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The Prophet and Husain The story of Karbala begins with the birth of Husain. The Holy Prophet had shown great affection and love for his grandson, but there was something more profound in this love. Several times when young Husain entered the mosque the Prophet would put him in his lap and tell his companions that this is Husain, look at him and remember him. The Prophet’s insistence to remember Husain shows that those who will forget this event will cause trouble in Islam.

There are some similarities between Jesus Christ and Husain Both of them rejected tyranny and the wrongful Both gave themselves in the way of freedom, salvation, dignity and righteous aspect of life. Their path is one and their salvation is by following their path of peace and justice. Al-Husain will remain as a revolution against all tyrants and oppressors. Al-Husain will continue as a symbol for dignity and freedom for all mankind and not only the Shi’as Muslims.

Husain in Route to Karbala

Depiction of the confrontation: Karbala Illustration of the battle map where Husain and his camp had been encircled by an army of 30,000.

Yazid’s army sets fire in the camp: terrifying women and children. Artist Rendering

Arbaeen

Christians Participate

Husain: In Glorifying Almighty God There is no Lord but Thee, glory be to Thee! I am of those who profess Thy Oneness. There is no Lord but Thee, glory be to Thee! I am one of the fearing. There is no Lord but Thee, glory be to Thee! I am one of those who are afraid There is no Lord but Thee, glory be to Thee! I am one of the hopeful. There is no Lord but Thee, glory be to Thee! I am one of those who yearn. لا اِلهَ اِلاّ اَنْتَ سُبْحانَكَ اِنّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الْمُسْتَغْفِرينَ، لا اِلهَ اِلاّ اَنْتَ سُبْحانَكَ اِنّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الْمُوَحِّدينَ، لا اِلهَ اِلاّ اَنْتَ سُبْحانَكَ اِنّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الْخائِفينَ، لا اِلهَ اِلاّ اَنْتَ سُبْحانَكَ اِنّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الْوَجِلينَ، لا اِلهَ اِلاّ اَنْتَ سُبْحانَكَ اِنّى كُنْتُ مِنَ الَّراجينَ، …

About Husain: Thomas Carlyle explains: (Scottish historian and essayist) The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Husain and his companions were rigid believers in God. They illustrated that the numerical superiority does not count when it comes to the truth and the falsehood. The victory of Husain, despite his minority, marvels me!” Husain explains the mission of his sacrifice in his own words: “I have taken this stand not out of arrogance or pride, neither out of mischief or injustice. I have risen to seek reform in the community of my grandfather. I would like to bid good, forbid evil, and follow the tradition of my grandfather the Prophet and my father ‘Ali bin Abi Talib.”

About Husain: Charles Dickens writes: (English novelist) “If Husain had fought to quench his worldly desires, as alleged by certain Christian critics: then I do not understand why his sister, wife, and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore, that he sacrificed purely for Islam.”

Al-Husain: Select Sayings O' God! Surely you know that whatever we did was not a competition to gain worldly positions nor for the petty physical attractions of the world. But to show the Ways of religious And to remove corruption from Thy lands, So that the oppressed feel secured and act according to Thy teachings and rules. (Tuhaf-al- Uqoul, P. 239) I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant, but I rose up to seek reform for the nation of my grandfather Muhammad. I intend to enjoin good and forbid evil, To act according to the traditions of my grandfather, and my father Ali Ibn Abi-Talib. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 329)

The Shrine of Imam Al-Husain.

Said the Indian leader Gandhi (Having read carefully the life of Imam Hussein, The great martyr of Islam, and looked over the pages of Karbala It was clear to me that if India wanted to victory, It must follow a tracking biography of Husain). He also said, (I learned from Husain how to be oppressed and win). 

What Karbala symbolizes Karbala symbolizes the true face of struggle against injustice – non-violent resistance. Not taking life but sacrificing your life for Islam. In summary, it is not out of place to say in words of some known Indian poets: Let humanity awaken and every tribe will claim Hussain as their own. In the martyrdom of Imam Husain lies the death of Yazid, for Islam resurrects after every Karbala

Al-Husain: Select Sayings Never raise your need except to three kinds of people: to a religious, to a brave man or to a nobleman. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 118) Seventy rewards are for Salaam (Islamic greeting); sixty nine for the starter and one for the one who replies. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 120) If you hear a person discredits the dignity and honor of people, then avoid getting introduced to him. (Balagatul Husain ( as ) , P. 284)

Al-Husain: Select Sayings Whoever becomes generous becomes a noble man; and whoever becomes stingy becomes a mean-spirited man. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121) The most generous person is the one who offers help to those who do not expect him to help. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121) Whoever sorts out a problem of a believer, God sorts out for him the difficulties of this world and the Hereafter. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 122)

مصباح الهدى وسفينة النجاة

مصباح الهدى وسفينة النجاة

Al-Husain: Select Sayings Your best relation is the one who comes to you and helps you when you have severed relations with him. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121) Whoever sorts out the difficulty of a believer God will sort out his difficulties in this world and in the hereafter. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 122) Tolerance is man's ornament, keeping promises is a sign of nobility, and bonding with others is a grace. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 122)

Al-Husain: Select Sayings Should poverty, illness, or death not exist, man would not bow to anything. (Nozhatul Nadhar wa Tanbeehel Al - Khatir , P. 80) You deserve Paradise, so don't sell yourself for anything less. Whoever is content with the worldly pleasures, has sufficed himself to something base and low. (Balagatul Husain (as) , P. 308) Being thankful for a grace of God makes God reward you with another grace. (Nozhatul Nadhar wa Tanbeehel Khatir , P. 80)

Al-Husain: Select Sayings Arrogance is a sign of selfishness Rashness is a sign of foolishness and Foolishness is a sign of weakness and Exaggeration causes destruction. (Bihar al- Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 122) Never trust anybody but those who fear God. (Balagatul Husain ( as ) , P. 292) Imam (as) was asked: What causes noble & eminent personality? He replied : "controlling your tongue and doing good deeds. (Balagatul Husain ( as ) , P. 332)

مسيرة الاربعين

مسيرة الاربعين

مسيرة الاربعين

مسيرة الاربعين

مسيرة الاربعين

مسيرة الاربعين

On Arafa: Al-Husain Invoking Allah’s Attributes ….O who pardons the greatest sins by His Grace! O who lavishes blessings by His bounty! O who gives abundance by His generosity! O Sustenance to me in my adversity! O Companion to me in my solitude! O Aid to me in my affliction! O Benefactor to me in my blessing! يا مَنْ عَفا عَنْ عَظيمِ الذُّنُوبِ بِحِلْمِهِ، يا مَنْ اَسْبَغَ النَّعْمآءَ بِفَضْلِهِ، يا مَنْ اَعْطَى الْجَزيلَ بِكَرَمِهِ، يا عُدَّتى فى شِدَّتى، يا صاحِبى فى وَحْدَتى، يا غِياثى فى كُرْبَتى، يا وَلِيّى فى نِعْمَتى، ……

Shrine of Al-Husain: Karbala

Ziyarah (Visitation) of Al-Husain اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا خِيَرَةَ اللَّهِ وَابْنَ خِيَرَتِه السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَابْنَ سَيِّدِ الْوَصِيِّينَ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ابْنَ فَاطِمَةَ سَيِّدَةِ نِسَاءِ الْعَالَمِينَ‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا ثَارَ اللَّهِ وَابْنَ ثَارِهِ وَالْوِتْرَ الْمَوْتُورَ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ وَعَلَى الْأَرْوَاحِ الَّتِي حَلَّتْ بِفِنَائِكَ عَلَيْكُمْ مِنِّي جَمِيعاً سَلاَمُ اللَّهِ أَبَداً مَا بَقِيتُ وَبَقِيَ اللَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ …..

Let us Read Surah al-Asr together In the name of God: Lord of Mercy and Lord of Grace By the Eons of Time, وَالْعَصْرِ Verily Man is in loss, except: إِنَّ الْإِنْسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ those who believe and do good, and enjoin one another to truth and enjoin one another to patience. إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ

Be in Allah’s Care A.S. Hashim, MD