Area Muslims Commemorate Life Of Their Imam Husain, Strengthen Resolve For Social Engagement

November 6, 2016 Religion

11-5-16-husain-day-1 — Attendees at the 2016 Imam Husain Day commemoration at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered Nov. 5 at Masjid-e-Ali Mosque to celebrate the life and mourn the death of one of the most significant prophets in Shi’a Islam, and to renew their commitments to social justice.

More than 14 centuries ago, Husain Ibn Ai and about 70 of his followers were killed in Karbala, in present-day Iraq, after refusing to pledge allegiance to Yazid I, head of the caliphate at the time. Husain objected to what he considered injustices perpetrated by Yazid, and thought that the Caliph’s lifestyle was not in accord with their prophet’s teachings.

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