Who Am I?
I was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and the leader of the truth at Karbala, known as the Chief of the Youth of Paradise. Who am I?
Imam Husayn (a.s.)
In which Islamic month did Imam Husayn leave Madinah, and on roughly which date did his caravan arrive at Karbala?
He left Madinah in Rajab, 60 AH, and arrived at Karbala on 2nd Muharram, 61 AH.
A classmate is being teased for their accent or the way they speak. What do you do?
Kindly stand up for them and stop others from mocking, the way Bibi Zaynab stood up for the truth.
True or False: A true hero is someone who never feels fear or doubt.
False. Hurr ibn Yazid felt real fear and doubt before Ashura, but true heroism was choosing courage and truth despite that fear.
How many companions are traditionally said to have remained with Imam Husayn on the day of Ashura?
72
I was a commander in Yazid's army sent to stop Imam Husayn, but on the morning of Ashura I left my post, repented, and fought and died defending him instead. Who am I?
Hurr ibn Yazid al-Riyahi
Who was the governor of Kufa who ordered water to be cut off from Imam Husayn's camp?
Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad
You see a friend post something unkind or untrue about someone else online. What do you do?
Don't share or like it, and kindly encourage them to take it down; spreading it would be gheebah (backbiting).
Hurr ibn Yazid Riyahi began the day of Ashura fighting against Imam Husayn but changed sides. What does his story teach us about tawbah (repentance)?
It is never too late to correct your path; Allah accepts sincere repentance, even at the last moment.
What is the name of the mass walk that tens of millions perform to Karbala, forty days after Ashura?
The Arbaeen walk
I carried the flag of Imam Husayn's army, was known for my strength and loyalty, and lost both my arms trying to bring water back to the thirsty children of the camp. Who am I?
Hazrat Abbas (a.s.)
For how many days was the camp of Imam Husayn denied access to the water of the River Euphrates before Ashura?
Three days
You accidentally break something that belongs to a sibling or friend, and no one saw it happen. What do you do?
Own up to it honestly and offer to fix or replace it, since honesty matters even when no one is watching.
Qasim ibn Hasan (a.s.) was only a teenager when he insisted on fighting at Karbala. What qualities did he show despite his young age?
Courage, maturity, and unwavering loyalty to Imam Husayn even though he was still young.
Which Imam was too ill to fight at Karbala, survived the tragedy, and carried the mission forward afterward?
Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin, also known as Imam Sajjad (a.s.)
I was the sister of Imam Husayn who survived Karbala and gave powerful, fearless speeches in the courts of Ibn Ziyad and Yazid, exposing their injustice. Who am I?
Bibi Zaynab (a.s.)
Name three companions or family members (other than Imam Husayn himself) who were martyred at Karbala.
Examples: Hazrat Abbas, Ali Akbar, Qasim ibn Hasan, Ali Asghar, Habib ibn Mazahir, Hurr ibn Yazid.
Your friends are pressuring you to skip something you know is right (like being honest or fasting) just to fit in. What would you do?
Stay firm in what is right, like the companions who stayed loyal to Imam Husayn even when it was difficult.
Your friends tell you to stay silent when you see someone being bullied because 'it's not your problem.' What would a true follower of Imam Husayn do?
Speak up and help the person being treated unfairly, because standing for justice even when it is hard is true heroism.
What title is given to Imam Husayn (a.s.) that describes his rank among all the martyrs?
Sayyid al-Shuhada — the Master of the Martyrs
I was Imam Husayn's cousin, sent ahead to Kufa to gather support before the caravan arrived, but I was betrayed and martyred there. Who am I?
Muslim ibn Aqeel
Put these events in the correct order: Ashura, Muslim ibn Aqeel is sent to Kufa, Imam Husayn leaves Makkah for Kufa, Hurr's army intercepts the caravan, water is cut off.
1) Muslim ibn Aqeel sent to Kufa, 2) Imam Husayn leaves Makkah for Kufa, 3) Hurr's army intercepts the caravan, 4) Water is cut off, 5) Ashura.
Your team is losing a competition and someone suggests cheating or spreading a rumor about the other team to win. What would Imam Husayn want you to do, and why?
Refuse and play fairly, because Imam Husayn valued truth and justice far more than winning at any cost.
Imam Husayn had only 72 companions against an army of thousands, yet none of them betrayed him. What made their loyalty so powerful?
Their sincere faith, love for Ahl al-Bayt, and choosing eternal reward over worldly safety and comfort.
Shia Muslims often say Karbala was 'the victory of blood over the sword.' What does this mean?
Although Imam Husayn and his companions were martyred, their message of truth and justice against oppression (zulm) survived and still inspires people today, while Yazid's tyranny was condemned by history.