Eid al-Ghadir falls on the 18th of Dhul Hijjah. It is a day that has remained present in discussion and reflection across generations. Incidentally this was the day IHTV3 began its campaign to providing continuous blog posts.  Go and check out the remaining posts. It hasn’t faded with time. In Al-Ghadir, the event is documented […]

Every year, as the month of Muharram approaches, something changes in the hearts of those who love Imam Husayn (AS). The black banners begin to appear. Familiar recitations fill homes and community centres. Conversations shift towards Karbala. For many mourners, especially those living in the West, Ashura is not simply a historical anniversary. It is a deeply personal journey.

The 1st of Muharram marks the beginning of a different kind of period. There’s a noticeable shift. It doesn’t need explaining or announcing. It’s something people pick up on naturally. The tone changes. Conversations feel different. There’s a sense of weight that wasn’t there before. It’s not loud, but it’s present. That shift carries through […]

The birth of Imam Ali al-Hadi(as) is marked on the 15th of Dhul Hijjah. His life is often described through one consistent theme. Steadiness. He lived in circumstances that were far from easy, yet there is a clear sense of composure in how he is remembered. In Bihar al-Anwar, narrations highlight his patience and how […]

Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. While the ritual of sacrifice is widely recognised, the deeper meaning is reflected in the Qur’an: “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him.” (Surah Al-Hajj 22:37) It reminds us that intention is what matters most. […]

The 8th of Dhul Hijjah marks the day Imam Hussain left Makkah. It’s one of those moments that doesn’t need much exaggeration to feel significant. It was a clear decision. In Kitab al-Irshad, his departure is described as deliberate. There was awareness of what this step meant and where it could lead. It wasn’t a […]