In many speeches during Muharram...

In many speeches during Muharram, we are made to believe that we should never surrender to oppressors of our times, as Imam -asws (Hussain -asws ) did not and we should try to extend our support for various socio-political struggles being initiated by some Shia organisations and\/or state(s).

During these speeches, it is also highlighted that Imam -asws stood against oppression and we should do the same by rising against oppressors of our time since \u2018every land is Kabala and every day is Ashura\u2019!

\n In this short article, we will try to develop an understanding of the purpose of Imam Hussain -asws \u2019s great sacrifice, through Ahadith and sermons of Imam Hussain -asws , particularly those aspects which, go without mentioning.\u00a0 We will not discuss the Jihad or the conditions of Jihad with reference to our time.

For those, who are interested in this topic, may refer to our article on Jihad: \n http:\/\/hubeali.com\/articles\/JihadDuringOccultation_of_Imam_ajtf.pdf \n In this article, we will try to understand the purpose of Imam Hussain -asws \u2019s great sacrifice, through those Ahadith and \u2018Maqtal\u2019 [2] accounts, which have miraculously reached us \u2013 against the will of rulers of that time.

\u00a0Further dimensions and complete insight into the actions and adopted approach of Imam -asws will be revealed when the awaited Imam -ajfj of our time rises. May Allah -azwj Bring Forward the \u2018Zahoor\u2019 of Imam -ajfj . Ameen Suma Ameen. \n It is important to clarify here, why did Imam Hussain -asws opted for Jihad?

\n Imam Hussain -asws acted in accordance to Divine Commands, as per the Instructions exclusively laid out for the Imam -asws in the Divine Tablet, see the Hadith in point 1 in the main conclusions.

\n Subsequent to summarising some of the major points we have learned, from the presented Ahadith in the article we will briefly present some Ahadith which emphasis what is expected from us during the month of Muharram.\u00a0 However, prior to that, we quote an extract from a famous sermon of Imam Hussain -asws (see Appendix I): \n Imam Hussain -asws said: \n You should clearly understand that you could never observe piety unless you recognise the charter of guidance.