PESHAWAR: In the scorching plains of Karbala in Iraq in 680 CE, a pivotal tragic event in Islamic history unfolded that continued to resonate in the hearts of Muslims around the world. Karbala tragedy was not merely a battle of swords, but a profound confrontation between justice and tyranny, truth and falsehood, principle and power. At the heart of this struggle stood Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), accompanied by around 70 loyal companions embraced martdyom but did not accept the cruelty and oppression of the tyrant ruler Yazid. APP
\nDespite the overwhelming might of the opposing forces, Imam Hussain (RA) chose martyrdom over submission to injustice, falsehood and cruelty.
\n\u201cThe supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted family and followers teaches us that we must always stand against oppression and falsehood, no matter how dire the circumstances,\u201d said Professor Dr. Ghafoor Ahmed, former Director of the Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center, University of Peshawar while talking to APP.
\nHe noted that Imam Hussain (RA) refused to pledge allegiance to the tyrant Yazid, whose ascension marked the transition of the caliphate into a hereditary monarchy through oppression and brutalities.
\n\u201cImam Hussain (RA) martyrdom was not just a personal sacrifice\u2014it was a timeless stand for justice and truth that continues to inspire people across generations, sects, and continents,\u201d Dr. Ghafoor said.
\n\u201cFollowing the death of Caliph Muawiya I, Yazid demanded loyalty from Muslim leaders to legitimize his illegal rule. Imam Hussain (RA), recognizing the injustice, declined. Responding to calls for leadership from the people of Kufa, he journeyed toward the city but was intercepted by Yazid\u2019s army, who isolated his caravan in the desert of Karbala and cut off access to water.\u201d
\nDespite immense suffering, Imam Hussain (RA) and his small loyal group including women and children remained steadfast. On the 10th of Muharram, his companions were martyred one by one, including his sons, nephews, and close allies brutally. In the final hours, Imam Hussain (RA) stood alone, fighting bravely until he too embraced martyrdom.
\n\u201cThough Yazid claimed military victory, history honours Imam Hussain (RA) as the true victor as his unparalleled sacrifice drew a clear line between truth and falsehood, and cruelty and kindness\u201d Dr. Ghafoor emphasized.
\nMaulana Tayyab Qureshi, Central Khateeb of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighted the significance of Ashura Muharram for the Muslim Ummah.
\n\u201cThe sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions was not for personal gain but it was for the preservation of Islam. His message was clear that nothing stands above the will of Allah and the truth of Islam.\u201d
\nReligious scholar Allama Tila Muhammad Siddique called the tragedy of Karbala as \u201cthe saddest event in Islamic history.\u201d
\nHe said that Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions endured extreme hardships at Karbala but never wavered in their peaceful struggle.
\n\u201cTo be Hussaini means to uphold peace and continue striving for justice and righteousness. Those who promote violence and hate are acting against the legacy of Karbala.\u201d
\nHe urged the true message of Yaom Ashur was setting aside sectarian divisions and honoring the sacrifice of the Ahlul Bayt for the sake of justice and humanity.
\nToday, Imam Hussain (RA) is remembered as a symbol of unwavering faith, resistance to oppression, and matchless moral courage. \u201cHis unparalleled legacy teaches that even when cruelty forces outnumbered, standing for truth and justice holds eternal value leading to success in life.\u201d
\n\u201cTruth may be surrounded, but it is never defeated,\u201d said Maulana Siddique. \u201cThe lesson of Karbala signfied that leadership is not about power, but principle. Imam Hussain (RA) showed that real leadership lies in compassion, sacrifice, and caring for the oppressed.\u201d
\nHe urged unity and collective efforts to uphold justice and oppose all forms of oppression and cruelty.
\nThe experts said that now, more than ever, we must stand together for truth, inspired by the eternal legacy of the Karbala.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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