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ElectiveHistory & the Ahl al-BaytBest after Level 1

The Life & Legacy of Imam Husayn (AS)

This course offers indepth study of the life and legacy of Imam Husayn, the beloved grandson of Prophet Mohammad (S).

With Shaykh Muhammad Saeed Bahmanpour

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About this course

Follow Imam Husayn’s life from his birth and childhood through his formative years with the Prophet Muhammad. The opening lessons give close attention to these early relationships before moving to his life during the era of the caliphs.

The study continues with Imam Husayn’s years alongside his father and brother, then examines his life during the reign of Muʿawiya. This chronological approach places his family relationships and the changing political setting alongside one another in a focused introduction to his life and legacy.

What you’ll explore

  • Imam Husayn’s birth and childhood
  • His formative years with the Prophet
  • His life during the era of the caliphs
  • His relationship with his father and brother
  • His life during the reign of Muʿawiya

Curriculum

  1. 01
    Print-Ready Course Notes

    Course Notes: Print Edition (PDF)

  2. 02
    Imam Husayn's Birth and Childhood

    Notes (PDF)Recommended reading

  3. 03
    Imam Husayn's Formative Years with the Prophet

    Notes (PDF)Recommended readingQuiz (lessons 1–2)

  4. 04
    Imam Husayn and the Era of the Caliphs

    Notes (PDF)Recommended reading

  5. 05
    Imam Husayn with His Father and Brother

    Notes (PDF)Recommended reading

  6. 06
    Imam Husayn During the Reign of Mu'awiyah

    Notes (PDF)Recommended readingQuiz (lessons 3–5)

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