KARBALA HIGHLIGHTS

In the name of God, the beneficent the merciful:
Think not of those who are slain in God's way as dead. Nay, they live,
finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord. Holy Quran
(3:169)
The events of Karbala reflect the collision of thegood versus the
evil, the virtuous versus the wicked, and the collision of Imam
Hussain (the head of virtue) versus Yazid (the head of impiety). Imam
Hussain (pbuh) was a revolutionary person, a righteous man, the
religious authority, the Imam of Muslim Ummah (nation). As the
representative of his grandfather Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Imam
Hussain's main concern was to safeguard and protect Islam and guide
fellow Muslims. On the other hand, the staying power of the rulers
(Muawiya and his son Yazid) depended solely on the might of the sword.
They used brute force to rule over the Muslim empire even by all
possible illicit means.
The mission of Imam Hussain (pbuh) is distinctly unique, political and
religious revolutionary movement in the history of World. His was a
tremendous undertaking which still reverberates throughout the Muslim
nation. He hasbeen a propelling force and a seminal element in events
throughout Islamic history, particularly in the sphere of Jihad (the
holy struggle in the way of Almighty God). Imam Hussain's example has
remained vividly alive forgenerations and centuries. His uprising,
movement and ideals stillhave a deep impact on the conscience and
awareness of the Muslim empire.
The Holy Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said:"The best of Jihad is
that of a word of right spokento an unjust ruler."
Imam Hussain (pbuh) witnessed the deteriorating political and social
situation and clearly recognized that the general policy of the
authorities did not abide with Islamic principles. He was aware of the
Ummah's numerous and painful afflictions, and was determined to
exercise his religious duty, being the duly sanctioned leader &
central figure capable of restoring Islamic values. Thus he rose. His
revolt is rich in lessons and divinely inspired attitudes. Imam
Hussain (pbuh) embodied the sacrifice of self, money, family, social
status and the challenge to terror and cruelty. He patiently traversed
hundreds of miles, moving both night and day. The epic protest he
engendered came at the most critical political juncture. In fact, the
Prophet's grandson had vowed to sacrifice himself.
Thus, Karbala proved to be a clash involving Islamic truths versus
falsehood, belief versus disbelief, and the oppressed versus the
oppressor, faith against brute force. Karbala was about standing in
the face of oppression, regardless no matter the cost. In Karbala,
Imam Hussain the fifty seven (57) year old second grandson of Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh), sacrificed his totality and all he had, for one goal.
This goal was to let the truth triumph over falsehood eventually,
andhe did that brilliantly. His goal was to foil the plan that Muawiya
had expertly developed for his son, Yazid, which was to establish a
permanent Umayyads (Banu Umayya)ruler ship over the Muslim Ummah (even
by sacrificing the Islamic principles), but doing it in the name of
Islam. Brilliantly, Imam Hussain (pbuh) succeeded in foiling this plan
and he exposed the disreputablenature of Umayyads though this was at
the expense of his life.
Eventually he was martyred along with his sons, most of his household
and all of his companions. The bodies were mutilated and their heads
were carried from Karbala, to Kufa and finally Damascus. His womenfolk
were taken prisoners and marched across the desert. He himself was
expecting all that, but did not budge an inch.
An uprising led by the noblest and best accepted personality in the
entire Ummah, is certainly one which is uniquely distinguished asa
movement abounding with spiritual, moral and religious ideals. Due to
the importance of this personality, we are honored to present this.
Such a sublime revolution has to be studied, dissected and fully
understood. Lessons should be drawn from it. Here we note that the
backward and downtrodden nations must one day follow in the footsteps
of Imam Hussain (pbuh) if they areto challenge the despots.
The famous Urdu poet has prophesized:
Insaan Ku Bedaar Tou Ho Lene Do, Har Qaum Pukaraygi Hamare Hain Hussain
Give mankind a chance togain consciousness, Everytribe will call
out,"Hussain is ours!"
Qatl-e-Hussain Asl Main Marg-e-Yazid Hai, Islam Zinda Hota Hai Har
Karbala Kai Baad
In the murder of Hussain, indeed is the death of Yazid. For each
Karbala is the revival of Islam.
Karbala garden of swords, blood and inspiration for innumerable pens.
Karbala is the word of right...the hymn on the lips of time.
Karbala is a poem...a rhyme of anguish and pain.
Karbala never passes away. Its sun never sets in the horizon of
history. Its anguish can never be effaced from the conscience of
freemen bythe collective conspiracy of tyrants.
At Karbala clouds of blood rained and generations of martyrs and
revolutionaries took root and sprouted. The sound of the fearless
voice of Imam Hussain (pbuh) still echoes in the valley of Karbala,
ringing in the ears of time. It is a hurricane that chafes andshakes
the tyrants. It is a volcano of blood, violently jolting the despots'
thrones. It awakens free consciences and stirs within man the spirit
of revolution and Jihad. His voice is still echoing in the ears of
mankind:
"By God, I will never give you my hand like a man who has been
humiliated, nor will I flee like a slave."
Who actually is Hussain? What is the background of this exceptionally
unique and great personality? This prominent man of history, the
legend of epics, the word of pride and honor was no less the Grandson
of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) the son of his daughter Fatimah Zahra
(pbuh) and her cousin and husband the Commander of the Faithful, Ali
son of Abu Talib son of Abdul Mutalib son of Hashim.
Hence the only fact remains: "There never was a Hussain before him,
there has been noneafter him."
The object of this work is only to present with extreme brevity the
greathistoric event of the matchless sacrifice of the King of Martyrs
Imam Hussain (pbuh), in the seed of Abraham (pbuh) through the Holy
ProphetMuhammad (pbuh), offered to save the Truth and humanity from
getting lost to falsehood forever, for the apostleship had been
concluded with the revelation of the Holy Quran, the Final Word of
God. If anything had to be done or could be done, to save the Truth,
itwas only through the Imamate which was destined to do it, and Imam
Hussain (pbuh) wasthe divinely chosen one for it.

--

- - - - -

And Allah Knows the Best!

- - - - -

Published by :->
M NajimudeeN Bsc- INDIA

¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤