Islamic Revolution closely linked with Imam Hussein’s school of thought

ID: 47261 | Date: 2022/03/04
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to maintain that that the struggle for the Islamic revolution was inspired by Imam Hussain (PBUH) who rose against all types of injustices and tyranny.


The founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said through his messages, speeches and works that the Islamic Revolution has had deep roots in Imam Hussain’s divine-oriented uprising against cruelty. 


According to Imam Khomeini, the Islamic revolution was inspired by the genuine teachings of Islam, which are closely associated with Imam Hussein (PBUH)’s school of thought.


Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world, stressed on promoting universal message of Imam Hussain.


The month of Sh’aban which is sacred on Islamic calendar, reminds believers, marks progressive Islam and inspires believers and faithful people for guarding divine values.


The 3rd of Shaban – coincides with birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam and one of his truthful infallible successors.


The holy prophet said in a famous tradition which has been reported through numerous sources that “Hussein is from me and I am From Hussein”


The honorable prophet of Islamic through one of his well-known tradition also said, “"Hussain (PBUH) is torch of guidance and Ark of salvation".


Imam Hussian’s divine personality, his closeness to God, the Almighty, and message would continue to guide entire mankind for next generations.


Imam Hussain’s role in leading and guiding the mankind has made him unprecedented divine role-model for entire humanity.


The grandson of the holy prophet has become symbol of resistance against all injustices.  


The whole humanity has been recommended to certainly follow the footsteps of Imam Hussain (PBUH) to gain prosperity in this world and salvation hereafter.


In addition, following Imam Hussian’s teachings would also attract the divine mercy, and attain the bliss and felicity.


Imam Hussain (PBUH) became distinguished amongst other martyrs and revolutionaries by characteristics.


He became the master of all martyrs – from the first to the last. This happened because of the majesty of the aims for which he started his revolution, the immensity of the sacrifice that he offered, and the perfection he achieved in various dimensions. 


Imam Khomeini frequently recommended believers and faithful people to seek guidance from path of Imam Hussain, which is a sources of inspiration and salvation.


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