Muharram 1448 AH: A Month of Remembrance and Reflection
- Imam Hussain's Timeless Message of Truth and Justice
- Why the Sacrifice of Karbala Still Inspires the World
- Ashura 2026: The Enduring Relevance of Imam Hussain's Stand Against Tyranny
- Karbala's Universal Lessons for Humanity
- Imam Hussain's Reported Wish to Travel to India
- Historical Narratives Linking Karbala and India
- The Story of the Husaini Brahmins and Their Association with Karbala
Hindu Poets and Their Tributes to Imam Hussain
Justice Markandey Katju reflects on the spiritual and universal significance of Muharram 1448 AH, highlighting Imam Hussain's sacrifice at Karbala as an enduring symbol of truth, justice, and human dignity. The article also explores historical narratives connecting Karbala with India, including Imam Hussain's reported wish to travel to India and the tradition of the Husaini Brahmins…
Muharram's Message for Modern Society: Justice, Compassion, and Human Dignity
By Justice Markandey Katju
Moharram in India begins either tomorrow or the day after, depending on the visibility of the moon.
As the crescent of Muharram 1448 AH appears either tonight or tomorrow, we will enter a month of remembrance, reflection, and renewal of Imam Hussain’s everlasting stand for Truth and Justice.
Ashura (10th Moharram is likely to be observed on either the 26th or 27th of June 2026.
More than thirteen centuries after Karbala, the message of Imam Husain (A.S.) continues to transcend borders, cultures, and ages. His stand against tyranny and injustice remains a timeless beacon of courage, dignity, compassion, and truth.
For millions across India and the world, Muharram is not merely a commemoration of a historical event—it is a reaffirmation of the eternal values for which Imam Husain sacrificed everything. Karbala teaches us that principles are more precious than power, that justice is worth every sacrifice, and that humanity must always stand with the oppressed.
As we begin this sacred month, let us strive to embody the values of Karbala in our daily lives: compassion over hatred, justice over oppression, and service over selfishness.
May Muharram 1448 AH inspire us to walk the path of truth, courage, and humanity.
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I may mention 2 connections of the battle of Karbala ( 680 AD ) with India :
(1) When Imam Husain and his followers were surrounded by the tyrant Yazid's huge force at Karbala, he refused to submit, but to avoid bloodshed, offered to go to India instead of remaining in Arabia. This shows his great regard and respect for India.
(2) Husaini Brahmins went from India to Karbala to help Imam Husain, as detailed in the article below
Here is Urdu poetry written by some Hindus praising Imam Husain, the grandson of the Prophet.
I will conclude by quoting the verses of the eminent Urdu poet Josh Malihabadi :
Charkhe nave bashar ke taare hain Husain
Kya sirf Musalman ke pyaare hain Husain?
Insaan ko bedaar to ho lene do
Har quom pukaaregi hamaare hain Husain
P.S.
Charkh means sky, bashar means human, bedaar means awake.
So the qata ( quatrain ) means :
Husain is the man who is a new star in the sky
Is he the beloved only of Muslims?
Let human beings awake, and then
All communities will say, " Husain is ours "
(Justice Katju is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India and a former Chairman of the Press Council of India. These are his personal views.)
