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Sta Have you ever seen non-muslims taking part in mohram ?
Re: Hamare hain Hussain
Not sure if it is myth or authentic. Here is a link to the Hindu connection of Hussain…
Al-Hindiya or Hindiya (Arabic: الهندية) is a city in Iraq on the Euphrates River. Nouri al Maliki went to school there in his younger days. Al-Hindiya is located in the Kerbala Governorate. The city used to be known as Tuwairij (Arabic: طويريج), which gives name to the “Tuwairij run” (Arabic: ركضة طويريج) that takes place here every year as part of the Mourning of Muharram on the Day of Ashura.[SUP][1]](Al-Hindiya - Wikipedia)[/SUP]
Etymology The name of the city literally means the city of Indians. As per local folklore, a Mohyal leader from India fought on behalf of Imam Hussain in the battle of Karbala, more specifically in the storming of Kufa- sacrificing his seven sons in the process. According to legend, Rahab Sidh Datt (also mentioned as Rahib Sidh or Sidh Viyog Datt in some versions) was the leader of a small band of career-soldiers living near Baghdad around the time of the battle of Karbala.
The legend mentions the place where he stayed as Dair-al-Hindiya, meaning “The Indian Quarter”, which matches Al-Hindiya in existence today. The Dutts have traditionally been referred to as Hussaini Brahmins for the role in promoting Hindu-Muslim unity
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Now this word "celebrate" has put me in confusion. Is this a day of celebration or mourning? I can't imagine people celebrating the death of their prophet's grandson. After reading Kinzz's comment above, it appears like a sacrifice for the sake of religion...which means that Hussain was a good guy. Why do you celebrate a good guy's death/murder?
celebrate has been used as a day for remembering the sacrifice. There is also an element of celebration. Its not the death, its the cause for which grandson of the prophet sacrificed his life.
Celebration is incorrect - commemoration is the right term. We commemorate Imam Hussain (as)'s martyrdom and remember the lessons of his sacrifice - but more than that, it is also a platform for us to learn more and receive dars about how we as individuals can be better Muslims and social citizens. Shared grief is unifying in a way that little else is.
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History book ‘Chach nama’ also claims that Raja Dahir or his father also offered refuge to Imam Hussain in Sindh, but I’m not sure about the authenticity of this claim. There is a place Laahoot La Makaan (on Sindh - Balochistan border), where many shia of Sindh go every year. They claim that there is a house of Hazrat Ali (RA), father of Hazrat Hussain. But again, we don’t find any reference in history about Hazrat Ali’s visiting Sindh.
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Kisi qaum ka khareeda howa nahi hay magar
Sittam-garron kay siwa Hussain sab ka hay....
Re: Hamare hain Hussain
Most of the material is either Urdu or Persian. Karen Armstrong in her book ‘Islam’ discussed this issue briefly and to the point.
The issue got emotional attachment, because of the involvement and suffering of family of the Prophet.