‘Confrontating tyranny is not limited to Imam Hussein’s time’

Qom seminary instructor, Hojjatol Islam Ali Ehtesham placed stress on the importance of confrontation with tyranny in all era stressing, “the movement cannot be limited to Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) time.”, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).

The religious cleric went on to note, “Islamic nation should understand the holy message and philosophy of Karbala making the use of this tragedy to promote unity and solidarity.”

Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) uprising against the tyrant rulers of that time,” pointed out the religious cleric stressing, “Confronting oppression and tyranny as well as abiding by the Islamic principles is upon all Muslims, regardless of the time and place in which they live.”

“Karbala tragedy marked by millions of mourners worldwide has the highest capacity for promoting unity and solidarity among Muslims,” stressed the religious cleric calling for preserving their unity against common foes.

Every year, 40 days after Ashura tragedy, Muslims and mourners across the globe mount  religious mourning ceremonies for their third Shia Imam,martyrdom in the desert of Karbala, along with his household and loyal companions.