Yesterday was ‘Chehlum’, the fortieth day after the observance of Muharram, an event that is closer to my heart even more than Eid. I have been born and brought up in a family that has a great affinity with Imam Hussain and his cause. It has some sort of emotional attachment or appeal for all Muslims. The martyrdom of Imam Hussain bin Ali bin Abi Talib is a true example of non-violent resistance against a dictator or a tyrant or an unjust system where the poor are getting poorer day by day.
The commemoration of Muharram in India has a historical importance with people from all the major religions and castes once taking part in the morning to remember the sufferings of Imam Hussain against the tyrant Yazid bin Muawiyah.(in 61 AH, around October 20, 680 CE), by the Euphrates.
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the great Sufi saint in the 12th century praised Imam Hussain in the following quartet.
Shah ast Hussain, Baadshaan ast Hussain
Deen ast Hussain, Deen panaah ast Hussain
Sar daad, na daad dast dar dast e Yazeed
Haqqa ke banaye La ilaah ast Hussain.
http://newageislam.com/why-i-love-imam-hussain/islamic-history/d/1199
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