Life OF HAZRAT HUSSAIN (R.A)

“The world is aidless to present an example finer and brighter than the personality of Imam Husain (A.S.). He was the personification of love, bravery, and personification of sacrifice and devotion. Every Muslim, in particular, must learn a lesson from his life and should seek guidance from him.”

• Who is Hazrat Husain?

“Those who were persecuted while sitting

Those who were called in a deceitful manner

Whose children were made thirsty

Whose neck was stabbed”

• Hazrat Husain (R.A) Birth:

The infallible Hazrat Imam Husain (R.A) was born on 3rd Shabaan 4th Hijrah in Madina Munawarra. He is the son of the fourth caliph Hazrat Ali (R.A) and Hazrat Fatima (R.A)

The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) loved His grandsons. Imam Husain AS was the grandson of the final messenger of Allah and was the son of Imam Ali AS, the most revered companion

The Prophet Muhammad SAW. Yet Aba Abdullah was humbleness personified; he would never think of himself as superior to others.

Imam Husain (R.A) spent the first six years of his life with his grandfather Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and thirty years with his noble father Hazrat Ali (R.A) after the death of Hazrat Ali (R.A) loyalty to his brother and accepted him as his imam and leader.

• His Children:

Imam Husain (R.A) had six children there is disagreement about the number of Imam Husain (AS) children. Some believe he had six children, While others believe it to be nine, Some of the most notable ones who were present in the event of Karbala include Ali ibn al-Husain (Imam Sajjad (AS)) who becomes the leader after his father’s martyrdom, Ali al-Akbar, the six-month-old Ali al-Asghar, and his daughters Sukayna, Fatima and Ruqayya [].

• Characteristics:

He also paid the debts of those who were struggling with financial problems. Imam Husain (A.S) went to visit Usamat Ibn Ziyad who was sick and told Imam Husain (A.S), “Woe! I am sad!” Imam Husain (A.S) told him, “Why are you sad my brother?” Usamah said, “O’ son of Messenger of Allah (SWT)! I am in debt to the tune of sixty thousand dirhams. I am fearful of dying with this debt.” Imam Husain (A.S) said: “Do not be sad! I will pay your debt before your demise.” And he did so.

Imam Husain (AS) is wisely known for his patience in the real sense of the word. First of all, he would not get angry quickly Furthermore, considering the event of Karbala and there have

• HIS LOVE FOR ALLAH:

Imam Husain’s (AS) revolution and the Battle of Karbala convey a universal message. His movement inspires us to stand against oppression and injustice, no matter the challenges. Imam Husain (AS) is a symbol of justice and humanity.

On Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, people globally gather to honor his legacy. The Arbaeen Walk, a three-day journey from Najaf to Karbala, commemorates his message of peace and truth.

Imam Husain’s mission in Karbala was to rid society of evil and promote righteousness. This goal is achieved when people are free from tyranny and devoted to God alone.

• The Battle of Karbala and Imam Hussain:

The evil plot set by yazeed resulted in the migration of Imam Hussain (R.A) not only created an uproar in Madina but also made the people of Makkah think about their allegiance to Yazeed. This hue and cry was raised to another level when Imam Hussain (R.A) while addressing the pilgrims of Makkah elevated his voice against the abhorrent and dirty government of Yazeed. This act of Imam Hussain (R.A) completely changed the minds of people and they realized that allegiance to Yazeed is wrong and amiss. Then imam said: “I thank Allah to the best of my ability and praise Him during the time of weal and woe. A Lord! I thank You because You have honored us by means of Prophethood taught us the Qur’an, made us comprehend the religion and its commandments, granted us eyes, ears and hearts; kept us free from the pollution of polytheism and then enabled us to thank You for Your blessings. It is a fact that I am not aware of any companions more faithful and honest than my companions and any relatives more righteous and kind than my relatives. May Allah grant all of you a good reward. I think that the day of our fighting with this army has arrived. I permit all of you to go away. You are free to depart without any restriction and should take advantage of the darkness of night”.

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Imam Hussain (AS) struggled to maintain his courage. Someone threw a stone at his forehead, causing it to bleed profusely. As he wiped the blood with his clothes, another strike hit him. On 10 October, the Husaynids set a ditch on fire at dawn and took their positions, fighting off enemy assaults. Despite their steadfastness, Husayn’s forces weakened. The cavalry on Husayn’s side dismounted after losing their horses, continuing the fight on foot and forcing the Umayyad bands to retreat several times. After one retreat, the enemy set Husayn’s camp on fire, hoping to expose their flanks to attack and allow an encirclement.

By noon, Husayn’s companions had been surrounded and killed. Many non-combatants, including young lads barely at the cusp of manhood, rushed to their aid but were mercilessly slain. His nephew, Kasim, a boy of ten, died in his arms. Two of his sons and six of his brothers also perished. A soldier shot a poisoned arrow into Imam Hussain’s (AS) chest, and another strike caused him to lose his remaining strength and collapse. Shimr ordered his soldiers to deliver the final blow, but none dared. Shimr then beheaded Imam Hussain (AS) himself. Even though he knew this battle would end his life, Imam Hussain (R.A) remained unafraid of martyrdom. For him, calamity and martyrdom were blessings. He sacrificed his life for the path of Islam, and Almighty Allah will reward him endlessly and eternally for it.

“Assumptions are servitude to the whimsical senses

There is no response in prostration to feelings of prostration”

• IMAM HUSSAIN UNIVERSAL STATUS THROUGH THE CENTURIES:

Imam Husain’s (AS) revolution and the Battle of Karbala hold a universal message. His movement teaches us to oppose oppression and injustice, regardless of the difficulties. Imam Husain (AS) remains a hero and role model for justice and humanity.

Every year on Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, people worldwide gather to honor his legacy. The Arbaeen Walk, a three-day journey from Najaf to Karbala, further commemorates his message of peace and truth.

Imam Husain’s goal in Karbala was to cleanse society of evil and promote righteousness, achievable only when people are free from tyranny and serve God alone.