I havent watched the video, but I wanted to share his introduction: The month of Muharram is upon us. Let us take advantage of this blessed month, and especially try to fast on the 10th of Muharram, a day that was considered holy by our Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam. The historical tragedy that occurred later on this day, in 61 AH, with the massacre of Husayn b. Ali b. Abi Talib, the beloved grandson of our Prophet, was one of the worst and most painful murders in Islamic history, and those who perpetrated it will have to answer for their heinous crime. However, the religion of Islam was not changed on that day, nor was theology redefined or born. Indeed, as we read those events, our hearts weep at the cruelty of those who committed the dastardly deed, and we also feel contempt at those who called himself his Party, and who promised to help him and fight on his behalf, only to abandon him outside their own city at the eleventh hour and when he needed them the most. So, we believe, firstly, that the incident was a historical tragedy, not a theological beginning, and, secondly, that both sides in this saga, the killers and the enticers, have some reckoning to do (this is not to compare their crimes, but to acknowledge that both have done wrong). And I have spoken about that in much detail here: https://youtube/watch?v=nm7mKOTZ0qQ But, and most relevant to us, WHATEVER position you hold, it is uncategorically forbidden to try to enforce your position on other people, or to physically harm them for their beliefs and interpretations. Debate and argue as much as you want, but keep things civil. Sadly, many overzealous Sunnis take this day as a day of revenge or expressing hatred towards the Shia community (and in some lands, it is not uncommon for Shiite processions to be bombed on this day). While I completely disagree with the Shiite understanding of the historical tragedy of this day, I am even more opposed to any violence against communities for their beliefs. And that applies to both Sunnis and Shiites. One of the reasons that I am in fact posting this controversial comment (along with the lecture) is to try to display what I feel is the proper methodology in Sunni-Shiite relations: to present what you believe, firmly and at times even passionately, but in the end of the day to let each person decide what he/she wants to believe and do, and let Allah be the final judge in the next life.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:14:05 +0000
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