Lohoof (Sighs of Sorrow)

Lohoof (Sighs of Sorrow)

Author Sayed Ibn e Tawus

Translated by: Sayed Athar Husain Rizvi

Published by Naba Cultural Organisation, Teheran

The book, written by renowned Shia scholar, is a heart-rending but detailed and authentic account of the tragedy of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (a.s.), The book has been divided into three main parts:

1) The events before martyrdom (from the birth of Imam Husayn (a.s.) until the day of Ashura)

2) The detailed account of the day of Ashura and gallantry of Imam Husayn's (a.s.) companions

3) The incidents after the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s.)

Pages: 220