Hazrat Imam e Hussain (RA) taught us how to speak truth in face of adversity: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

In his special message on the Ashura, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has said that the character of the Prophet's Family is a beacon of light for all the movements that are waging struggle against injustice and oppression. He said that the essential message of Karbala is to never give in to the forces of falsehood, evil and oppression.

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the Prophet's Family exposed the dictatorship and brutality of elements that wanted perpetuation of their power in the garb of Islam. He said that the Prophet's Household not only protected rights of the downtrodden by rendering great sacrifices but also eliminated the Yazidi thought. He said that Hazrat Imam e Hussain (RA) taught every member of Muslim community how to speak truth and demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.

The MQI founding-leader advised the youth to mould their character in accordance with the teachings of Hazrat Imam e Hussain (RA). He said that we should make the study of blessed lives of the Prophet's Family the part of our routine to distinguish between truth and falsehood and to save ourselves from attacks of 'Khawarij'. He said that there is no place for any oppression and brutality in the presence of Hussaini thought. He said that where there is violence & brutalities in abundance, one should assume that such a society has comprised with Yazidiyat.

Dr Qadri paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam e Hussain (RA), his family and companions for rendering exemplary sacrifices to uphold the banner of truth and save Islamic teachings from being disfigured.

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