Imam Husain(A.S.)-The Chief of Martyrs

I am really happy that someone asked this question. Here's the thing, There were no Sunni, Shia, Wahabi branches of Islam as it is today, in those times, people were known by their native place, like there were Kufis from Kufa, Farsi from Persia etc. So who killed Imam Hussain (A.S)? I get this from many of Muslims that Shias are the one who killed Imam Hussain and now they're the one weeping for Him(A.S) and that is so untrue.  So what happened exactly? When people came to know about how brutal and tyrant Muawiya and Yazid was, they wanted someone more generous ruler like Imam Hussain to rule upon them and they wrote to Imam to come and fight for them and they'll support Him, now these people didn't wanted Imam Hussain as he was chosen by Allah and he was son of Ali just for the sake of good ruler. There were basically three types of people in Kufa. The one who really loved Imam and were ready to sacrifice their lives for Imam. The one who wanted Ima

People who killed Imam Hussain were also Muslims. Is that correct? Yes they were from the Muslims but of course were deviated from the right path. Nafi’ b. Hilal al-Jamali (a companion of Imam al-Husayn) was fighting on that day, reciting: “I am al-Jamali. I believe in the religion of `Ali.” A man called Muzahim b. Hurayth came against him, crying, “I follow the religion of ‘Uthman.” Nafi’ replied, “Rather you follow the religion of Satan.” Then he attacked and killed him. Source - al-Tabari, Ta’rikh (English translation), vol. 19, pp. 136–7 In another example, we have ‘Amr b. al-Hajjaj, when he approached the followers of al-Husayn, say to them: “People of Kufa, stay steadfast in your obedience and unity (jama'ah). Do not have any doubts about fighting against those who have strayed from the true religion and have opposed the imam.” Al-Husayn retorted, “‘Amr b. al-Hajjaj, are you urging the people against me? Are we the ones who have strayed from the tru

By Mahmood Abu Maryam on Quora  This article may perhaps throw some light on what Ashura was all about. It is being quoted with  attribution to its source . “The month of Muharram brings with it the memory of a sacrifice the like of which is difficult to find in the history of Islam, indeed of mankind. Imam Husayn (AS) and his family and companions emerged victorious in a battle that they seemingly lost in material terms. The cost of this victory was immense, a period of great suffering which ended for the martyrs on the tenth day, the Ashura, but was to go on for much longer for the family members who were taken captive. Imam Husayn was the grandson of the Prophet (PBUH). He and his brother Hasan (AS) had been declared leaders of the youth of Paradise. So how could people calling themselves muslims turn to kill him? Their problem was the age old one of ignorance and greed. They were either not aware of his high merits and noble lineage or were more attracted to the worldly ben

By Zahir Jafri on Quora  Courtesy :  https://www.quora.com/Who-is-Imam-Hussain-Why-did-he-launch-an-uprising/answer/Zahir-Jafri-2?ch=10&share=66322b5b&srid=hOPZ0 Imam Hussain is the one who launch an ultimate uprising for the sake of Truth and Justice. Imam Hussain was the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad SAW, son of Imam Ali and Fatima Zahra the daughter of Prophet (SAW). On the 10th of Muharram on the day of Ashura when he along with all his family rose to fight against that time tyrant ruler Caliph Yazeed. Thus Hussain became a 7th century revolutionary leader who stood for social justice against Opression, tyranny and terrorism. His legacy inspires millions worldwide. Muharram is the month in which Hussain launch an ultimate uprising against tyranny, injustice, oppression and terrorism. Muharram is the first month of Islamic calender in which the Tragedy of Karbala occurred when the family of Prophet SAW along with grandson Hussain was brutally killed. Thus this

Muharram is the first month of Islamic calender in which the Tragedy of Karbala occurred when the family of Prophet SAW along with grandson Hussain was brutally killed. Thus this month is the commomoration of the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and his family with his companions on the land of Karbala, Iraq. Imam Hussain was the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad SAW, son of Imam Ali. On the 10th of this month fall the day of Ashura when he along with all his family rose to fight against that time tyrant ruler Caliph Yazeed. Thus Hussain became a 7th century revolutionary leader who stood for social justice against Opression, tyranny and terrorism. His legacy inspires millions worldwide. Some other facts about the month of Moharrum, I cannot say which one is lesser known or famous : Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Husayn was martyred by the so called Muslim Caliph Yazid in this month. He was a saintly figure, all men from Husayn’s family were martyred, women captivated - chained sent to

امام حسين عليه السلام : چيزى را بر زبان نياوريد كه از ارزش شما بكاهد لاتَقولُوا بِألسِنَتِكُم ما يَنقُصُ عَن قَدرِ كُم جلاءالعيون، ج 2، ص 205 Imam Husain (as): "Don't say with your tongue something that diminishes your worth" Imam Husain (as): "Apni Zabaa'n se aisa kuch na kaho jisse tumhari Qadr kam ho jaae'n" امام حسين عليه السلام : همانا بخشنده ترين مردم،كسى است كه به آن كه به او چشم اميد نبسته بخشش كند  إنّ أجْوَدَ النّاسِ مَن أعطى مَن لا يَرجو كشف الغمّة ج2 ص242 Imam Husain (AS): "Certainly, the Most Gracious is the One who gives and does not Hope (In return)" "Yaqeenan,  sabse zyada bakshne wala wo hay jho ataa karne ke baad, Umeed nahi rakhta" امام حسين عليه السلام: تجربه هاى طولانى، مايه فزونىِ عقل است طولُ التَّجارِبِ زِيادَةٌ فِي العَقلِ أعلام الدين صفحه 298 Imam Husain (a.s.): "Long experiences increases intellect" Imam Husain (as): "Toolaani Tajoorbe Aql me Izaafaa ka

In Zad al-Ma’ad, ‘Allamah al-Majlisi says that it is preferable not to observe fasting on the ninth and tenth of Muharram because the Umayyads used to observe fasting on these two days in order to express delight for and to gloat over the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a.s.). Having seen a good omen in the killing of Imam al-Husayn (a.s.), the Umayyads and their fans fabricated many lies against the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and falsely ascribed to him that he mentioned many merits to be the reward of those who would observe fasting on these two days. On the other hand, the Holy Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) are reported to have warned against observing fasting on these two days in general and on the tenth of Muhammad, the Day of ‘Ashura’, in particular. The Umayyads - may Allah curse them - used to store up their annual nutriment in their houses on the tenth of Muharram; accordingly, Imam al-Rida(a.s.) is reported to have said, “If one refrains from arranging for any worldly benefit

وایات بتاتی ہیں کہ جن گھوڑوں سے امام حسین (ع) کے جسم کو پامال کیا گیا وہ عرب کے مشہور گھوڑے "آواجیاع" کے طور پر جانے جاتے تھے۔  ان کی خصوصیات دیگر اسٹالینز ( ایک اعلیٰ نسل کے نر گھوڑے)سے بھی اعلیٰ تھیں۔ ایک محقق نے ان گھوڑوں پہ تحقیق کی تو اس کو ایک جرمن گھوڑوں کے ماہر کی کتاب "دنیا کے سب سے مضبوط اسٹالینز" ملی، جس میں لکھا تھاکہ: اسٹالینزکی ایک خاص نسل آواجیاع کے نام سے مشہور ہیں, اور ان کی خاصیت یہ ہے کہ ان کی ایک ٹاپ کا وزن 65 کلو گرام ہوتا ہے اور اس کا مقصد اس کے نیچے آنے والی چیز کوکچلنا اور پیسنا ہوتاہے"جب کہ ایک اور تحقیق کے مطابق اس کھوڑے کی ایک ٹاپ کا وزن 125 کلو گرام ہوتا ہے۔  پھر راوی نے کہا کہ مجھے یاد ہے کہ ابن سعد کی فوج کے ایک گھوڑ سوار نے بتایا کہ میں نے حسین کی پسلیوں کے چٹخنے اور ٹوٹنے کی آواز سنی کہ جس وقت وہ ہمارے گھوڑوں سے پامال کیے جارہے تھے۔  وہ لوگ جو ہم سے پوچھتے ہیں کہ ہم فاطمہ (ع) کے بیٹے کو کیوں روتے ہیں....؟؟؟ آ مسلمان تجھے بتاؤں ہم 1400 سال سے حسین (ع) کو کیوں رو رہے ہیں؟ ہماری آنکھیں خشک کیوں نہیں ہوتیں؟ ہماری آہیں تھم