Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Members of the Muslim group in Shimla noticed Muharram with non secular gatherings and prayers, remembering the sacrifice of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and his companions within the Battle of Karbala.
Addressing a gathering on the Shimla Mosque, Syed Kazim Raza Naqvi mentioned the martyrdom of Imam Hussain symbolised the common values of justice, fact, compassion and resistance towards oppression.
Chatting with ANI on Muharram, Naqvi defined the historic occasions that led to the Battle of Karbala. ‘The oppressive ruler Yazid advised him to undergo his authority. Nonetheless, he had fully modified Islamic values and was making an attempt to change the foundations and laws of Islam. Imam Hussain was given the selection: submit or face battle. He refused to undergo tyranny,’ he mentioned.
Recounting the occasions of the battle, Naqvi mentioned, ‘Though the variety of so-called Muslims was very excessive on the opposing facet, the true and honest Muslims who beloved the family of Prophet Muhammad have been solely 72 individuals. They sacrificed their lives within the subject of Karbala. From the seventh of Muharram, their water provide was reduce off. Following this battle, Maula Hussain was martyred after three days of starvation and thirst.’
Highlighting the distinctive cruelty of Karbala, Naqvi mentioned, ‘Whereas there have been many martyrdoms in battles earlier than this, nobody was martyred in the best way Imam Hussain and his household have been. Nobody shows such cruelty, not even towards a six-month-old youngster. No faith, caste, or human on this planet teaches something apart from mercy and compassion for youngsters.’
Recalling the destiny of the toddler Ali Asghar, he mentioned, ‘When Imam Hussain took him to the battlefield and mentioned, ‘If you’ll not present mercy to me or give me water, at the very least have a look at this six-month-old youngster; he has dedicated no sin or mistake, give him some water.’ As a substitute, they fired a three-pronged arrow on the toddler.’
On the common message of Karbala, Naqvi mentioned, ‘Those that observe the trail of Karbala, Imam Hussain, and the true teachings of the Prophet stand for peace. They’ll by no means oppress others or discriminate, as a result of Islam doesn’t educate discrimination. Imam Hussain had an African companion with him who additionally sacrificed his life. In Islam, there is no such thing as a system of discrimination based mostly on caste, color, or lineage. Imam Hussain proved that if somebody stands with the reality, no matter their background, we should assist them.’
Drawing parallels with Hindu scriptures, Naqvi mentioned the wrestle of Imam Hussain carried a common message discovered throughout all faiths. ‘It is rather like what’s written within the Mahabharata concerning Shri Krishna, or how Shri Ram didn’t bow earlier than Ravana. Sugriva didn’t bow earlier than Bali. Equally, Vibhishana didn’t assist his brother Ravana as a result of he was on the incorrect facet; he supported Ram as a result of Ram was on the trail of fact,’ he mentioned.
Elaborating additional, he mentioned, ‘For me, Ram-ji and Shri Krishna are extremely revered figures. Simply as Shri Krishna killed his personal uncle Kansa when he strayed from the trail of fact, and Ram-ji killed Bali for oppressing Sugriva. These are common examples. Anybody who stands for the reality, whether or not it’s Khamenei Sahab or anybody right here in India, we respect and honour them.’
On non secular management, Naqvi mentioned Shia Muslims the world over appeared to spiritual authorities for steering. ‘Khamenei is our chief and a spiritual scholar. We think about him a non secular information. Shias the world over observe Maraji like Khamenei Sahab and Agha Sistani for non secular steering and fatwas,’ he mentioned.
Requested whether or not these leaders have been being remembered throughout Muharram, Naqvi mentioned, ‘Completely, they’re at all times remembered as a result of their message aligns with Imam Hussain’s objective: that if there’s oppression and tyranny, you should not bow down.’
On the observance of Muharram in Shimla, he mentioned, ‘It’s being noticed within the conventional approach — by way of Marsiya Khani, Majlis, and expressing the grief of mourning. Often, a procession can be taken out from Boileauganj, however this yr, attributable to fewer individuals, the procession is just not being taken out.’
Naqvi urged individuals to uphold the values of peace, concord, justice and compassion of their each day lives, saying the message of Karbala remained related in up to date society and impressed individuals throughout communities to oppose oppression and assist fact. (ANI)
