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Karbala chronology

Muharram

Chronological account of Karbala — classical Twelver Shia historiography

Days until 1 Muharram
51
Days until Ashura
2

An eight-chapter chronological account from Rajab 60 AH through the return of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) to Medina, grounded in classical maqtal sources. For younger readers, see the Karbala Chronicles in Kids Stories.

Timeline

  1. 1

    Rajab 60 AH

    The Inciting Incident in Medina

    Muawiyah's death, Yazid's demand for bay'ah, and Imam Husayn (A.S.) refuses in Medina.

  2. 2

    Sha'ban–Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Sanctuary of Mecca

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) arrives in Mecca and receives thousands of letters from Kufa.

  3. 3

    Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Mission of Muslim ibn Aqeel (A.S.)

    Muslim ibn Aqeel (A.S.) is sent to Kufa, betrayed, and martyred.

  4. 4

    Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Journey to Iraq

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) leaves Mecca, meets al-Farazdaq, and is intercepted by Hurr.

  5. 5

    2nd–9th Muharram 61 AH

    The Siege of Karbala

    Arrival at Karbala, water blocked on 7 Muharram, and the eve of Ashura.

  6. 6

    9th Muharram 61 AH

    The Night of Ashura

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) releases his companions; not one leaves.

  7. 7

    10th Muharram 61 AH

    The Day of Ashura

    The battle unfolds in seven phases from morning prayers to the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A.S.).

  8. 8

    11th Muharram onward

    Aftermath and the Caravan of Captives

    Shaam-e-Ghariban, Lady Zaynab's (S.A.) sermons, and return toward Medina.

Related

  • Islamic calendar — Muharram observances
  • Kids — Karbala Chronicles
  • Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (A.S.)
  • Attributions & sources

Karbala chronology

Muharram

Chronological account of Karbala — classical Twelver Shia historiography

Days until 1 Muharram
51
Days until Ashura
2

An eight-chapter chronological account from Rajab 60 AH through the return of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) to Medina, grounded in classical maqtal sources. For younger readers, see the Karbala Chronicles in Kids Stories.

Timeline

  1. 1

    Rajab 60 AH

    The Inciting Incident in Medina

    Muawiyah's death, Yazid's demand for bay'ah, and Imam Husayn (A.S.) refuses in Medina.

  2. 2

    Sha'ban–Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Sanctuary of Mecca

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) arrives in Mecca and receives thousands of letters from Kufa.

  3. 3

    Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Mission of Muslim ibn Aqeel (A.S.)

    Muslim ibn Aqeel (A.S.) is sent to Kufa, betrayed, and martyred.

  4. 4

    Dhu al-Hijjah 60 AH

    The Journey to Iraq

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) leaves Mecca, meets al-Farazdaq, and is intercepted by Hurr.

  5. 5

    2nd–9th Muharram 61 AH

    The Siege of Karbala

    Arrival at Karbala, water blocked on 7 Muharram, and the eve of Ashura.

  6. 6

    9th Muharram 61 AH

    The Night of Ashura

    Imam Husayn (A.S.) releases his companions; not one leaves.

  7. 7

    10th Muharram 61 AH

    The Day of Ashura

    The battle unfolds in seven phases from morning prayers to the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A.S.).

  8. 8

    11th Muharram onward

    Aftermath and the Caravan of Captives

    Shaam-e-Ghariban, Lady Zaynab's (S.A.) sermons, and return toward Medina.

Related

  • Islamic calendar — Muharram observances
  • Kids — Karbala Chronicles
  • Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (A.S.)
  • Attributions & sources