Ashura

1. Choice: the cause of felicity or adversity 2. The reasons of Imam Hussain’s mission 3. The true nature of Imam Hussain followers and Yazid’s army 4. Imam Hussain’s companions: two examples 5. A martyr’s blood: the cause of immortality 6. Keeping alive the truth of the Day of Ashura and the message of Imam Hussain 7. Every human's role in creating history

Shia, as one of the main components of Islamic society, has always had a revolutionary attitude towards other religions throughout history. The Shi'ite school has been the promoter of movements that have stood up to oppression, and this political thought has shaped Shia political and social movements throughout history. Historically, the turning point of the Shia revolution and the formation of Shia protest movements is the Ashura incident in the year 61 AH. And the land of Karbala as the Shias holy shrine of and the place of Imam Hussein martyrdom (a.s.) has always, at all times and places, conveyed the ideological burden of the Ashura event to Shia communities. Thus, the formation and activity of Shia movements can be traced well after the Karbala event and examined in terms of the effects that Karbala has had on their structure and continuity in different categories. The present study aimed to investigate the role of Karbala in the formation and continuation of Shia movements in the context of political geography based on Gatman's theory of iconography. To this aim, Descriptive-analytical methods and library and document studies are used. Based on the results, this influence has not always been the same at different times, and in each period, it has manifested itself in different ways depending on the temporal and spatial requirements and the degree of Shia community readiness. That can investigate the type and extent of this effect on dual format in the Imamiyyah and the Zaydiyyah method. So, the categorization of Shi'ite movements is as following: Imam Hussein's revenge and revenge revolts, Zaydiyya uprisings, movements that led to the formation of the government, and contemporary Shi'ite movements.

SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: Possessing a collection of ethical qualities sets apart a virtuous human being from the rest and steers them toward everlasting bliss. It is a widely recognized fact that God's messengers and spiritual leaders exemplified these qualities, even in the most arduous and bleakest circumstances. This was particularly evident on the day of ‘Āshūrā, when Imam Hussein fearlessly showcased these qualities in Karbala, addressing His formidable adversaries and encouraging them to opt for the righteous path. It is not surprising that Imam Hussein demonstrated such nobility amidst the turmoil of warfare, as his father Ali once asserted that through a change of circumstances, the mettle of men is known. On the 10th of Moharram, we must fully immerse ourselves in Imam Hussein's enlightening utterances, striving to grasp his profound truth.METHOD & FINDING: Through this examination, we intend to delve into the moral high ground that Imam Hussein adopted on this momentous day, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology. Through undertaking this investigation, we have managed to uncover several priceless facets of Imam Hussein's character, which became evident on a day unparalleled in human history. In his speeches, Imam Hussein emphasized the importance of virtues such as gentle articulation, alignment with a divine, prophetic, and Quranic approach, unwavering resolve and refusal to yield to the adversary, as well as humbleness and rejection of conceit before the Almighty, among various others.CONCLUSION: These facets demonstrate the authentic model of moral virtues embodied by Imam Hussein, which are proven in times of difficulty and crisis. His steadfastness in these principles reflects the mark of a truly perfect man.