Karbala is not just a battle of swords but the conflict of human values. On and off the battlefield it is the saga of valor, personal devotion and commitment to the cause.
The majestic Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s) during his life time he stressed upon the quality of means and not just the end. Imam Hussein (a.s) followed his footsteps. Even he took a step ahead of his father. He took the way of self immolation to propagate his thought. It wasn’t an easy task and for the purpose he was in grave need for moral and personal support from his allies. Imam Hussein was lucky to find many who not only opted for his way but submitted their will and life for the success of the cause.
A famous story related with Karbala is of blowing off the lamp by Holy Imam. He summoned all his companions on the night of Ashura to his camp. Informing the gravity of the outcome of their march, he asked them to leave him alone. “They need my head and should take it away, why you all endanger your life. All are free to move from this place and if you have some hesitation I may lit off the lamp”, said the Imam. Historians unanimously say that none of them move. One of them says that I couldn’t even trace a single scar of worry or fear on their face. The companions were the coolest man on the earth on the day of Martyrdom. The only sound that could be traced from the camps of the faithful band was of thanks to Almighty for providing them such a great opportunity. It was their great devotion towards the Holy Imam and his cause. Even on the battle field the men of Imam were the most disciplined people, even if the commands were the grave threat to their life. They not only sacrificed their life but also put to risk their personal dignity, their family, property and status. They all were aware that the battle will not end here but the consequences will surely travel their homes. This couldn’t stop them to made the grand sacrifice.
The majestic Ali ibn Abi Talib(a.s) during his life time he stressed upon the quality of means and not just the end. Imam Hussein (a.s) followed his footsteps. Even he took a step ahead of his father. He took the way of self immolation to propagate his thought. It wasn’t an easy task and for the purpose he was in grave need for moral and personal support from his allies. Imam Hussein was lucky to find many who not only opted for his way but submitted their will and life for the success of the cause.
A famous story related with Karbala is of blowing off the lamp by Holy Imam. He summoned all his companions on the night of Ashura to his camp. Informing the gravity of the outcome of their march, he asked them to leave him alone. “They need my head and should take it away, why you all endanger your life. All are free to move from this place and if you have some hesitation I may lit off the lamp”, said the Imam. Historians unanimously say that none of them move. One of them says that I couldn’t even trace a single scar of worry or fear on their face. The companions were the coolest man on the earth on the day of Martyrdom. The only sound that could be traced from the camps of the faithful band was of thanks to Almighty for providing them such a great opportunity. It was their great devotion towards the Holy Imam and his cause. Even on the battle field the men of Imam were the most disciplined people, even if the commands were the grave threat to their life. They not only sacrificed their life but also put to risk their personal dignity, their family, property and status. They all were aware that the battle will not end here but the consequences will surely travel their homes. This couldn’t stop them to made the grand sacrifice.
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