The Enduring Influence of Imam Husayn and Zaynab’s Legacy - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Arba'in of Imam Husayn was commemorated on Sunday with 21.48 million visitors in Karbala, compared to 2 million in 2003. - Imam Husayn's uprising against Yazid remains an inspiring example of resisting tyranny. - Some scholars under tyrant rulers teach obedience to unjust rulers, condemning Imam Husayn's rebellion. - Independent scholars see Imam Husayn as a source of inspiration, including Shaykh Muhammad 'Abduh, who emphasized the duty to resist rulers who abandon Islamic principles. - Imam Husayn is described as the "lamp of guidance and the ark of salvation." - Oppressed individuals and those with clear consciences support the oppressed, as seen in global protests against oppression, including in Gaza. - University students are demanding divestment from companies involved in Israel's occupation of Palestine, with San Francisco State University beginning to divest from weapons manufacturers. - The women of Banu Hashim, particularly Zaynab, played a crucial role in spreading Imam Husayn's message after his martyrdom. - Imam Husayn's movement is divided into two phases: his leadership until Ashura and Zaynab's leadership afterward. - Zaynab's sermon in Yazid's palace challenged his tyranny, asserting that their memory and revelation could not be erased. - Yazid's grave is abandoned, while shrines of Zaynab in Damascus and Cairo are visited by both Sunnis and Shias, with devotees believing their prayers are answered through her intercession. - Naguib Mahfouz, an Egyptian novelist, highlighted the deep devotion of Cairo's people to Zaynab's shrine in his writings. Friday Juma Khutba August 30th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)