(Karbala) - Victory of Hussain (RA)

VICTORY OF HUSSAIN (RA)

FOREWORD:

Imam Hussain (RA) was not just the grandson of the Prophet (pbuh). He was an upright and honorable man who proved that truth has to be protected at all costs. He knew that he stood little chance against the enemy when he proceeded to Karbala, yet it did not stop him from taking his family along comprising of women and children. The sacrifices he made for Islam will keep on illuminating the hearts of Muslims forever to fight for the truth! Given ahead are some selected quotes on the tragedy of Karbala!

"If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam.” – (Charles Dickens )

"The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Hussain and his companions were the rigid believers of God. They illustrated that numerical superiority does not count when it comes to truth and falsehood. The victory of Hussain despite his minority marvels me!" - (Thomas Carlyle )

"Hussain marched with his little company not to glory, not to power or wealth, but to a supreme sacrifice and every member of that gallant band, male and female, knew that the foes were implacable, were not only ready to fight but to kill. Denied even water for the children, they remained parched under a burning sun, amid scorching sands yet no one faltered for a moment and bravely faced the greatest odds without flinching.“ – (Dr. K. Sheldrake )

"This is a catastrophe whereof I care not to speak at length, deeming it alike too grievous and too horrible. For verily, it was a catastrophe than that which naught more shameful has happened in Islam...There happened therein such a foul slaughter as to cause man's flesh to creep with horror. And again I have dispersed with my long description because of it's notoriety, for it is the most lamented of catastrophes.” – (Arab historian al-Fakhri )