From a Sunni Barelvi and Dawat-e-Islami perspective, the real power of Karbala lies in the lessons it teaches us, not just the grief it evokes. Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) taught the Ummah how to stand for truth, remain patient in adversity, and love the Ahl-e-Bayt in a way that uplifts the soul and preserves the honor of Islam.

🌟 1. Standing for Truth, Even When Alone

Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) could have lived a life of comfort in Madinah. Yet, he chose to rise against Yazid — not for power or rebellion — but because Yazid’s rule was unjust, immoral, and a threat to Islamic values.

“I did not rise to spread evil or oppression. I rose to reform the Ummah of my grandfather ﷺ.”

📖 Lesson: Muslims must stand for truth (Haq) and justice, even when it is difficult, unpopular, or dangerous. Remaining silent in front of falsehood is not an option.

🌙 2. Patience in Hardship (Sabr)

From the burning sands of Karbala to the captivity in Kufa and Shaam, the Ahl-e-Bayt showed unparalleled patience (sabr). Despite witnessing the deaths of loved ones, Sayyidah Zainab (رضي الله عنها) and Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (رضي الله عنه) never lost faith or composure.

They never blamed Allah — instead, they submitted to His will, proving the strength of true faith.

📖 Lesson: When facing trials — financial stress, loss, illness, or oppression — we should turn to Allah, pray, and stay firm in our beliefs. Patience is not weakness; it’s spiritual strength.

💖 3. Love for the Family of the Prophet ﷺ (Ahl-e-Bayt)

Loving the Ahl-e-Bayt is an essential part of Sunni Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain.”
(Tirmidhi, Hadith 3775)

Sunni Barelvi scholars emphasize that true love for the Ahl-e-Bayt must be present in our hearts, actions, and lives — through respect, remembrance, and emulation.

📖 Lesson: Teach your children the names, lives, and values of Imam Hussain, Sayyidah Fatimah, Imam Hasan, and Sayyidah Zainab (رضي الله عنهم). Attend Mehfil-e-Hussain and promote du’a and zikr, not rituals of mourning that go against the Shari’ah.

🕌 4. Unity Without Hatred

One of the core lessons from Karbala, especially for Ahlus Sunnah, is that we condemn tyranny without spreading hatred. We honor Imam Hussain (RA) and love Ahl-e-Bayt, but do not curse the Sahaba (رضي الله عنهم).

Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi (رحمة الله عليه) said:

“Love the Ahl-e-Bayt is fard. But respect for Sahaba is also fard. We do not curse; we connect hearts with the love of both.”

📖 Lesson: Avoid sectarian division. Instead, hold balanced beliefs that unite the Ummah in love, reverence, and learning.

🕊 5. Reviving the Spirit of Sacrifice

Imam Hussain (RA) gave up everything to protect Islam — even his six-month-old son Ali Asghar (RA). Are we willing to sacrifice our ego, sins, or comforts for the Deen?

📖 Lesson: Let Karbala inspire you to:

• Pray regularly (even Fajr!)
• Avoid lying or cheating
• Wear modest clothing
• Protect your eyes and heart from sins
• Support the oppressed and speak up for the truth

✨ Conclusion: Karbala Is Not Over — It Lives Within Us

The battlefield of Karbala may be in Iraq, but the test of Karbala is in every heart. Will you bow to falsehood? Will you give in to peer pressure, injustice, or sin? Or will you stand like Imam Hussain (RA), even if you’re standing alone?

Karbala lives in every moment we choose Deen over Dunya, truth over lies, patience over anger, and love over hate.

Each verse sends salutations upon the companions who stood firm in the face of tyranny, reflecting the pain of their sacrifice and the honor they upheld. The naat is not just poetry; it’s a soulful reminder of loyalty, faith, and the spirit of standing for truth even when all odds are against you.

Let us read, recite, and reflect upon this powerful tribute and send peace and blessings upon the noble martyrs of Karbala.

karbala ke jaa.n-nisaaro.n ko salaam
faatima zahra ke pyaaro.n ko salaam

mustafa ke maah-paaro.n ko salaam
nau-jawaano.n gul-‘izaaro.n ko salaam

karbala teri bahaaro.n ko salaam
jaa.n-nisaari ke nazaaro.n ko salaam

ya husain ibn-e-‘ali ! mushkil-kusha !
aap ke sab jaa.n-nisaaro.n ko salaam

akbar-o-asGar pe jaa.n qurbaan ho
mere dil ke taajdaaro.n ko salaam

qasim-o-‘abbaas par ho.n rahmate.n
karbala ke shah-suwaaro.n ko salaam

jis kisi ne karbala me.n jaan di
un sabhi imaandaaro.n ko salaam

bhooki pyaasi bibiyo.n par rahmate.n
bhooke pyaase gul-‘izaaro.n ko salaam

bhed kya jaane shahaadat ka koi
un KHuda ke raazdaaro.n ko salaam

be-basi me.n bhi haya baaqi rahi
sab husaini parda-daaro.n ko salaam

rahmate.n ho.n har sahaabi par mudaam
aur KHusoosan chaar yaaro.n ko salaam

bibiyo.n ko, ‘aabid-e-beemar ko
be-kaso.n ko, Gam ke maaro.n ko salaam

ho gae qurbaa.n muhammad aur ‘aun
sayyida zainab ke pyaaro.n ko salaam

jo husaini qafile me.n the shareek
kahta hai ‘Attar saro.n ko salaam


Poet:
Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadri

Naat-Khwaan:
Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri

कर्बला के जाँ-निसारों को सलाम
फ़ातिमा ज़हरा के प्यारों को सलाम

मुस्तफ़ा के माह-पारों को सलाम
नौजवानों गुल-‘इज़ारों को सलाम

कर्बला तेरी बहारों को सलाम
जाँ-निसारी के नज़ारों को सलाम

या हुसैन इब्न-ए-‘अली ! मुश्किल-कुशा !
आप के सब जाँ-निसारों को सलाम

अकबर-ओ-असग़र पे जाँ क़ुर्बान हो
मेरे दिल के ताजदारों को सलाम

क़ासिम-ओ-‘अब्बास पर हों रहमतें
कर्बला के शह-सुवारों को सलाम

जिस किसी ने कर्बला में जान दी
उन सभी ईमानदारों को सलाम

भूकी प्यासी बीबियों पर रहमतें
भूके प्यासे गुल-‘इज़ारों को सलाम

भेद क्या जाने शहादत का कोई
उन ख़ुदा के राज़दारों को सलाम

बे-बसी में भी हया बाक़ी रही
सब हुसैनी पर्दा-दारों को सलाम

रहमतें हों हर सहाबी पर मुदाम
और ख़ुसूसन चार यारों को सलाम

बीबियों को, ‘आबिद-ए-बीमार को
बे-कसों को, ग़म के मारों को सलाम

हो गए क़ुर्बां मुहम्मद और ‘औन
सय्यिदा ज़ैनब के प्यारों को सलाम

जो हुसैनी क़ाफ़िले में थे शरीक
कहता है ‘अत्तार सारों को सलाम


शायर:
मुहम्मद इल्यास अत्तार क़ादरी

नात-ख़्वाँ:
मुहम्मद ओवैस रज़ा क़ादरी

His Birth, Life, and Special Love of the Prophet ﷺ

Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) was born on the 5th of Sha’ban, 4 AH in Madinah. When he was brought to the Prophet ﷺ as a newborn, the Prophet recited Adhan in his right ear and Iqamah in the left, and named him Hussain, a name never used in the Arab world before.

The Prophet ﷺ held a deep and public love for both Imam Hasan (رضي الله عنه) and Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه). He used to carry them on his shoulders and kiss them lovingly. In one Hadith:

“Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain. May Allah love the one who loves Hussain.”
(Tirmidhi, Hadith 3775)

Another narration mentions:

“These two (Hasan and Hussain) are the leaders of the youth of Paradise.”
(Ibn Majah, Hadith 118)

From these Hadiths, we learn that Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) was not just a family member of the Prophet ﷺ, but a spiritual leader and a role model for the Ummah.

His Noble Character, Piety, and Position in Islam

Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) inherited the best of qualities from his family — bravery from his father Ali (رضي الله عنه), modesty and piety from his mother Fatimah (رضي الله عنها), and mercy from his grandfather, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Some of his noble traits include:

• Unmatched courage and fearlessness for truth
• Taqwa (God-consciousness) in every aspect of life
• Generosity and humility, especially towards the poor
• Simplicity in lifestyle and devotion in worship

He spent his nights in Tahajjud, engaged in Qur’an recitation and dua, and helped the needy without expecting praise.

As per the Sunni scholars , Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) is not just a martyr but a symbol of steadfastness in Deen, whose stand against injustice at Karbala preserved the true spirit of Islam.

Conclusion

Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه) is more than a historical figure—he is an inspiration. His unwavering stand for truth, his noble lineage, and the immense love of the Prophet ﷺ for him make him one of the greatest personalities in Islam.

What Are the Sacred Months in Islam?

Allah Almighty has declared four months as sacred (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum) in the Holy Qur’an:

“Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve… of them four are sacred.”
(Surah At-Tawbah, 9:36)

These four sacred months are:

1. Dhul Qa’dah
2. Dhul Hijjah
3. Muharram
4. Rajab

In these months, fighting is forbidden, and good deeds carry extra reward. Sins are also considered more serious. This shows the great respect and honor these months carry in the sight of Allah.

Why is Muharram So Special?

The name “Muharram” itself means “sacred” or “forbidden,” and this month is known as the “Month of Allah (Shahrullah)” in Hadith – a unique title not given to any other month.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“The best fast after Ramadan is in the month of Allah: Muharram.”
(Muslim Sharif)

Muharram is a month of:

• Reflection and remembrance
• Spiritual renewal
• Fasting and extra worship
• Honoring great Islamic events, especially the Day of Ashura (10th Muharram)

On this day, many historical events took place, such as:

• The salvation of Prophet Musa (A.S.) and the defeat of Pharaoh
• The acceptance of the repentance of Prophet Adam (A.S.)
• The martyrdom of Imam Hussain (رضی اللہ عنہ) in Karbala, a moment of great sorrow and lesson for the Ummah

How Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Honoured This Month

The Prophet ﷺ himself used to fast during Muharram, especially on the 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura.

“I hope from Allah that fasting on the day of Ashura will expiate the sins of the previous year.”
(Muslim Sharif)

When the Prophet ﷺ came to Madinah, he saw the Jews fasting on Ashura to commemorate the victory of Prophet Musa (A.S.). The Prophet ﷺ said:

“We have more right to Musa than them.”
So, he fasted and encouraged Muslims to do so.

Later, he advised fasting on the 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th of Muharram to distinguish Muslims from the Jewish tradition.

Conclusion

The month of Muharram is not just the beginning of a new Islamic year—it is a time to purify our hearts, seek forgiveness, and remember the sacrifices of the righteous.

Following the way of the Prophet ﷺ, we should honor this sacred month by:

• Fasting, especially on Ashura
• Increasing good deeds and charity
• Remembering the history of Karbala with love and respect
• Avoiding innovations and staying firm on the Sunnah

Let this Muharram be a chance to reset your intentions and strengthen your connection with Allah.