It is a matter of great joy that with the onset of Muharram, by the grace of Allah, the entire nation becomes Hussaini. There can be disagreements on many issues, but the entire nation is united on this point: “Hussain belongs to us.” So, why not decide today that from now on, we will abandon any form of governance, lifestyle, approach, and the enlightened path that deviates from what Hazrat Hussain (RA) left us. We should reject and express disdain for sectarianism, communism, socialism, and other “isms” that we have created. Let’s pledge today that we will adopt the noble objectives for which Hazrat Hussain (RA) sacrificed himself. Unfortunately, today, no one pays attention to these objectives; they are merely invoked for personal gains.
Firstly, I would like to ask, is martyrdom a blessing or a calamity? If martyrdom is a calamity, then there will be weeping, mourning, and beating. But if martyrdom is a blessing, then tribute will be paid. Indeed, martyrdom is a blessing, and my Lord has said that a martyr is alive, but you do not perceive it.
وَلَا تَقُولُوا لِمَن يُقْتَلُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أَمْوَاتٌ بَلْ أَحْيَاءٌ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا تَشْعُرُونَ
And do not say about those who are killed in the way of Allah, “They are dead.” Rather, they are alive, but you perceive [it] not. (Al-Baqarah: 154)
شہادت ہے مطلوب ومقصودمومن
نہ مال غنیمت نہ کشورکشائی
The desire and purpose of a believer is martyrdom,
Not the spoils of war nor the conquest of lands.
Why not start from here and decide today whether we should mourn before or after the day of martyrdom, how many days before to start, and how many days after to continue. The history of Islam is coloured with the blood of martyrs. Is there only one oppressed Imam in Islamic history, Hazrat Hussain (RA)? No, in this very history, you will also find the oppressed Hazrat Uthman Ghani (RA), whose rule extended over 44 lakh square miles, whose doorstep was guarded by Hazrat Hasan (RA) and Hazrat Hussain (RA) on the command of Hazrat Ali (RA), who was martyred in the city of the Prophet (SAW) after forty days of thirst, but today, his martyrdom day is celebrated. Why? Why is there no public holiday on this day?
The first of Muharram is the martyrdom day of the Imam of justice and freedom, Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), but no one demands a holiday on this day. The 21st of Ramadan is the martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (RA), the 22nd of Jumada al-Thani is the death day of Hazrat Siddiq Akbar (RA), the 15th of Shawwal is the martyrdom day of the leader of martyrs, Hazrat Hamza (RA). According to the Prophet of Islam (SAW), he is the leader of all martyrs. Why are there no public holidays on the days of these martyrs? Why are there holidays only during the few days of Muharram in all governmental and non-governmental institutions? On what basis will it be decided in whose memory our judiciary, legislative assemblies, provincial assemblies, and all educational institutions will be completely closed? Were we ever ordered in the life of the Prophet (SAW) to declare a holiday for the martyrdom of any martyr? Hazrat Ameer Hamza (RA) was declared the leader of martyrs, but even his martyrdom day was not declared a holiday. If not, then when will we change our unfair practices?
Stop these slogans of democracy! Millions of hearts are wounded on the day of the martyrdom of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), but no one cares. The day of the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (RA) passes unnoticed in any governmental or non-governmental institution. If you look at the history of Islam, there is not a single day without a martyrdom. Take a break, stay at home all year, close down the government. What remarkable feats is the government achieving anyway? Even now, our rulers are engaged in slandering each other, breaking all records of economic downturn and political turmoil. Now they have an excuse that every day belongs to martyrs. But did the martyrs really teach us to take a break? Martyrs gave us pain, and now it is our job to see how and where we preserve this precious pain so that it becomes a means of our salvation in the hereafter.
Come, decide on the 10th of Muharram that for the great cause for which Hazrat Hussain (RA) gave his life, we will strive for the same cause—the supremacy of Islam. We will thwart any conspiracy against Islam, and we will bring the perpetrators to justice. Make a strong resolution on the 10th of Muharram that Hazrat Hussain (RA) did not leave us to mourn and beat ourselves, but to end the ongoing immorality, oppression, and sectarianism in the world and to fully implement the religion brought by his grandfather, Muhammad (SAW).
It is sad that today those who invoke the name of Hussain (RA) do not offer prayers or recite the Quran. Today, our women commemorate the sorrow of Hazrat Zainab (RA), Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA), and Hazrat Fatima (RA), whose funerals were carried out in the darkness of night, by going out with uncovered heads and dishevelled hair in broad daylight. Think honestly and decide what relation our actions have with these pure souls? What connection do we have with these great personalities? If we have any connection with them, we must decide today and pledge that we will bring a system in this country for which the grandson of the Prophet sacrificed himself while in prayer, after seeing his innocent son shot with an arrow in his lap, collecting the flowing blood with his hands, and pleading to the Lord, “O Allah, if this pleases You, then I am content with Your will.” Don’t we know that my Prophet (SAW) gave the glad tidings of him being the “leader of the youth in paradise” while he was still in his mother’s lap? This is Hussainism, and if…!
Hussain’s name should be taken! ……………… Obscenity is common
Hussain’s name should be taken! ……………… Bribery is common
The name of Hussain may be taken! ……………… Indecency be common
The name of Hussain may be taken! ……………… the era of alcohol
May the name of Hussain be taken! ……………… At night, Shabab and Kebab parties were held
They have nothing to do with Hussain! ……………… These are not Hussaini
Who adopts the role of Hussain! ……This is the relationship with Hussain
The question is, do we not have a single lover of the Prophet among us who can verbally respond to those who criticize the close relatives and companions of the Messenger of Allah (SAW)? What has happened to our Islamic honour and pride? Have we Muslims forgotten this verse of the Quran?
النَّبِيُّ أَوْلَىٰ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ مِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَأَزْوَاجُهُ أُمَّهَاتُهُمْ وَأُولُو الْأَرْحَامِ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلَىٰ بِبَعْضٍ فِي كِتَابِ اللَّهِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُهَاجِرِينَ إِلَّا أَن تَفْعَلُوا إِلَىٰ أَوْلِيَائِكُم مَّعْرُوفًاكَانَ ذَٰلِكَ فِي الْكِتَابِ مَسْطُورًا
“The Prophet is more worthy of the believers than themselves, and his wives are [in the position of] their mothers. And those of [blood] relationship are more entitled [to inheritance] in the decree of Allah than the [other] believers and the emigrants, except that you may do to your close associates a kindness [through bequest]. That was in the Book inscribed.” (Al-Ahzab: 6)
Indeed, the Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers. According to the Book of Allah, blood relatives are more entitled to inheritance from one another than the [other] believers and the emigrants, though you may do good to your close associates [through bequest]. This is decreed in the Book of Allah (Quran).
