Literature

The Day of Ashura is an important historical event. The battle of Karbala that took place on this day was a defining moment in Islamic history. It has been described as “indescribably tragic” and as “casting its shadow over all subsequent Muslim history” (Bennett 1998, 149).

This historical event is well documented in many pieces of literature and works of art. In this section you can find select primary and secondary sources of information and general works of art on the Day of Ashura and the battle of Karbala. All sources are available online and are in English.