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In the the last part , we looked at the aftermath of The Battle of Karbala and how Hussain's legacy continues to inspire millions around the world.
 

In this part of the information pack we will look at the role of Hussain ibn Ali's faith and how we can all draw lessons from it.

Hussain ibn Ali's faith

Hussain ibn Ali's grandfather was Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam. He grew up as in close proximity to his grandfather and inherited many of the great characteristics of Muhammad. Hussain was a devout Muslims and was known for his religiousness, wisdom and piety. He upheld the true values of Islam.

Islam was a religion that came about at a time of great moral corruption in society, where human rights were routinely violated and respect amongst the society was gifted only to those who were the richest and powerful. Islam came to reverse this and to establish values of honour, integrity, compassion and equality.

Islam spread fast throughout the lands of Arabia and across the world until today, where it is still the fastest growing religion. It is because Islam upholds values and principles such as dignity for all in society, regardless of their class, colour or creed. It was these values that Hussain rose to uphold and ensure that Yazid was not able to erode them.

Islam: A Catalyst for Social Justice

Islam is a religion which seeks to establish social justice across all social institutions regardless of class, colour or creed. Prophet Muhammad spent his life establishing strong reforms across his society to ensure that justice was upheld at all levels.

The religion of Islam encourages humanity to speak out against injustice, oppression and corruption and to strive towards a society based on respect, honour and dignity. It was this fundamental values which Hussain stood for in the face of Yazid.

The Sermon of Mina

Before departing for his journey to Kufa, Hussain famously gave a sermon to the people where he said the following:

"God mentions the duty of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil before all other duties, because He knows that if it is performed and is established in the society all other duties, the easy and the difficult, will also become established."

"The reason for this is that enjoining the good and forbidding the evil means summoning people to Islam, as well as resistance against injustice, opposing and struggling against oppressors, and endeavoring to ensure that public wealth and income derived from war are distributed in accordance with the just laws of Islam, and that taxes are collected, levied and expended in due and proper form."

"O God! You know that everything we did was not prompted by rivalry for political power, nor for a search for wealth and abundance; rather it was done to demonstrate to men the shining principles and values of Your religion, to reform the affairs of Your land, to protect and secure the indisputable rights of Your oppressed servants, and to act in accordance with the duties You have established and the norms, laws, and ordinances You have decreed."

The next part of the information pack will look at how Hussain's family and their role in laying down the foundation for Hussain's uprising and how all of humanity can draw inspiration from them.