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The Revolution of Imam Hussein

Glossary

Allah: God
Ahl-ul-Bait: Progeny of Prophet Muhammad
(p)

Amir al-Mou’minin: The prince of the believers
Ashura: 10th day of muharram, the day of
mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as)
Ashab: Companions
Bay‘a: Oath of allegiance
Du‘a: Supplication
Fai’: Spoils of war

Hijra: Migration of Prophet
Muhammad (p) to the city of Madina 622
Al-Hudud: Restrictions
Al-Imam: Caliph (The leader of the Muslim
community religiously and politically)
Al-Injeel: Gospel
Karbala: The location of the battle of
Karbala
Muharram: The first month of the Islamic

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