The Story of Imam Hussain's Uprising

Episode 1: The Seeds of Revolution
Explore Imam Hussain’s (as) early life in Medina, from his birth in 4 AH to the Prophet’s (s.a.w.a) love, marked by events like Mubahala and the Event of the Cloak. Witness his defiance against injustice during the caliphates of Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman, and his loyalty to Amir al-Mu’minin (as) and Imam Hasan (as), setting the stage for his qiyam.

Episode 2: The Spark of Defiance
Follow Imam Hussain’s (as) refusal to pledge bay’ah to Yazid after Muawiya’s death in 60 AH. From the tense confrontation with Medina’s governor Walid to his heartfelt departure for Mecca, this episode captures the brewing storm of his revolutionary resolve against Umayyad tyranny.

Episode 3: Mecca’s Call to Action
Trace Imam Hussain’s (as) four-month stay in Mecca, where he rallies support during Hajj season, drawing crowds away from Ibn Zubayr. Despite Umayyad schemes and warnings from allies like Ibn Abbas, his mission to reform the Ummah takes shape, leading to his departure for Kufa.

Episode 4: Kufa’s Promise and Betrayal
Dive into Kufa’s fervent letters inviting Imam Hussain (as), led by Shia figures like Sulaiman ibn Surad. The episode follows Muslim ibn Aqil’s mission to test Kufa’s loyalty, revealing the city’s initial support and the looming threat of Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad’s arrival.

Episode 5: The Fall of Muslim ibn Aqil
Witness the tragic betrayal of Muslim ibn Aqil in Kufa as Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad’s tyranny scatters his supporters. From a failed plot to seize the dar al-imara to Muslim’s martyrdom on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, this episode highlights Kufa’s shifting loyalties.

Episode 6: The Road to Karbala
Follow Imam Hussain’s (as) journey from Mecca to Tha’labiyyah, where he learns of Muslim and Hani’s martyrdoms. Despite warnings to turn back, his caravan presses on, joined by loyalists like Zuhayr ibn Qayn, as Umayyad agents close in.

Episode 7: The Path to Martyrdom
Track Imam Hussain’s (as) caravan from Tha’labiyyah to Karbala, facing Hurr’s army and a water blockade. Key encounters, like rejecting Ubaydullah ibn Hurr’s horse, underscore his unyielding commitment to his qiyam, culminating in his arrival at Karbala on 2 Muharram.

Episode 8: Karbala’s Stand
Experience the tense days from 2 Muharram to Ashura’s eve, as Imam Hussain (as) confronts Umar ibn Sa’d’s growing army. His efforts to avoid war, the water blockade’s cruelty, and his final night of prayer set the stage for the ultimate sacrifice.

Episode 9: Ashura and Its Aftermath
Relive the heart-wrenching events of Ashura, briefly touching on the martyrdoms, followed by the Ahl al-Bayt’s captivity to Kufa. Sayyida Zainab (as) and Imam Sajjad’s (as) defiant speeches in Kufa expose Umayyad cruelty, ensuring the qiyam’s truth endures.

Episode 10: The Triumph of Blood
Follow the Ahl al-Bayt’s harrowing journey from Kufa to Sham, marked by miracles like the monk’s conversion and Imam Hussain’s (as) head reciting Quran. Their return to Karbala for Arba’een and arrival in Medina cement the eternal victory of Imam Hussain’s (as) qiyam.