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The World Federation publishes new book: MUKHTAR by Dr. Mahmood Datoo

Updated 21 November 2012

The World Federation is pleased to announce the publication of its latest book: Mukhtar: 'How He Avenged the Karbala Perpetrators (61 – 67 AH)'.

In the very popular style of Dr Datoo, the book is written in a narrative, story-like fashion, which makes reading easy and enjoyable.  

The content of the book covers the life of H. Mukhtar, and how he searches for the perpetrators of Karbala, and seeks retribution from them. The account of H. Mukhtar’s life is enlightening and interweaves between the politics of the time, the personalities involved, and the honour and gallantry displayed by H. Mukhtar.

The book addresses the following topics:

• Background of H. Mukhtar
• H. Mukhtar’s First Imprisonment and Release
• Rampage in Madinah
• Yazeed’s Death
• Mukhtar’s Permission from Imam Zaynul Abideen
• The Tawwabun (The Penitents) and their Mission
• Mukhtar’s Second Imprisonment and Release
• Mukhtar Teams with Ibrahim Malik Ashtar
• Mukhtar Goes after the Perpetrators of Karbala
• Mukhtar Martyred

This title is available for a price of only £2.50 plus P & P.

To order your copy please contact us at islamiceducation@world-federation.org or purchase online:


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