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He who has you, has everything, and he who has deprived himself of you is the poorest in the world. Loser is the one who chooses and be content with anyone or anything other than you. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 98, P. 228)

Never will be salvaged the people who win the consent of the creature at the cost of the dissatisfaction of the creator. (Maktal Khawarazmi, Vol. 1, P. 239)

“ Yeyote awapendaye Hassan na Husayn amenipenda, na yeyote anayewachukia amenichukia.” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

Mahatma Gandhi: My faith is that the progress of Islam does not depend on the use of sword by its believers, but the result of the supreme sacrifice of HUSAYN, the great saint.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad: The sacrifice of Imam HUSAYN is not limited to one country, or nation, but it is the hereditary state of the brotherhood of all mankind.

No one will feel secured on the Resurrection Day except those who feared God in this world. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 192)

People are slaves to the world, and as long as they live favorable and comfortable lives, they are loyal to religious principles. However, at hard times, the times of trials, true religious people are scarce. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 117)

“…., Allãh hujirafikisha na wale wajirafikishao na Husain yu adui wa wale walio maadui zake.” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

One who pursues a goal through sinful ways, will ironically distance himself from that goal, and will approach what he was afraid of. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 120)

Don't you see that the right is not conveyed and the wrong is not prohibited. Let believers wish to die and righteously meet their God. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 117)

Dr. Radha Krishnan: Though Imam Husain gave his life almost 1300 years ago, but his indestructible soul rules the hearts of people even today.

Imam Hussein (a.s.) last advice to his son, Ali (a.s.): "My son stand for truth even if it bitter."

“Hassan na Husain ni masayyidi wa vijana wa peponi.” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

Swami Shankaracharya: It is HUSAYN's sacrifice that that has kept Islam alive or else in this world there would be no one left to take Islam's name. >

Husain anatokana na mimi na mimi ninatokana na Husain…” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.) Hao (Hassan na Husain) ni maua yangu katika dunia.”(Ewe Husain), wewe u Sayyid, mwana wa Sayyid, na ndugu wa Sayyid; wewe uthibitisho (wa Mwenyezi Mungu) na mwana wa uthibitisho (wa Mwenyezi Mungu) na ndugu wa uthibitisho (wa Mwenyezi Mungu); na baba wa uthibitisho tisa ambao wa tisa wao ni Qaim wao ambaye atakuwa Al- Mahdi. Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

To me, death is nothing but happiness, and living under tyrants nothing but living in a hell. (Tohafol Okool, P. 245)

Albert Einstein : Quran is not a book of algebra or geometry but is a collection of rules which guides human beings to the right way, the way which the greatest philosophers are unable to decline it. Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

Napoleon Bonaparte ( ): Quran takes the responsibility of man prosperity alone. I hope it will not be too late that time which I can unite all the scholars of all the countries together and establish a monotone society based on principles of Quran only which will guide people to prosperity. Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant, but I rose seeking reformation for the nation of my grandfather Mohammad. I intend to enjoin good and forbid evil, to act according to the traditions of my grandfather, and my father Ali Ibn Abi-Talib. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 329)

Ewe mwanangu (Husain)! Mwili wako ni mwili wangu na damu yako ni damu yangu. Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

Gandhi ( ): By learning Quran, every body will achieve revelation secrets and religion knowledge. In Quran we don’t see anything which allows using obligation to change others religion. This sacred book says in the simplest way: “there is no obligation in religion.” Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

If you don't believe in any religion and don't fear the Resurrection Day, at least be free in this world. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 45, P. 51)

Those who worship God for the hope of gaining, they're not real worshippers, they're merchants. Those who worship God out of fear ( of punishment ), they're slaves. And those who worship God to be grateful towards their creator, they are the free people, and their worship is a real one. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 117)

Rabindranath Tagore: In order to keep alive justice and truth, instead of an army or weapons, success can be achieved by sacrificing lives, exactly what Imam HUSAYN did.

Dr. Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe (German Poet): In 1832 said, for long years, priests prevented us understanding Quran realities and greatness of its bringer, but by improvement of sciences this book will take human attention to it and become axis of thoughts. Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

Lion Tolstue (Russian philosopher): Quran contains clear realties and tenets and human beings can utilize it generally. Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

“Adhabu atakayoipewa yule mwuaji wa Husain huko Motoni itakuwa sawa na nusu (nzima) ya adhabu yote watakayoipewa wenye dhambi waulimwengu.” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

Beware that the need of people to you is among the blessings of God to you. So do not scare away the needy people when they come to you, as the God's blessings will return and go elsewhere. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 121)

Whoever seeks the satisfaction of people through disobedience of God ; Then God subjects him to people. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 126)

Avoid oppressing the one who does not have any supporter against you, other than the Almighty God. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 118)

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru: Imam HUSAYN's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of righteousness.

Mrs. Sarojini Naidu: I congratulate Muslims that from among them, HUSAYN, a great human being was born, who is reverted and honored totally by all communities.

One who reveals your faults to you like a mirror is your true friend, and one who flatters you and covers up your faults is your enemy. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 128)

Wisdom will not be complete except by following the truth. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 127)

Edward Gibbon: ( ) Considered the greatest British historian of his time. "In a distant age and climate the tragic scene of the death of HUSAYN will awaken the sympathy of the coldest reader." [The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, London, 1911, volume 5, pp ]

DR. Marks ( ): Quran contains all divine messages, which exist in all sacred books for all nations. There are verses in Quran that relates to learning science and thinking and discussing and training and I confess that this firm book has corrected many of the man mistakes. Quran in sayings of Non-Moslem Scholars

Wisdom will not be complete except by following the truth. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 127)

Associating with corrupt people makes you subject to suspicion. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 122)

This is the blood of the Lord of Martyrs (Imam Hussain) which can stir the blood of all of the Islamic nations.

Crying out of fear from God is salvation from the hellfire. (Mustadrakul Wasael, Vol. 11, P. 245)

Avoid doing what makes you obliged to apologize for it. True believers never do anything for which they have to apologize.Fake believers, on the contrary, keep doing wrong and say they are sorry in the after math. (Tohafol Okool, P. 248)

The month of Muharram the month which is the solid proof of the defeat of the superpowers before the word of righteousness. The month during which the Islamic nation's Imam has taught us the way of campaign against the tyrants of the history.

“ Ewe Mola wangu! Mpende yule ampenda Husain.” Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.)

Do not permit anybody (to come in ) before saying Salam ( greetings ). (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 117)

Among the signs of ignorance is arguing with irrational people. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 119)

Refreshing the memory of Ashura is a task of high political and religious importance.

Among the signs of a learned man is criticizing his own words and being informed of various viewpoints. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 119)

Whoever becomes generous becomes a noble; and whoever becomes stingy becomes vicions and mean-spirited (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 121)

Ashura is the national mourning day of the oppressed nation and a day of bravery and the new birth of Islam and the Muslims.

The most generous person is the one who offers help to those who do not expect him to help. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 121)

Whoever sorts out a problem of a believer, God sorts out his difficulties of this world and the here-after. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 122)

Reynold Alleyne Nicholson: > ( ) Sir Thomas Adams Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge. "HUSAYN fell, pierced by an arrow, and his brave followers were cut down beside him to the last man. Muhammadan tradition, which with rare exceptions is uniformly hostile to the Umayyad dynasty, regards HUSAYN as a martyr and Yazid as his murderer." [A Literary History of the Arabs, Cambridge, 1930, p. 197]

If you heard a person discredits the dignity and the honor of people, then try not to get introduced to him. (Balagatol Hussein ( A.S. ), P. 284)

Never raise your need except to three ( kinds of people ): to a religious, to a braveman or to a nobleman. (Biharul Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 118)

(Qur'an 19:154) And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah: "They are dead." Nay they are living though ye perceive (it) not.

Imam Hussein (a.s.) message to the Ummah: "Indeed, I do not see death (for freedom) as but happiness, and living with unjust people as nothing but grief."

And the Glorious Qur'an says: "Assuredly you will be tried in your property and in your Persons." (Qur'an3:186)

“Kufa kwa heshima ni bora kuliko kuishi kwa aibu” Imãm Husain (a.s.)

When other people turn to you in need, consider it a favor of Allah. Do not be wearied of this favor, or it will move on to someone else. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

O God, I have left the world in Your love, am ready to make my children orphans in Your love, my heart could not divert towards anyone but You, even if You cut my body into pieces in Your love. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

Ikiwa dhambi zangu ni kuwapenda watoto wa Mtume Mohammad (s.a.w.) basi ni dhambi ambazo sitatubiya. Imãm Shafii (r.a.)

“ Kama Dini ya (Mtume) Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) haiwezi kuendelea ila kwa kukitoa mhanga kichwa changu, basi upanga na uje ukichukue.” Imãm Husain (a.s.)

Experience is a Sufficient Teacher and Old Age a Sufficient Warner. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

Imam Husayn (A.S.), The Grandson of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.),the Doyen of the Martyrs, the Chief of the Youth of Paradise, the second son of Imam Ali(A.S.) and H.Fatimah Zahra (A.S.), the third Holy Imam of the Shi'ites was martyred along with his 72 faithful followers on 10 th Muharram (Ashura),61 Hijrah. In Karbala (Iraq) and saved Islam from complete destruction by his great sacrifice.

On this Sorrowful and Mourning Occasion of the Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Husayn(A.S.) and his 72 faithful followers we express our Heartfelt Grief and Condolences to the 1.4 Billion Strong Muslim Ummah and all the freedom-loving and oppressed people in the world.

Mourning sessions for Imam Hussein (A.S) who sacrificed in the Path of God, have developed young men and youth who voluntarily go to the war fronts seeking martyrdom and feel unhappy if they don't achieve it... - Imam Khomeini (RA)

If you do not believe in a religion, and do not fear the hereafter, then be free (from arrogance) in your lives. Imam Hussein (A.S)

Month of Islam Under the eyes of Allah (s.w.t) Husayn (a.s) was martyred. Alive he still is, in the hearts of the people Remember Husayn (a.s) when having Any food or water. May Allah (s.w.t) guide us, towards the right path, that Husayn and his family, fought and sacrificed for. Fatemah N. A. Hassanali

Remember! Your souls have no value less than the paradise; do not sell them cheaper. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

Katika mambo yenye kunikesheza na kuzifanya nyeupe nywele zangu ni huzuni na misiba ya kilimwengu. Imãm Shafii (r.a.)

Ikiwa dhambi zangu ni kuwapenda watoto wa Mtume Mohammad (s.a.w.) basi ni dhambi ambazo sitatubiya. Imãm Shafii (r.a.)

It is blessing on you from Allah if somebody begs of you something with humility IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

A man's merit lies in not interfering with what he is not concerned with. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

The biggest pardoner is he who forgives in spite of being strong enough to retaliate. IMAM HUSAYN (AS)

Husayn al ghareeb al ghareeb al Husayn, shaheed ashaheed ashaheed al Husayn. He gave his life for Islam, not looking back, We hesitate to follow, Iman is what we lack. Oh Muslims of the world, be strong and be wise, Oh Muslims of the world, be together and unite. Follow what he taught, don’t be shy, When wearing your Hijab, stand upright. POEM Cont...

Will you let them take your rights? That Husayn (a.s) fought for? Or will you fight back? Peaceful, without sorrow. Remember that Islam, is a way of life, Remember that Iman, is for what you should strive. Husayn al ghareebal ghareebal husayn, shaheed ashaheed ashaheed al husayn By: Sakina N. A. Hassanali

Imam Husayn (A.S) There are seventy advantages for the greeting. Sixty-nine are given to the one who greets first and one is given to the one who responds to the greeting.

Hussein! Aliuliwa shahidi pasi na makosa yoyote na kanzu yake ikatapakazwa wekundu. Imãm Shafii (r.a.)

Imam Husayn (A.S) Sitting with the intelligent is a sign of successfulness. Disputation with other than the disbelievers is a sign of ignorance. A sign of a scholar is his self- criticism of his sayings and his acquaintance with the various hypotheses.

Imam Husayn (A.S): Some people worshipped Allah for the purpose of gaining His gifts. This is the worship of the merchants. Some worshipped Him for the purpose of avoiding His punishment. This is the worship of the slaves. Some worshipped Him as showing gratitude to Him. This is the worship of the genuine ones. It is the best worship.

Ni nani atakae mfikizia Hussein ujumbe wangu na hata kama nyoyo zatukia? Imãm Shafii (r.a.)

Imam Husayn (A.S) There are seventy advantages for the greeting. Sixty-nine are given to the one who greets first and one is given to the one who responds to the greeting

Husain ni Mfalme (ni Bwana) Husain ni Mfalme wa Wafalme (ni Bwana wa Mabwana); Husain ni Dini, Husain ndiye mhifadhi wa Dini. Kichwa alikitoa, bali hakutoa mkono wake juu ya mkono wa Yazid; Hakika Husain ndiye msingi wa Lailaha illallah. Khwaja Muienuddin Chishti Ajmeri (r.a.)

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