Many westerners do not understand why Shia Muslims mourn the martyred Imam Hossein as though the event did not occur a thousand years ago but as if it happened as recently as yesterday?The simple answer is: Ashoura shouldn’t fade away! Because Ashoura means stand up to oppressors and tyrants, no matter of the price!
Speak the truth though against yourself. Support and stand the justice, denounce the injustice. Don’t live under Tyrant!
There was a noble reason that demanded the martyrdom of Imam Hossein. The simple and obvious reason is simply to preserve faith, Truth, Justice, Equality and Freedom and they are all precious values that demanded precious sacrifice. So why let Ashoura fades away?
Ashoura is a story of cruelty, loss and grief; a story of love, faith and courage. The tragedy of Ashoura will leave a permanent mark on the soul of any free and compassionate spirit, regardless of religion or race.
