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Saba Yemen
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Raymah holds seminar commemorating Imam Hussein (AS) martyrdom
Raymah - Saba: The Office of Endowments and Guidance in Raymah province, in cooperation with the General Mobilization in Al-Jabin District, organized a cultural seminar on Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), under the slogan "Never to Humiliation." The seminar, attended by Governorate Deputies Hafez Al-Wahidi and Fahd Al-Harisi, as well as the Head of the Guidance Sector in the governorate, Radwan Al-Hadidi, addressed aspects of the tragedy of Karbala, the suffering of the Muslim Ummah due to the oppression faced by the Prophet's Household (Ahlul Bayt), and the ongoing injustices endured by the Palestinian people amid an unacceptable Arab silence. The discussions focused on the lessons from the Husseini school of thought and following the path of the nation's leaders in correcting the Ummah's condition and overcoming humiliation and subjugation. The seminar emphasized that the Yemeni people commemorate Ashura while continuing their steadfast support for the Palestinian people in their struggle against arrogance, following the example of Imam Hussein (AS). It also highlighted that commemorating this occasion reflects the people's connection to the Master of Martyrs (Imam Hussein) and his principles, affirming that the Yemeni people have chosen to follow Hussein's path in confronting injustice and tyranny. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Women's role in Karbala
Listen to article Karbala is the holy land of sacrifice, where defeat and victory were redefined. This historic event revealed not only the bravery of men but also the extraordinary courage of women, who prepared their sons, brothers, husbands and fathers to give their lives in accordance with the will of Allah and in line with the true spirit of Islam. Nowhere else in history is such unity and determination among women as evident as in Karbala, where they willingly offered their loved ones for martyrdom. The unique precedent set in Karbala saw women witnessing and joyfully offering their loved ones to safeguard the mission of Hussain ibn Ali (AS). These great women are revered not only for their sacred blood but also for their noble acts. Umme Rubab, wife of Imam Hussain, handed her six-month-old son, Ali Asghar, to him, knowing the baby would not return alive. Her son, parched and without water for three days, was struck by an arrow intended for warhorses and elephants, yet his mother entrusted him to a sacred death. Umme Laila, wife of Imam Hussain, sent her eighteen-year-old son Ali Akbar to the battlefield. Cherished by all for his resemblance to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Ali Akbar met his fate and returned covered in blood. Umme Farwa, the widow of Hassan ibn Ali (AS), allowed her son, Qasim, to go to the battleground with Hussain's permission, knowing he would return in pieces. Ummul Baneen, the mother of Abbas, raised him with the sole purpose of safeguarding Hussain. She taught him from childhood to serve Hussain, whether in life or death. Abbas fulfilled his promise, giving his life for Hussain and losing both his arms while bringing water from the Euphrates River. Sakina, Hussain's four-year-old daughter, who had never once slept without resting her little head on her father's chest, bore the slaps of Shemir on her face and had her earrings snatched and looted. Other strong women who witnessed the tragedy of Karbala and carried the mission of Imam Hussain for a noble cause include Fizza, a loyal servant of Fatima, who accompanied the family to Karbala; Ramla (Umme Habiba), wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him); Amina, daughter of Muslim ibn Aqil, who witnessed the loss of her father and relatives during the battle; Umme Wahhab, wife of Abdullah, who encouraged her husband to support Hussain and mourned his martyrdom with loyalty; and Amina, daughter of Hassan and niece of Hussain, who contributed to the legacy of the Ahlul Bayt through her suffering and dedication. Fatima Zehra, the Queen of Paradise, was the mother of Hussain, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and the wife of Ali. She knew the fate of her son and reared him with love and care so that he could offer a sacred sacrifice for Allah. Among the brave women of Karbala, Zainab, the sister of Hussain and daughter of Ali, stood out as a leader. She showed immense courage and strength, leading the group after the battle and defending the sacrifice of Hussain and his entire family. Zainab cursed Yazid and his soldiers for their brutal murder of the pious family of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). She advocated for the righteousness of Hussain and his sacred mission from the manipulations of Yazid, who engaged in practices prohibited by Allah. These women are models of courage. They made Karbala a sacred land of sacrifice through their unified consent to give away their loved ones for the will of Allah, to preserve the religion of Islam and to stand firm with Hussain, the Imam of the time. History remembers these women as noble individuals who sacrificed everything for Hussain's sacred mission. Their noble sacrifices continue to inspire women throughout all times.
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
War on women
Another Muharram approaches. Once again, we will gather and mourn wearing black while remembering a tyrant's violence and a family's sacrifice. But let this not be another year where we ritualistically grieve Karbala and then return to silencing our women. Let this not be another Muharram where we cry over Yazid's cruelty while enabling our own. Because if not for a woman, Islam wouldn't have survived. Not the Quran you recite. Not the Hadith you forwarded. Not the faith you gatekeep while violating every principle it upholds. Islam would never have made it past its earliest trials, political boycotts, economic starvation and rebellions, if it weren't carried on the backs, in the arms, and through the voices of women. Before Islam had a following, it had Bibi Khadijah (RA), not just a supporter, but the first believer. A businesswoman. A strategist. A financier. The one who bankrolled the mission of the Prophet (PBUH) when no man dared. When Quraysh exiled him, it was her caravan, her gold, her unwavering faith that sheltered him. It was Bibi Fatima (AS) who bore the lineage through which the Ahlul Bayt lived on. The axis of legacy. The embodiment of strength in grief. It was Aisha (RA) who brilliantly narrated over 2,000 hadith and debated scholars. Her voice helped shape the jurisprudence we now cite while refusing to let women speak in the same rooms. And then came Bibi Zainab (AS), shattered, shackled, but unafraid. After Karbala had become a graveyard and her brother Imam Hussain (AS) lay slaughtered in the sand, it was she who rose, not with weapons, but with words. Dragged to the court of Yazid, surrounded by mockery, she did not ask for mercy. She gave a sermon. She didn't break. She broke him. She was not just surviving. She was defying. And yet today, in a land that recites their names in every sermon, we silence their daughters. We call it modesty when we erase them. We call it culture when we kill them. We turn their resistance into relics, then light candles at their graves. As though mourning without action ever saved anyone. In 2024 alone, over 5,200 cases of gender-based violence were reported in Pakistan — murders, rapes, forced marriages, suicides, disappearances. We call our daughters Zainab, but fear their fire. We call them Aisha, but shush their speech. We call them Khadijah, but question their independence. We call them Fatima, but scorn their principles. We want them quiet. Covered. Passive. We fear their intellect, police their tone and question their clothing. Every year, we mourn the tragedies of the past and the violence of now and walk in processions. We cry for Karbala and for today's graves. And then? We go back. Back to honour killings, child brides, acid attacks. To clerics who blame women, politicians who mock abuse, courts that shame victims, and homes where daughters are silenced. We mourn the dead but never protect the living. Guilt has never been enough. You cannot grieve Karbala and ignore the women being buried in your own neighbourhood. You cannot claim love for Imam Hussain (AS) while tolerating Yazid's spirit in your own actions. If your grief does not make you just, then it is performance. If your rituals don't translate into compassion, then they are empty. If you cry for the women of Islam but ignore the pain of living women, then you are the problem. Because Karbala was not just a battlefield. It was a woman with a voice. And she didn't whisper. Because Muharram will come and go. But the Yazid of today doesn't need a throne; he rules from homes, offices, police stations, pulpits, parliaments, WhatsApp groups, comment sections, and benches. All he needs is a gun, a platform, and our silence. And too many others, like the armies that watched Karbala unfold, just looked away. Had Bibi Zainab stayed silent, you wouldn't even have a story to tell. So tell it. Live it. Let this be the year your grief grows a spine.
Al Manar
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Promises Sayyed Nasrallah: Resistance Will Endure in New Phase
In a moment of historic significance, Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed the massive crowds mourning the martyrdom of Sacred Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and his companion, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. Speaking via video screens at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Sheikh Qassem delivered a powerful speech, pledging that the resistance would endure despite all sacrifices. Saluting the throngs of mourners, he declared, 'O' most honorable people, you have upheld the covenant!' His eminence emphasized Sayyed Nasrallah's pivotal role in leading the resistance to the nation and uniting the nation with the resistance. A Tribute to Hezbollah's Great MartyrSayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Sheikh Qassem honored Hezbollah martyred secretary general Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah as 'a historic and unparraleld leader—a beacon for the free people of the world, a beloved figure among the resistance fighters, the oppressed, and the downtrodden.' 'He was a man who led the resistance to the nation and the nation to the resistance, with his unwavering focus always on Palestine and Al-Quds,' his eminence added. Sheikh Qassem highlighted that Sayyed Nasrallah assumed the presidency of Hezbollah's Executive Council in 1989 before becoming Secretary General in 1992, a position he held until the day of his martyrdom. 'This great man was wholly devoted to Islam and Wilayah to Ahlul Bayt (AS). He was sincere, loyal, compassionate, generous, humble, resolute, courageous, wise, strategic, and deeply beloved by the resistance fighters.' A Solemn Pledge of Loyalty In a heartfelt vow to the martyred leader, Sheikh Qassem pledged, 'We will honor your will. We will continue on this path, even if we are all martyred and even if our homes are destroyed over our heads.' He further praised Sayyed Nasrallah's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, affirming: 'Sayyed Nasrallah's contribution to reviving the Palestinian cause was immense, and we will remain steadfast in this covenant.' Sheikh Qassem also extended his condolences and congratulations to the families of the two great martyrs, the families of all resistance martyrs, and their supporters. Resistance and the Struggle for Palestine Reaffirming Hezbollah's unwavering stance on Palestine, Sheikh Qassem asserted that 'Palestine is our right and our compass. We support its liberation and will confront Trump's displacement scheme. Lebanon is the final homeland for its people, and we are its people.' 'The sacrifices we have made are unparalleled, just as the level of Israeli criminality in Gaza and the region is unprecedented. The battle to support Gaza is part of our belief in liberating Palestine.' 'The Israeli enemy aimed to eliminate the resistance in both Gaza and Lebanon, but the scale of sacrifices was immense, and the resilience was unparalleled—this is a great achievement.' A New Phase Sheikh Qassem emphasized that the resistance remains strong in numbers and capabilities. 'Our people remain strong. Now, we have entered a new phase—one with different tools and methods,' his eminence declared. Sheikh Qassem sent a direct and clear message to Washington saying, 'Your project is doomed. You will not achieve through politics what you failed to accomplish on the battlefield.' Israeli Occupation Blatant Ceasefire Violations Addressing the ongoing battle along Lebanon's southern border, Sheikh Qassem revealed that despite deploying over 75,000 soldiers, the Israeli enemy has failed to enter Lebanese territory. His eminence accused the Israeli enemy of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement while reaffirming Hezbollah's commitment to it. 'We are facing a brutal occupation and relentless aggression. Yet, the resistance remains strong and unwavering. The inevitable victory is coming,' his eminence stated. Sheikh Qassem made a firm promise to Lebanese prisoners held by the Israeli occupation, vowing, 'We will not abandon you. We will exert all necessary pressure to secure your freedom.' Sheikh Qassem also outlined Hezbollah's strategic approach to the confrontation. 'We have taken a clear step: the Lebanese state must assume its responsibilities. As for us, we will act according to circumstances—we will open fire when we see fit, and we will exercise patience when we see fit,' his eminence declared. Sheikh Qassem directly addressed the United States, warning that its schemes would fail. He urged Washington to abandon its conspiracies, emphasizing that patience should not be mistaken for weakness, as Hezbollah would never accept occupation in silence. Turning to Lebanese advocates of sovereignty, he questioned their silence in the face of Israeli and US aggression. He challenged them to reflect on their inaction, asking, 'Where were you when an agreement was possible? Why do we hear no condemnation from you against the Israeli enemy?' Reaffirming Hezbollah's ideological roots, Sheikh Qassem declared the party's allegiance to the path of resistance, tracing its lineage to Imam Khamenei, Imam Khomeini, Imam Sayyed Musa Sadr, Sayyed Abbas Al-Mousawi, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Hajj Qassem Soleimani, and Hajj Imad Mughniyeh. He reiterated that resistance remains the foundation and will persist as long as occupation continues. At the same time, Hezbollah remains committed to building a strong and just Lebanese state under the Taif Agreement, upholding national unity, civil peace, and inclusive governance. He also reaffirmed Hezbollah's unbreakable alliance with the Amal Movement, warning against attempts to divide them: 'Our bond is sealed with blood. We stand as one in position, choices, and politics.' Concluding his speech, Sheikh Qassem bid a final farewell to the martyred leaders, saying, 'Rest in God's peace, O Sayyed Nasrallah, alongside your loyal companion, Sayyed Safieddine. Rest with the prophets and the martyrs… This is a day of God, a day like the one of Imam Hussain (AS), O' grandsons of Imam Hussain.'
