The Purposeful Sacrifice and Enduring Message of Imam Husayn for Humanity

263 Pages·2022·6.068 MB·English

by  Bashir A. Datoo

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THE PURPOSEFUL SACRIFICE
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ENDURING MESSAGE
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“This book clearly speaks to us today. On an individual level, and on the
level of our families, our local communities and individual relations,
Ashura and Karbala symbolize self-purification, commitment to equity
and fairness, and readiness to make small or great sacrifices.”
- Dr. Seth Ward
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“Even if one sets aside the spiritual and religious dimensions of Imam
Husayn’s sacrifice, it is an incredibly valuable teacher even on the
secular front. The true follower of Imam Husayn is one who has the I
moral strength to derive these insights from the event, and to act "rfr-.'lll
them in their own personal lives, especially when faced with adversiV ll I
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These insights are of tremendous value not merely to Muslims, but to
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of humanity. Rarely in history does one come across an event thatI .:
comprehensively provides us with an entire framework of morality, I.
for these reasons that the name of Imam Husayn resonates amongst: us: . Hi...’. ;i
even in the 21st century, and will continue to inspire humanity in
centuries and generations to come.”
- Dr. Raza Mir
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THE PURPOSEFUL
SACRIFICE AND
ENDURING
MESSAGE OF
IMAM HUSAYN(a) FOR
HUMANITY
[The Grandson of Prophet Muhammad(s)]

THE PURPOSEFUL
SACRIFICE AND
ENDURING
MESSAGE OF
IMAM HUSAYN(a) FOR
HUMANITY
[The Grandson of Prophet Muhammad(s)]
By
DR. BASHIR A. DATOO
A Pyatne Aman Publication
Message of Peace Inc. (MFI)
Bloomfield NJ USA
~ First Edition May 2022 ~
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The Purposeful Sacrifice and Enduring
Message of Imam Husayn(a) for Humanity
[The Grandson of Prophet Muhammad(s)]
By
DR. BASHIR A. DATOO
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Edited and Layout by
Hasan M. Rizvi
Copyright © 2022 by Message of Peace Inc.
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ISBN 978-164786204-6
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First Edition
May 2022
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SJ CONTENTS &
Remarks from the Publisher xiv
Why Husain Resonates xvii
Introduction 1
Introduction 9
Introduction 13
Imam Husayn bin Ali Viewed in the Prophetic Tradition of Reform
(Is/d/f) And Peace (Sulh) 19
Foreword 29
Preface 35
A Special Note 39
A Special Note 45
A Special Note 47
I. Conceptual Framework 53
Linked Concepts of the Framework Foundational Revolution....... 54
The Aftermath of the Revolution.................................................. 54
The Interregnum between Phases of Counter-Revolution............... 55
The Reformative Movement......................................................... 55
Application of the Framework..................................................... 56
II. Underpinnings and Leadership of Major Religious Movements 57
The Concept of Revolution 57
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Authority of Leaders of Foundational Revolutions 58
The State of Society before Prophets' Revolution and their Universal
Message of Monotheism 60
Prophet Ibrahim ’s(a) Prophethood. 60
Prophet Musa ’stal Prophethood 62
Prophet Isa’sP* Prophethood 65
Prophet Muhammad's^ Prophethood 68
The Concept of Reformation 69
Authority of Leaders of Reformative Movements 70
The Reformation within Abrahamic Faiths within Judaism 70
Within Christianity 71
Within Islam 72
III. Foundational Revolution of Prophet Muhammad^ 75
Arabian Society Before Islam 75
Tribal Structure 76
Religious Beliefs 77
Social Customs 78
Bases Of Islamic Ideology: The Qur ’an and Traditions (Sunnah) 78
Salient Aspects of the Prophet s Revolution:................................. 80
Monotheism (Tawhid) 80
Day of Judgment (Qayamah) . 81
Subversion of the Prophet's Movement in Mecca . 82
Reasons for Subversion.............................................................. 84
Establishment of an Islamic City-State in Medina 86
Hallmarks of an Islamic City-State 87
Salient Aspects of the Prophet’s Revolution: ...89
Insurrection Against the Islamic City-State................................ 92
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