WHO IS IMAM HUSSAIN (SWS) ?

Imam Hussain (ASWS) is the leader of all existance. He is the son of Ali bin Abi Talib (ASWS) and the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Imam Hussain (ASWS) is the son of Syeda Fatima tuz Zehra (ASWS) for whom the:

Holy Prophet (PBUH) said:

"Husain is from me and I am from Husain. May God love whoever loves Husain."

With the shahadat of his brother Imam Hassan (ASWS) in 50 AH, Imam Hussain (ASWS) became the leader of the household of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He respected the agreement of peace signed by Imam Hasan (ASWS) and Muawiya (LA), and, despite the urging of his followers, he did not undertake any activity that threatened the political status quo. Rather he continued with the responsibility of looking after the religious needs of the people and was recognised for his knowledge, piety and generosity. An example of the depth of his perception can be seen in his beautiful du'a on the day of Arafat, wherein he begins by explaining the qualities of Allah (AZWJ) , saying:

" (Oh Allah) How could an argument be given about Your Existence by a being whose total

and complete existence is in need of you? When did you ever disappear so that you might

 need an evidence and logic to lead (the people) towards You? And when did You ever

become away and distant so that your signs and effects made the people get in touch with

ou? Blind be the eye which does not see You (whereas) You are observing him. What did

the one who missed You find? And what does the one who finds You lack? Certainly, the

one who got pleased and inclined toward other than You, came to nothingness (failed)."

 

On the other hand, we have Yazid (LA), whose father (Muawiya (LA) and grandfather (Abu Sufyan (LA) - the arch-enemy of the Prophet (PBUH) had always tried to sabotage the mission of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

(LA) = Lanat Beshoomar

Non Muslim Quotes regarding imam hussain (asws)

'if hussain had faught to quench his worldly desires, then i dont understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. it stands to reason therefore he sacrifised purely for islam'

(charles dickens - famous english writer)

'jaam pay jaam piya aur musalman rahay, qatl imamonh ko kiya aur musalman rahay, yehi deen hai to is deen se tauba "Mathur"  shaq peyamber paykia aur musalman rahay, jis ne paala payamber ko wo raha kafir, yazeediyon nainh qatal-e-hussain kiya aur musalman rahay.

(Hindu poet - Mathur Lal)