10 days of Mourning for Imam Hussain (as)
The first funeral and mourning for Imam Hussein (pbuh) were carried by the family of Prophet Muhammad the 'Ahl al-Bayt' (peace be upon them). They first started this shortly after the Ashura incident, it became a custom for Millions of Muslims worldwide to gather up on the first 10 days of the month Muharram.
O’ people! Listen to my words and don’t hasten to start a war, so that I clarify the reason behind my revolution
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
''I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant; rather, I rose seeking reformation for the nation of Islam''
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
"If you do not have religion and do not fear the Hereafter, then at least be free (noble) in your worldly life."
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
''The aim of my revolution is to reform the society and revive the true teachings of Islam''
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
''The aim of my revolution is to reform the society and revive the true teachings of Islam''
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
"Indeed, the illegitimate son of an illegitimate father has given me two choices: between the sword and humiliation. And far be it from us to accept humiliation."
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
"I see death as nothing but happiness, and living with the oppressors as nothing but distress."
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
"Death is better than riding with disgrace and shame, and disgrace is better than entering the fire."
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
"Husayn is from me and I am from Husayn."
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
"Al-Hasan and al-Husayn are the chiefs of the youth of Paradise and Fatimah is the chief of their women."
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
"He who loves al-Hasan and al-Husayn, loved me, and he who makes them angry has made me angry."
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
"They (Hasan and Husayn) are my two sweet- smelling flowers in this world."
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
"These are my sons and my daughter’s sons. O Allah, I love them, so I beseech Thee to love them and those who love them.”
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
When asked which member of his family was dearest to him, he replied, "Al-Hasan and al-Husayn.”He used to say to Fatimah, "Call my two sons to me,”and then would sniff and cuddle them.
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)
The incident of Ashura was not just a historical event that took place for a few hours, it took it's place in the pages of history, this events and incidents were witnessed in history it will never be forgotten. Days and memories, but the day of Ashura and its event tomorrow is the culture and identity of a nation that has preserved it maintained its identity and preserved its belief through a revolution and renaissance whose foundation was the blood of the master of the youth of the people of paradise. The effects of that incident and that event did not stop at a specific sect of Muslims within the limits of the Muslims themselves, but it has become the passion of the interests of reform and wanted renewal, the desire for change, and the yearning for emancipation and freedom throughout the area of humanity He sent mercy to the workers, and sent to all people.
Lessons from the day of Ashura
Responsibilities of Imam Hussain AS to Islam
The stand against Ummayed Army that went against the teaching of the prophet Muhammad (SLWAT)
Responsibilities of Imam Hussain AS to Unite
Imam Hussain AS received so many invitation to come and stand up against the army of Yazid.
Defending Islam
The Ummayed Army wanted to change the religion of Muslims and destroy our religion but Imam Hussain AS stood against the oppressors.
Protected the Khalifa (Successorship)
Yazid the cursed wanted to become the successor to the khilafa of the Islamic empire but Imam Hussain AS made it clear he would never accept.
Gave everything for his nation
Yazid the cursed was very powerful but his nation was sufferings and Imam Hussain AS stance changed the course of history.
Helped revive economy for his nation
Muawiyah looted every association because he said money is for Allah it is not supposed to be for the Muslims and Imam Hussain AS defended the poor.
Saved Islamic empire from injustice
The Ummayed Army was injust to the Muslims of Islamic empire but Imam Hussain AS made it clear he would never join them he rather die.
Protected the followers of Ahlulbayt (Shia)
The Ummayed Army aim was to weaken the supporters of the Ahlulbayt but Imam Hussain AS left a legacy for the Shia to remind us to be strong.
Protected the remembrance of Ahlulbayt
The Ummayed Army wanted to destroy Ahlulbayt and their presence from history but Imam Hussain AS story will be told over and over and over again.
Protected the values of Islam
The Ummayed Army wanted to destroy values and had no morals Imam Hussain AS stance in Holy Karbala was to show values of peace for humanity.
Defending the human rights
The Ummayed Army killed Imam Hussain AS unjustly but because of his martyrdom and his stand taught us to fight for our human rights with his famous quote ''Death with dignity is better than a life of humiliation.
Protected the values of teachings of prophet
The Ummayed Army wanted to destroy the values of our religion but Imam Hussain AS said ''I have risen to seek reform in the nation of my grandfather. I would like to bid the good and forbid the evil.
Stood against innovators
The Ummayed Army wanted to innovate and promote its falsehood but Imam Hussain AS said “Do not walk away from an oppressive and tyrannical ruler. Rather, speak the truth, even if it leads to your death.”
Fulfilled the prophecy Holy Karbala
The Ummayed Army killed the grandson of the prophet Muhammad (SLWAT) which foretold and had known that his grandson Imam Hussain AS would be sacrificed so Imam Hussain AS fulfilled this prophecy.
Saved the pride and dignity of Islam
The Ummayed Army wanted to humiliate and bully the Islamic empire by spreading injustice but Imam Hussain AS said ''Be steadfast in the face of difficulties, for victory comes to the who endure with patience.''
Stopped the Ummayed Army from destroying Islam
The Ummayed Army would kill anyone standing in their was Imam Hussain AS had to stop this and to do this was to be martyred Imam Hussain AS said ''If the religion of the Holy Prophet would not remain but by murdering me, then O' swords! Take me!''