with the caravan of light

with the caravan of light

The journey from Karbalāʾ did not end with the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — peace be upon him); it continued with a caravan carrying the light of truth (ḥaqq), faith, and endurance. With the Caravan of Light recounts the story of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — peace be upon them, the Prophet’s Household) after ʿĀshūrāʾ (the tenth day of Muḥarram), as they transformed suffering into strength and captivity into testimony.

About the Book

Published by the World Organization for Islamic Services, With the Caravan of Light offers a moving narrative of the aftermath of the tragedy of Karbalāʾ, following the women and children of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) as they journey from the battlefield to Kufa and Damascus. Drawing from early Arabic accounts, ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), and historical and devotional sources, the book portrays how Zaynab bint ʿAlī (ʿa) — the sister of Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa) — and Imam ʿAlī Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (ʿa) carried the Imam’s message of reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification) and divine justice (ʿadl) beyond Karbalāʾ’s plains. Through vivid description and moral reflection, the author illustrates how this caravan became a living symbol of resistance, dignity, and spiritual awakening — a continuation of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) light that guided hearts through centuries.

What You Will Discover

• The journey of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) from Karbalāʾ to Kufa and Damascus after ʿĀshūrāʾ.
• The courage and eloquence of Lady Zaynab (ʿa) in defending the truth (ḥaqq) and exposing tyranny.
• The spiritual leadership of Imam ʿAlī Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (ʿa) in turning grief into moral strength.
• The ethical and theological significance of ṣabr (patience) and iṣlāḥ (moral rectification) in the aftermath of tragedy.
• How the remembrance of this caravan continues to inspire endurance, faith, and devotion in every age.

About the Author

The World Organization for Islamic Services is a Shīʿī publishing and research institution based in Tehran devoted to preserving and transmitting the legacy of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa). Through works like With the Caravan of Light, it illuminates the continuing journey of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) message — from the battlefield of Karbalāʾ to the hearts of believers — affirming how steadfast faith and moral courage keep alive the light of divine truth.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for students, researchers, and readers seeking an inspiring and faithful account of the journey of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) after Karbalāʾ and the enduring message of faith, justice, and perseverance it represents.