Editing Liwa'ej al-Ishjan fi Maqtal Al-Husayn (Book) (section)

== About the book ==
Liwa'ej al-Ishjan is a descriptive book (written in a continuous story style) about Imam Husayn’s status and uprising completed in Dhul-Qada 1329 AH. It was first published in the city of Saida in Lebanon in 1331 AH.

On the title page of the book published in Saida, it is written: “Liwa'ej al-Ishjan fi Maqtal al-Imam Abi Abdullah al-Husayn bin Ali bin Abi Talib”; whereas the cover page of this edition says its name as “Liwa'ej al-Ishjan fi Maqtal Al-Husayn”, However, the title of the book, as the author mentioned<ref>Ameli, Liwa'ej al-Ishjan, p. 2</ref> at the beginning of the book is “Liwa'ej al-Ishjan”.

Liwa'ej al-Ishjan was written based on authentic books and traditions, but the author did not mention his sources. In his opinion, this book is unique and any unbiased person will understand its difference from other books.

The publication of this bestseller book was welcomed by many scholars and elites in Syria and Lebanon. It was after the publication of this book that Seyyed Mohsen Amin Ameli issued a fatwa and declared abnormal practices and Ashura superstitions haram.

Liwa'ej al-Ishjan was written based on reliable books and traditions, but the author did not cite his sources. In his opinion, this book is unique and every unprejudiced person would understand its difference from other books.<ref>Ameli, Liwa'ej al-Ishjan, p. 258</ref>