Imam Husain's Revolution (Analytical Review)

Imam Husain's Revolution (Analytical Review)

This booklet was originally published by the Muslim Youth Association in the United Kingdom. Since our first publication of 5,000 copies was received with great enthusiasm by the readers, the response has encouraged us to re-publish the same for wider circulation. We hope that wider circulation of this booklet would help the cause of Islam and help realise the goal set by this group. The basic concepts of Islam are the existence of God, prophethood and the Hereafter. They are the foundation of the Islamic culture. The comprehension of these fundamental concepts is the primary condition for achieving the Islamic culture in practice. The second condition is the belief in these concepts. The firm conviction which generates lively emotions and sentiments moulded in the Islamic shape. This type of belief which generates rich sentiments would define the way of thinking, like, dislike, and finally behaviour of people. When the Islamic basic concepts are understood and believed, then it is expected to have the culture and civilisation of Islam into real life. But when they are not perceived as the case with Muslims today, the Islamic .life should not be expected. We should simply try to facilitate the ways and means to study these thoughts, and see their logic and credibility. If Muslims cared to give this vital points some attention, then a tremendous change in the lives of Muslims might be witnessed within a short time. This booklet is a small attempt to simplify this task for our young Muslim brothers. The esteemed author has kindly devoted valuable time to write this booklet. We aspire that it will fill part of the cultural vacuum existing throughout the world. INTRODUCTION This survey of the unique revolution of Imam Husain (p.b.u.h.) is analytical in essence. The purpose of this essay is to give a qualitative rather than quantative account. It has dealt with the causes, policy and results of this eternal revolution. This is done in the hope of unveiling the startling aspects of the revolution's message which is often neglected in its traditional commemoration. In being confronted with this event, many questions need to be answered. First, why did this revolution take place? What were its implications and procedures? And what were its conclusive results? The answers may provide a guiding light on which people would formulate their judgements. Although the following account is only a person's viewpoint which is not necessarily the complete answer. Nevertheless, it is based on the most popular and trustworthy authorities on the subject. The answers of the above quest ions are by no means easy, because they involve analysis of the prevailing conditions before and after the revolution. Indeed comprehensive answers would require volumes in order that one may be satisfied. Not to mention the stormy and turbulent events of the time which add substantial difficulties in the way of objective research work. To understand Imam Husain's personality and the collective culture of the society, a summary of Islam's view of life is necessary. Source:alhassanain