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Mirror of Aashoora

 

Human has always desired a better life. Of course issues such as a decent place to live, food to eat, clothes to wear and ... are the basic needs of every human being which must be resolved. But what is a better life? Some people may say that having a better financial situation leads to a better life. If that is so, then why do many people -who have more than enough money- not feel happy and satisfied? In the year 2004 A.D., one out of ten people in Switzerland died from suicide and over fifty percent of the population confessed that they had seriously considered killing themselves! How is it that a person with enough money and many hobbies feels so lonely that he does not want to live any more? The divorce rates in developed countries are rising much faster than other countries. Why can two people, who have a comfortable life and have loved each other, not tolerate one another? Alarming statistics like these, are increasing day by day, all over the world. Such information and alike indicate that having more money does not necessarily mean more happiness.

Islam says that financial needs of human beings must be reasonably met but with a sacred goal in mind. Human should be able to, with peace of mind, attend to his soul and establish a relationship with God. Human, without worrying for his daily bread, has to find the opportunity to realize that he is not an independent phenomenon rather, he is totally dependent upon the Compassionate and Merciful Allah, and He is watching every move he makes. Human must constantly keep in mind that he shall return to Allah, i.e. it is vital for us to believe with all our hearts that we are moving towards Eternity, and not just towards death, and therefore, we must plan and act accordingly. Thus, based on Islam, a better life is a more meaningful life, a life in which God is not forgotten. A better life is a life with the most realistic goal, the goal of drawing closer to Allah and blissful Eternity, the only goal which can cause, true happiness and peace of mind for humankind, both here and in the Hereafter.

Every single one of God's Prophets came and after them, their Successors, they all expressed this better life for humankind and presented the path towards a better life here and Hereafter. But every time, the money and power hungry ones disobeyed the Prophets and their Successors, and distorted the Path towards Eternal happiness. Finally the last Prophet came. Mohammad(PBUH&HP) addressed the followers of previous Prophets and clearly revealed the distortions. Islam has re-invited the Jews and Christians and the followers of all holy Prophets back to the right path towards eternity. The Prophet of Islam warned his own nation not to follow the foot steps of the previous nations. But after the Prophet, the power hungry ones did the same thing previous ones had done and blocked the right path towards eternal happiness and bliss.

In Aashoora, actually two ideas stood against one another. On the one side, there were those who believed that money and power could cause a better life. On the other side, with Imam Hossain (PBUH), there were those who believed that a better life was the everlasting life which pleased Allah. Aashoora was the manifestation of every human desire, good and evil. On the one side, the manifestation of loving power and money appeared on the screen of history. They brutally broke every covenant, deceived, lied, justified and killed the most beloved by God to get what they wanted. The interesting point is that ironically they did not even achieve what they wanted in this world! These are all the things which a human -who has forgotten God- is willing to do to get what he wants. Aashoora was a mirror reflecting human's evil desires. On the other side, the manifestation of loving God appeared on the screen of history. They sincerely remained faithful to every covenant and patiently loved and obeyed God and the representative of God to their last breath. These are the things which a human -who loves God with every drop of his blood- is willing to do to please God. Aashoora was a mirror reflecting human's purest desires.

In Aashoora, the best of Allah's people were martyred. In Aashoora, one of the most perfect creations of Allah and most beloved by Allah, was martyred. Hossain (PBUH) was the manifestation of every thing beautiful and wonderful; he was the manifestation of piety, honesty, purity, humanity, patience, obedience, kindness, courage, honor ... . Two fronts stood against one another, that day. Loving Shaitaan vs. loving Allah. Loving the one and only God does not mean forgetting the world. We can love Allah with all our hearts and souls, and at the same time have a normal worldly life based on Allah's standards. We can consider this world as a ladder to help us reach Eternity rather than considering it the goal itself, i.e. loving the world is wrong but living in the world under the Light of Allah, is not. The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH&HP) has said:

 

At top of all mistakes, is the love of the world ... .”

 

By looking in the mirror of Aashoora, we find our hearts; we learn to love God and his values and not to love any thing against divine values. Aashoora is an ocean of celestial gnosis. There is no way to express Aashoora in just a few sentences. Mahdi (PBUH) reviews this everlasting epic every morning and every evening, and as he says himself, drops of blood fall from his eyes in place of tear drops! The only one on earth today whose heart really and truly beats for Aashoora, is Mahdy, the rest of us only try and cry ... .