KARBALA
History, people, places, memory.
Understand the people, places, decisions, events and enduring legacy of Karbala.
Ahlulbayt, Shia theology, Karbala, Azadari, Urdu adab
Knowledge. Remembrance. Devotion.
Carefully researched stories from the history of Karbala, accessible explanations of Shia theology, reflections on the teachings of the Ahlulbayt, and the poetry and devotional traditions of noha, salam, marsiya and manqabat.
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Maulayi, in a short film
With sound. Under forty seconds.
Original score made for this film. Drawn art; no figure is depicted.
Four series
ILM
Theology, Quran, hadith, philosophy.
Shia theology and foundational texts, understandable without diluting their complexity.
AZA
Noha, salam, marsiya, manqabat, dua.
Devotional expression with artistic excellence, attribution, permission and reverence.
ADAB
Urdu poetry, literary heritage, manuscripts, oral histories.
The literary, linguistic and cultural heritage around the Ahlulbayt and Azadari.
How this work is checked
Historical and theological content is prepared with source review. Where reports or interpretations differ, the distinction is identified.
Sources
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Review
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Corrections
Errors of fact, text, translation, attribution or rights can be reported. Errors that materially affect understanding are corrected and noted on the item.
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Research with the sources
A library of the texts behind our films, searchable in Arabic, Urdu and English. AI helps find the passage. People decide what it means.
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Answers that cite, or say so
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About Maulayi
Maulayi is a Shia media platform dedicated to the knowledge, remembrance and devotion of the Ahlulbayt.
Maulayi preserves, explains and brings to life the knowledge, remembrance and cultural heritage of the Ahlulbayt through carefully researched, respectful and accessible media.
Maulayi is published by Maulayi - Lovers of Ahlulbayt (as), a registered society in India.
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