Thomas Carlyle has relayed this about the Tragedy of Karbala:
“The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Husain and his companions were the rigid believers of God. They illustrated that numerical superiority does not count when it comes to truth and falsehood. The victory of Husain despite his minority marvels me!”
For references check http://www.al-islam.org/encyclopedia/chapter5b/2.html
The Messenger of Allah said: “Al-Hasan and al-Husain are the chiefs of the youth of Paradise and Fatimah is the chief of their women.”
The Messenger of Allah said: “Husain is from me and I am from Husain.”
The Prophet (PBUH) looked toward Ali, Hasan, Husain, and Fatimah (AS), and then said: "I am in war with those who will fight you, and in peace with those who are peaceful to you."4. The Messenger of Allah said: “He who loves al-Hasan and al-Husain, loved me, and he who makes them angry has made me angry.”
The Messenger of Allah said: “I named Hasan and Husain and Muhsin the names of the sons of Aaron (Haroon) who were: Shubbar, Shubair, and Mushbir.”
Usamah ibn Zayd narrated: I went to the Prophet (PBUH&HF) one night about something I required and he came out with something (I did not know what) under his cloak. When I had finished telling him my business I asked him what he had
under his cloak, and when he opened it I saw al-Hasan and al-Husayn on his hips. He then said, “These are my sons and my daughter’s sons. O Allah, I love them, so I beseech Thee to love them and those who love them.”
Anas ibn Malik Narrated: When Allah’s Messenger (PBUH&HF) was asked which member of his family was dearest to him, he replied, “Al-Hasan and al-Husain.” He used to say to Fatimah, “Call my two sons to me,” and then would sniff and cuddle them.
al-Bukhari Narrated from Ibn Abi Na’m: I have heard Prophet saying: “They (Hasan and Husain) are my two sweet-smelling flowers in this world.”
Whosoever wishes to such a person who lives on earth but whose dignity is honoured by the Heaven-Dwellers, should see my grandson Husain.
O my son! Thy flesh is my flesh and thy blood is my blood; thou art a leader, the son of a leader and the brother of a leader; thou art a spiritual guide, the son of a spiritual guide and the brother of a spiritual guide; thou art an Imam the son of an
Imam and the brother of an Imam; thou art the father of nine Imams, the ninth of whom would be the Qaim (the last infallible spiritual guide)
The punishment inflicted on the murderer of Husain in hell would be equal to half of the total punishment to be imposed on the entire sinners of the world.
When the Holy Prophet informed Lady Fatima of the Martyrdom in store for his grandson, she burst into tears as asked “O my father! when would my son be martyred?” “In such a critical moment,” replied the Holy Prophet, “when neither I nor you, nor Ali would be alive.” This accentuated her grief and she inquired again, “Who then, O my father, would commemorate Husain’s Martyrdom?” The Holy Prophet said, “The men and the women of a particular group of my followers, who will befriend my Ahlul Bayt, will mourn for Husain andcommemorate his martyrdom each year in every century.”
Who is Thomas Carlyle?
Sheraz
We do not need a non believer to testify on behalf of Imaam Hussian RA to prove his standing in the Islamic world.
Imaam Hussain RA is regarded with high esteem regardless of which 'sect' one claims.
It's not only shias who show this respect.
The martydom of Hussain continues to serve as a becon of light for all struggles for truth and righteousness…
Shukran for sharing the above with us…Sheraz CT
Da’i
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Sheraz
We do not need a non believer to testify on behalf of Imaam Hussian RA to prove his standing in the Islamic world.
Imaam Hussain RA is regarded with high esteem regardless of which 'sect' one claims.
It's not only shias who show this respect.
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if a non believer has something good to say about Imam Hussain (as) why should it hurt us? this non believer probably knows, respect and appreciate Imam Hussain (as) more then the so called believers
"probably" being the key word. so called beleivers can be found in all groups, so i suppose they dont care. but believers inany group hold him in high reverence.
sheraz :k: thanks for sharing 
Thomas Carlyle must be a great religious scholar that his remarks are quoted to highlight the ** rigid belief of Husain and his companions.**