Wednesday, January 07, 2009

ASHOORA

Today is Ashoora, the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, when Shia Muslims in Iraq and elsewhere are commemorating the martyrdom of the Prophet's grandson, Imam Hussain, son of Ali Ibn Talib and Fatima. Millions of Iraqis and many other nationals have been marching towards Karbala in Iraq, where the shrine of Imam Hussain is located.

The followers of Imam Hussain and the Prophet's Household defy year after year the many terror threats and risks that their journey bears. The Western observer might be bewildered by the demonstration of such passion and devotion, which can only be understood if one studies the history of what happened there almost 1400 years ago.

The story of Imam Hussain is certainly amazing and very emotional at the same time, but it carries so many messages, which serve as an explaination for the zealous compassion and affection of the Imam's followers.

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