VICTORY OF HUSSAIN
(RA) - QUOTES OF SOME WESTERN THINKERS ON
TRAGEDY OF KARBALA - August 09, 2022
Imam Hussain (RA) was not just the grandson of the Prophet (pbuh).
He was an upright and honourable 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 (either Sunnis or Shias) 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 )
- COMPILED BY: S Roman Ahsan.
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