Too much Matam ?

[Kikoy]

Re: Too much Matam ?

@Clan of Ali

First of all, the 12 Imams and Ahlul Bayt are NOT dead. please, have a bit of respect. They are shahyd as the fought and were martyred in the way of Islam. Crying and mourning for them is essential to keep our faith intact. They were infallibles and were descendents of our beloved Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH). Carrying out Matam is a form of remembering our Imams, what they went through to keep the religion of Islam alive today. If it wasn't for their efforts and how they lived their lives, you and me wouldn't be here today. They are so close to us, even closer than our own immediate family members. Wouldn't you mourn your family's death?

Yes I agree with you to commemorate the death or the martyrdom is essential to strengthen your remmeberance. What i am questioning is why some lose their mind over it? IF someone was to convince me about the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his family....a story about his virtues and the message and knowledge he left would be more effective than this. But those who wish to express their emotions are free to do so. But the thing is straight after the time alloted for crying etc...people sit down for dinner like nothing happened? I find it so difficult to come to terms with! So live your whole life with the message that was intended for you...carry it in your heart always and not simply for the public for the designated days. You will be a better representative of your Imams if you do that...in my most humble opinion with utmost respect for you.