↑Karbala, ↑Kerbela • Members of this Region: ↑Battle of Kerbala •… … Useful english dictionary
Battle of Karbala — Infobox Military Conflict caption= conflict=Battle of Karbala partof= date=October 10, 680 place=Karbala result=Military victory for the forces of Yazid I combatant1=Umayyads combatant2=Supporters of Ali commander1=Yazid ibn Mu awiah Umar ibn Sa… … Wikipedia
Kerbala when the skies wept blood — Karbala when the skies wept blood is a brief documentary explaining the events of the Battle of Karbala. Various Shia scholars speak their views on the Battle of Karbala. Brief description The movie starts talking from the death of the prophet… … Wikipedia
pitched battle — noun a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place • Hypernyms: ↑battle, ↑conflict, ↑fight, ↑engagement • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Agincourt, ↑Austerlitz, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Al-Abbas ibn Ali — Al ‘Abbās ibn ‘Ali ( ar. العباس بن علي) (born 4 Shaban 26 AH at Medina, died 10 Muharrum 61 AH at Karbala) was the son of the fourth sunni Caliph and the first Shi ah Imam, ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib and Fātima bint Hizam al Kilabiyyah, called Ummu l… … Wikipedia
Karbala — noun a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed s grandson who was killed there in 680 • Syn: ↑Kerbala, ↑Kerbela • Members of this Region: ↑Battle of Kerbala •… … Useful english dictionary
Kerbela — noun a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed s grandson who was killed there in 680 • Syn: ↑Kerbala, ↑Karbala • Members of this Region: ↑Battle of Kerbala •… … Useful english dictionary
Muhammad ibn Aqil — is claimed to be the ancestor of the Somali Darod clan, through his descendant Sheikh Abdirahman bin Is mail al Jaberti. He was the son of Aqeel ibn Abi Talib. Ibn Aqil was killed at the Battle of Kerbala. Sources Persondata Name Muhammad Ibn… … Wikipedia
Mortification of the flesh — For the theological doctrine, see Mortification (theology). For the theological doctrine from a Roman Catholic perspective, see Mortification in Roman Catholic teaching. For the Christian metal band, see Mortification (band). Flagellants… … Wikipedia
Ta'ziyeh — noun (Islam) a form of Iranian musical pageant that is the theatrical expression of religious passion; based on the Battle of Kerbala and performed annually (in Farsi) • Topics: ↑Islam, ↑Islamism, ↑Mohammedanism, ↑Muhammadanism, ↑Muslimism … Useful english dictionary
