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The author of the article forces readers to self-
reflect: “[Does Imam Hussain not] address us too?
Are we not included in ‘people’? Should we not
profit from this address of Imam Hussain?”
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Through the message of Imam Hussain, one learns
to stand against oppression. Silence, or indifference
is equal to supporting the oppressors. One cannot
turn a blind eye for the sake of comfort in this
world, but must choose the principles that are the
pillars for the institution of humanity. There is no
soul that will choose to return to Allah that will be
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rejected from the shelter of his mercy.
Whether through the sword or the pen, every
human being has their individual role in creating
history. It is indisputable that every person will be
accounted for their choices. Imam Hussain’s
message has become “influential and active
element in its human environment” which is not
confined by space or time.”
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1. "The Sermon of Mina, https://www.al-islam.org/articles/sermon-
mina-al-imam-al-Hussains-everlasting-message-religious-leaders.
2. "Merits of the Soul, https://www.al-islam.org/articles/merits-
soul-repentance-tawbah.
To seek forgiveness or tawbah, “means return to the soul's initial
spiritu’Ality after the light of its human nature (fitrah) and its
spirit has been covered by the darkness of sins and disobedience.”
3. Shams Ad-Din Al-Amili, https://www.al-islam.org/revolution-
imam-al-Hussain-shaykh-muhammad-mahdi-shams-ad-din-al-amili.