Scholar: Imam Hussein’s Movement a Model for Building a Sustainable Civilization
Scholar: Imam Hussein’s Movement a Model for Building a Sustainable Civilization
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The uprising of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) is not merely a historical event but a comprehensive model for building a dynamic and sustainable civilization, according to Iranian religious scholar Seyed Reza Emadi. In an article published by IQNA, Emadi posits that the movement is a school of thought rooted in core values of justice, freedom, courage, and resistance against oppression.
By choosing martyrdom over submission, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) established freedom and human dignity as foundational civilizational values. Emadi explains that the movement’s intellectual depth has inspired thinkers to redefine concepts of justice and resistance, forming what is known as “Ashura civilization.”
The movement’s external impact is evident in the rituals of mourning ceremonies, Taziyeh (a religious-performance art), and social institutions that foster solidarity and charity during Muharram. Beyond the Islamic world, the movement’s message has influenced international figures like Mahatma Gandhi, who drew inspiration from its principles of non-violent struggle. This demonstrates the movement’s capacity for inter-civilizational dialogue and the global transfer of universal human values.
The article concludes that the combination of the movement’s strong intellectual foundation and its impressive outward manifestations makes it a perfect model for civilization-building, continuing to inspire societies to create a more just and humane world.
