All about Yaum-e-Ashura
Muslims worldwide commemorate that tragic event of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, occurred on the 10th of Muharram at Karbala.
Yaum-e-Ashura is one of the major commemorative events observed by Muslims around the globe. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the four sacred months of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims worldwide commemorate that tragic event of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, occurred on the 10th of Muharram at Karbala.
Muslims also observe a voluntary fast on this day commemorating the Prophetic traditions.
Shia Muslims express their grief conventionally commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
However, it is more essential to convey the message to the young people that we all should have strength like Imam Hussain to face the calamity and stand firm on the principles of righteousness and Justice.
The message of Karbala
Martyrdom of Imam Hussain is a shining example in oppressive times. There were many glorious examples of people who followed his footsteps. Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Ibne Tayimah, Syed Qutb Shaheed and many, who refuted to obey the corrupt regimes of the followers of Yazids. Following the footsteps of Imam Hussain we should also refuse to obey the corrupt dictatorial regimes and instead chose to die as martyrs.
Lessons of Karbala
The best way to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala is to follow their principles
- Be patients an tolerant in times of suffering
- Adhere to Islamic principles with determinations, perseverance and make your objective to propagate and exalt the message of Allah
- Be ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of peace, justice and truth.
