In Quest of Free Conscience
By: Kayhan Int’l Staff Writer
“If you don’t have religion, at least have a free conscience in your worldly affairs”.
This is one of the famous statements of the person who stands as the supreme symbol of sacrifice to make humanitarian values immortal, and whose martyrdom conscientious people throughout the world commemorate during the first ten days of Muharram.
Imam Husain (AS) who made truth triumph over falsehood needs no introduction.
His universal message for the salvation of human societies from the tentacles of tyrants has long been internationalized and knows no borders, whether natural in the form of such geographical features as mountains and seas, or manmade like the imaginary lines drawn across regional and world maps to indicate nation states.
The blood of the Prophet’s grandson triumphed over naked swords, because his uprising was not suicidal, but an accurately planned resistance and battle against heavy odds that has served as a catalyst for reforms and revolutions in every age and place.
If ceremonies commemorating the heartrending tragedy of Karbala are an indication of the spirit of resistance, the dedicated research of scholars of every field, including the defence industries, are further proofs of the Iranian nation’s firm faith in the philosophy of Imam Husain’s (AS) movement.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Iran is holding out the torch of guidance for human societies in their quest for peace and justice.
The Islamic Republic thus needs to mobilize all its resources for securing the country against every kind of threat, and also for continuing its humanitarian efforts for helping the people of the region and beyond (including Gaza) to overcome crises created by the hegemons to destabilize countries.
In short, as people all over the world – not necessarily Muslims – acknowledge the epic of Ashura as the most inspirational event for achieving the cherished goal of building a global society based on social justice and free of biological, chemical, and nuclear threats, the Immortal Martyr of Karbala, indeed stands out as the Ark of Salvation.
Imam Husain (AS), true to the tidings of his grandfather Prophet Muhammad (SAWA), has taught us that it is adherence to his path that enables us to defeat such sadistic hordes as the Zionists and the US regime.