Devotion for Imam Hossein is criterion and true sign for our deep faith in God, Dr. Ali Komsari

The head of the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s institute says that deep love and devotion for Imam Hossein (PBUH) has been a criterion for our faith which has been defined by the holy prophet himself.

ID: 73376 | Date: 2022/03/07
Dr. Komsari made remarks while addressing a gathering to mark 3rd of Sh’aban which coincides with the birth anniversary of the grandson of the honorable prophet of Islam. 


The scholar stressed that Imam Hossein has been blessed and decorated with exclusive divine virtues and attributes among the infallibles. 


Citing a number of Islamic traditions, Komsari read the following quotes which predicted that the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) would continue to inspire the believers and faithful people throughout generations. 


“Surely , there exists in the hearts of the believers, with respect to the martyrdom of Hussain, a heat that never subsides,” the holy prophet said about Imam Hossein. 


Pointing to another quote by the holy prophet, Komarsi explained that “if God Almighty seeks goodness for somebody, he will bless him with the love and devotion of Imam Hossein (PBUH). 


it is worthy to mention that Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said through his messages, speeches and works that the struggle for the Islamic Revolution had deep roots in Imam Hossein (PBUH)'s divine-oriented uprising against injustice and cruelty.


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The 3rd of Shaban – on the Islamic calendar reminds us of birth anniversary of Imam Hossein (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam and one of his truthful infallible successors.


The holy prophet said through one of his well-known traditions that the parable of my Ahlul-Bayt is similar to that of Noah's Ark. The honorable prophet also said, “"al-Hossein (PBUH) is the torch of guidance and the Ark of salvation".


Imam Hosseinn’s divine personality, his closeness to God, the Almighty, and his role in leading and guiding mankind has made him an unprecedented divine role-model for the entire mankind and symbol of resistance against all injustices.  


Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world, stressed that the struggle for the Islamic revolution was inspired by the genuine teachings of Islam, and has been closely associated to movement of Imam Hossein (PBUH) who rose against all types of tyranny.


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