Imam Hussain Quotes

“They were therefore the continuation of that divine line, not just by blood but by character, words, and deeds.”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy

“When an individual is raised to believe in things that contradict his innate nature, contradiction and doubt begin to tear his character apart.”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy

“The Holy Prophet (s) broke the social norms of the time and taught his followers – through both words and actions – how to properly raise their children with love and care.”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy

“At that time, the Arab community took pride in concealing their emotions and not expressing any love for their children. They saw any form of emotional expression as weak and petty. An individual once saw the Holy Prophet (s) kissing and playing with his grandsons in the mosque. The man was horrified and chastised the Holy Prophet (s), proudly exclaiming that he has ten sons and not once did he ever kiss any of them. The Holy Prophet (s) tells the man that he has a heart of stone that is as distant as can be from human nature.”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy

“Indeed Allah desires to repel all impurity from you, O People of the Household, and purify you with a thorough purification.[7]”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy

“the message he delivered would be safeguarded and would remain until the Day of Judgment. This is to the contrary of the history of all other pervious messages which were at some point distorted by individuals who wanted to safeguard their own interests and ambitions. God promised that the message of Islam would not be distorted like the pervious messages.”
― Sayyid Ali Al-Hakeem, Imam Hussain: Life and Legacy