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26 March 2026 / 7. Shawal 1447

The Companions of Imam Hussain (as)

This Muharram, find out more about some of the companions of Imam Hussain (as) through our series of biographies. Click on the name below to see a full biography:

  1. Hafhaf ibn Muhammad
  2. Wahb & Haniyyah
  3. Zuhayr ibn Qayn
  4. Habib ibn Mazahir
  5. Hur ibn Yazid
  6. Aun & Muhammad
  7. Qasim
  8. Hazrat Abbas
  9. Hazrat Ali Akbar

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Summary of question

How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?

Question

We live in a community of hundreds of thousands of Muslims and have many ulema--many of whom we do not believe are qualified. How can a person obtain assurance (or certification) that the ulema that are giving advice and lectures are supported and qualified according to the rules of the Shia faith?


Updated 17 July 2013

This is the 10th issue of the MCE mailshot. When we sent the first issue, we explained that the purpose of the newsletter was to:

1. Update you on the progress made by MCE and its activities
2. Share good practices that are happening in other madrasah around the world
3. Share news of important developments in the field of madrasah education
4. Listen to you and take your feedback, suggestions and new ideas.


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