Tag: Karbala
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More Than Seven Millions Converge on Karbala
Imam Hussain, grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from his beloved daughter Fatima, wife of Imam Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and his successor, was murdered in the barren plain of Karbala in Iraq, about fourteen hundred years ago, but his death, even today, is commemorated as…
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From Mecca to Karbala
A Journey without equalImam Hussain’s one way journey from Medina to Karbala fourteen hundred years ago wasn’t an ordinary journey. It was a journey of sublimity, enlightenment and deliverance for humanity. Imam Hussain (AS) treaded a path laden with challenges and difficulties but accepted the…
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Living Miracle of Islam
This is the largest congregation of pilgrims anywhere in the history of mankind. This is the 40th day of Imam Hussain and his companions’ martyrdom in Karbala. Along with the Quran this is no less a living miracle of Islam. It is now at the…
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The Message of Ashura
It is relevant, direct and inviting. The message of Ashura cuts across all geographi-cal, cultural, ethnic and religious constraints to touch human sensitivities. Its call is deep seated and ingrained in the Truth and human yearning for a meaning in life. God in the Quran…
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Karbala as Counter Terrorism Strategy
Islam is a philosophy of life. It gives reasons and a set purpose for living.Furthermore, it defines the best ways to secure progress and happiness.This is done by elevating the spiritual side and satisfying the material needs of people.Islam considers man as a viceroy of…
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Transcendental Sacrifice of Imam Hussain
All events of human history have special bearings on the referenced place, time and people. Some episodes, however, transcend all such limits. Ideals pursued and sacrifices rendered in their pursuits put such events at high pedestal as emblem for generations to come. One such event…
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Daring Saviour of Islam
The martyrdom of Imam Hussain [AS] will continue to be interpreted and commented upon but one point to which every commentator; every interpreter and every philosopher accede to Imam’s sincerity of purpose, dedication to cause, devotion to the sublime ideals and his submission to the…
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Teaching a Lesson in Humanity
Generally speaking all the events of human history initially have special bearings on a particular place, groups of people and area, however, the obvious dimensions of the event, and the ideals pursued help such episodes transcend the limits of geography, ethnicity and religion.One such event…