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Hazrat Imam Hussain

by | Feb 2, 2015

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Biography of Imam Hussain:

Imam Hussain was the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 626 AD in Medina, Saudi Arabia. He was known for his piety, courage, and stand against injustice.

In 680 AD, Imam Hussain and his small group of followers, including his family members, were confronted by a large army of the Umayyad caliphate in Karbala, Iraq. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Imam Hussain refused to pledge allegiance to the caliphate and chose to stand up for his principles and fight for justice.

The Battle of Karbala resulted in the tragic deaths of Imam Hussain and his companions, including his infant son and his family members. This event is commemorated annually by millions of Muslims worldwide, mainly Shia Muslims, as a symbol of resistance against tyranny and oppression.

Imam Hussain’s sacrifice has become a source of inspiration for many people, regardless of their religious or cultural background. His legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered to this day.

O desirous of worldly delights! U must know all these delights are mortal. Imam Hussain, son of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, was a well-known Imam (Leader) of Islam. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Hussein’s mother was Lady Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be on them all.)

Hussein had immense love for goodness, truth, and honesty. He was a man of boundless bravery. So, He proved his bravery and love of Allah at Karbala. Because In Karbala, he made the highest sacrifice. His sacrifice for the sake of Islam at Karbala 

is legendary.

Nature of Imam Hussain:

Imam Hussein was also well-recognized for his sympathy, charity, and love for the poor. He lived in Madina. Madina is a city in Hijaz (now in Saudi Arabia). So, One day riding a horse, he went through one of the ways of Madina. Some beggars had gathered in a circle on one side of the path. They were eating food that they had gathered throughout the day. The beggars saw Hussein passing. They saluted and greeted him. Hussein responded happily. The beggars requested Hussein to join them and eat with them.

Hussein came down from his horse and sat with them. And He very humbly described to the beggars that he was from the family of Muhammad, the Prophet. Therefore, he was prohibited from taking whatever was given in alms (sadaqah). He would most willingly have shared their food if alms had been prohibited.

As an alternative, Imam Hussein requested they go to his house and eat there so they could all sit and eat together. All the beggars approved. They went along with Hussein to his house and ate food with him.

Period of Caliphate of Imam Hussain

Imam Hussain did not serve as a caliph himself; instead, he lived during the Umayyad caliphate. Specifically, he lived during the caliphate of Yazid I, who ruled from 680-683 AD.

Imam Hussain’s decision to oppose Yazid’s rule and refusal to pledge allegiance to him led to the tragic Battle of Karbala, where Yazid’s army killed Imam Hussain and his companions. This event is considered by many to be a turning point in Islamic history and has had significant political and religious implications in the centuries that followed.

Moral:

  1. One should continuously act with sympathy and love for others – particularly the poor.
  2. Not to offend, but always trying to respect the legal wishes of others is a sign of honorable character.

 

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