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The Message of Karbala (The Open University to Learn)
The Message of Karbala
(The Open University to Learn)
The message of Karbala is vivid and clear. The Battle of Karbala was not fought to gain a patch of land; rather, it was intended to secure and uphold core human values. It was a battle between good and evil, right and wrong, and justice and oppression.
The blazing sandy desert, the hot sizzling sun, and the formidable army of Yazid could not dampen the courage and spirit of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S). The heroic and valiant sacrifice of Imam Hussain (A.S) has no parallels in the known history of mankind. It teaches us that when we are up against the evil forces, we should never yield and always stand our ground firmly and win. Without an ounce of doubt, the stellar sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) became an emblem of resistance to injustice, tyranny, and oppression. On the surface, Yazid and his army overpowered Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), but in history, it is Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) who is remembered for his unflinching resolve and unwavering will. Indubitably, he came out triumphant and saved the religion which is most favored by Allah Almighty. Furthermore, we learn that the number of soldiers or a standing army does not determine the outcome of a battle; it is self-belief and righteousness that shape the outcome.
The ordeals faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), along with his family, were in no way justified, but the pious family remained adamant and persistent in upholding the principles of Islam. Yazid and his army waged that unholy war only to strengthen and prolong his rule, which he usurped from the Imam (A.S). However, they had to lick the dust at the end of the day. Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) preferred to lay down his life and refused to budge an inch from his principled stand.
The takeaway is that there comes a time in our lives when we have to decide either to give in and continue to suffer the excesses of oppressors or to put up a fight and topple these evil forces. We should follow in the footsteps of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and vanquish those dark forces which pose a threat to our core values, our faith, and the rule of law.
(About the writer: Muneer Abbas, Social Science Teacher & Researcher)
(The Open University to Learn)
The message of Karbala is vivid and clear. The Battle of Karbala was not fought to gain a patch of land; rather, it was intended to secure and uphold core human values. It was a battle between good and evil, right and wrong, and justice and oppression.
The blazing sandy desert, the hot sizzling sun, and the formidable army of Yazid could not dampen the courage and spirit of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S). The heroic and valiant sacrifice of Imam Hussain (A.S) has no parallels in the known history of mankind. It teaches us that when we are up against the evil forces, we should never yield and always stand our ground firmly and win. Without an ounce of doubt, the stellar sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) became an emblem of resistance to injustice, tyranny, and oppression. On the surface, Yazid and his army overpowered Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), but in history, it is Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) who is remembered for his unflinching resolve and unwavering will. Indubitably, he came out triumphant and saved the religion which is most favored by Allah Almighty. Furthermore, we learn that the number of soldiers or a standing army does not determine the outcome of a battle; it is self-belief and righteousness that shape the outcome.
The ordeals faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), along with his family, were in no way justified, but the pious family remained adamant and persistent in upholding the principles of Islam. Yazid and his army waged that unholy war only to strengthen and prolong his rule, which he usurped from the Imam (A.S). However, they had to lick the dust at the end of the day. Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) preferred to lay down his life and refused to budge an inch from his principled stand.
The takeaway is that there comes a time in our lives when we have to decide either to give in and continue to suffer the excesses of oppressors or to put up a fight and topple these evil forces. We should follow in the footsteps of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and vanquish those dark forces which pose a threat to our core values, our faith, and the rule of law.
(About the writer: Muneer Abbas, Social Science Teacher & Researcher)
