Who is Imam Hussein?
Imam Hussain was born in 620 AD to a family renowned for their values of love, equality and peace. He exemplified these morals – taught to him by his grandfather Muhammad [peace be upon him and his family], the last prophet of Islam.
Being born into the household of Muhammad [pbuh&hf], the people flocked towards Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] for his teachings, generosity and wisdom. He served the people as a leader – promoting and upholding many universal principles. Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] valued equality, justice, and honour, and was known for his truthfulness and selflessness.
Not long after the passing of Muhammad [pbuh&hf], the leadership of the vast Arab Empire had fallen into major disrepute and corruption. The morality that Muhammad [pbuh&hf] had spent his life instilling into society was slowly being eradicated as the new tyrannical ruler, Yazid, seized power.
Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] witnessed how the fundamental human rights of his fellow citizens was being usurped, and knew something had to be done. Yazid, from the Umayyad dynasty, son of Muawiya son of Abu Sufyan, knew nothing of morality or humanity, and ruled with an iron fist. He demanded Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] pay him an oath of allegiance, to lend credibility to his tyrannical rule.
It was now that Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] faced his dilemma… Should he give his oath of allegiance to an oppressive tyrant – stand aside and allow injustice to overcome morality? Or should he take a stand and risk great personal loss? The timeless words of his grandfather echoed in his heart and Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] knew what to do: The greatest stand is to speak the word of truth in the face of a tyrant.
WHAT HE LIVED FOR
Whilst Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] was determined not to bow down to a tyrant, he did not want to create social disharmony, conflict or any bloodshed. He decided to relocate with his whole family to the holy city of Mecca. Surely, he thought, Yazid and his henchmen would respect this city and avoid confrontation.
But Yazid’s threats of violence continued, and fears of bloodshed spurred Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] to move on. Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] was invited to Kufa – a town in modern-day Iraq – by his supporters and friends who lived there. They requested his help to spread the values of justice and equality they craved for so long. “They need me,” he said, “I have a duty that must be fulfilled.”
Setting out for Kufa with his family and close companions, Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] aimed to avoid conflict at all costs. His message was simple:
I will never give Yazid my hand like a man who has been humiliated, nor will I flee like a slave… I have not risen to spread evil or to show off – nor for spreading immorality or oppression. Rather, I have left to restore the teachings of my grandfather Muhammad…
And I only desire to spread good values and prevent evil…
WHAT HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR
En route to Kufa, Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] received news that the people had been bullied and threatened into withdrawing their support for him… Imam al’Hussain [a.s.], his family and his companions were alone with no support. Yet Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] was a man of principles – he would never give up his mission and bow to tyranny. Yazid ordered an army of over 30,000 to block Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] from moving any further east. Imam al’Hussain’s [a.s.] caravan was forced to stop in the middle of the scorching desert of Karbala, Iraq. The end was drawing close.
That night, Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] assembled his companions and pleaded with them to leave him and save themselves. They refused to leave their leader, declaring that they would prefer to stay and die with him on the path of truth and justice. They took comfort in defending a noble cause.
The next day, under the blazing sun and searing heat, Yazid’s battle drums were sounded and orders were given to the army to attack and kill Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] at any cost. Imam al’Hussain’s [a.s.] army of approximately 100 men stood in front of an army of 30,000; the odds were impossible. One by one, Imam al’Hussain’s [a.s.] men, family and children sacrificed themselves to defend him, until he stood alone on the desert plains…
Wounded, fatigued and without support, Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] issued a rallying cry that shook the fabric of society; a cry that implored future generations and one which still echoes in the hearts of the oppressed and those seeking justice until today:
“Is there anybody to help us?”
Shortly afterwards, the heartless enemy army encircled Imam al’Hussain [a.s.] and he was ruthlessly killed and beheaded. It was the tenth day of the first month of the Islamic New Year, the 10th of Muharram 680 AD, Ashura day.
Arbaeen (Chehlum) in Karbala: Wolrd’s largest gathering of people
More than 15 million people visited the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq during Arba’een on 14 January 2012.
Related post: Every land is Karbala: The globalization of Muharram – by Fahad Desmukh
What is the meaning of this post? In allowing these Ahmedinejadist/ Hamas touts to define the Imam you have ceded very sacred soil to a force which is distinct from the Wahabist- Salafist nexus without being different from them. Surely an Allama from Sindh, the Seraiki belt or one of the Gilgit-Baltistani persuasion appropriately represents your people? Not to mention the magnificent Lucknow tradition which may justifiably be called the very font of genuine Azadari? The Sunni establishment prostituted themselves to the Yazidite Arabs; will you now pimp for Hizbullah? The Exalted Innocents deserve better than this.. surely you could find an enlightening passage from just about any Azadari association in Karachi and post that?
Asma, rather than disliking this post why don’t you learn something and be more knowledgeable to our historical facts. Muslims have a dislike for history, ghadeer was forgot and if the message of Al-Hussain a.s isn’t kept alive then I’m sure that it will also be forgot.
shias of kufa invited imam hussain & betrayed him…
just like they betray him & his message even today by indulging in stupid antics like zanjeer zani/talwar zani/mutaa/abusing sahaba & not following the deen
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