A beautiful article posted by Al-Madina Institute as we reflect on the many significant events that took place in this month of Muharram. Heres an excerpt: The day of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is unfortunately not given its full due because we choose to observe it through the polarizing lens of our own personal ideology. Some observe Ashura as if the death of Imam Husain, the grandson of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), never happened on this day, while others observe Ashura as if only the death of Imam Husain happened on this day. Others are ignorant or apathetic about observing it at all. In all of these circumstances, this blessed day is being shortchanged, and we are the only ones who lose out. With Thanksgiving season in the United States approaching, a reflection on gratitude, however, may lead us to a more comprehensive and unifying perspective on Ashura. Gratitude is one of the recurrent themes in the many historical events that are reported to have happened on this day. When informing us of the virtues of Ashura, our Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) stated...
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:47:03 +0000
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