2 Muḥarram 61 AH
Arrival in Karbalāʾ
Imam Husayn, his family, and his companions reached Karbalāʾ and camped there.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — The Origins and Early Development of Shia Islam, chapter 7Remembrance
ʿĀshūrāʾ & Muḥarram
A sourced companion for remembering Karbalāʾ — key events, verified ziyārat shortcuts, and devotional references without invented majlis text or legal rulings.
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Karbalāʾ timeline
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3 Muḥarram 61 AH
ʿUmar ibn Saʿd arrives
ʿUmar ibn Saʿd reached Karbalāʾ with forces and assumed command of the opposing army.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — The Origins and Early Development of Shia Islam, chapter 77 Muḥarram 61 AH
Access to water is restricted
The camp of Imam Husayn was blocked from access to the Euphrates in the days before ʿĀshūrāʾ.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — The Origins and Early Development of Shia Islam, chapter 79 Muḥarram 61 AH · Tāsūʿāʾ
The attack is delayed until the next day
As forces moved against the camp, Imam Husayn requested the night for prayer, Qurʾan recitation, and worship before the confrontation.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — Ashura, the Tenth of Muharram10 Muḥarram 61 AH · ʿĀshūrāʾ
The Battle of Karbalāʾ
The battle took place at Karbalāʾ. Imam Husayn and members of his family and companions were killed.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — Ashura, the Tenth of Muharram12 Muḥarram 61 AH
The captives leave Karbalāʾ for Kufa
The surviving members of Imam Husayn’s family left Karbalāʾ as captives in the procession toward Kufa.
Open source · Al-Islam.org — The Origins and Early Development of Shia Islam, chapter 7Remembrance
Majlis and remembrance
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Qurʾan, prayer, and reflection
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