It is true that the discovery of new knowledges and rapid advancement in sciences have enabled man to scale new frontiers in development and progress. However, at the same time, these very developments have created an environment where man is shackled by materialism. This materialistic approach to life has resulted in a situation wherein if man does not find any apparent benefit, rather any monetary benefit, in anything, he raises questions about its very purpose.
In this intellectual environment, educated individuals often raise this question ’ what is the benefit of remembering the event of Karbala, which occurred more than 1300 years ago’ What is achieved by involving an entire community in mourning the event’ Such questions and others like these are often raised in varying degrees and tones.
We are Muslims. The verses of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and his progeny (a.s.) are a beacon of guidance for us. Therefore, all we need to see is how this deed of mourning (Azadaari) is dealt with in the light of the Holy Quran and traditions. The aim of life for any believer is attaining the satisfaction and pleasure of Almighty Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.a.). This is possible only through the guidance offered by the Holy Quran. Hence, we present some thoughts below on this topic from the Holy Quran itself.
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