When Fatwas Fall Prey to Expediency : An Intellectual Paradox By: Honey Bin Tariq It has been one of the greatest tragedies in human history that power corridors have always used religion as a shield for their survival. Today, when certain clerics label political and social protest as "rebellion" ( Khurooj ) or "mischief" ( Fasad )—branding it a path to hell—it is natural to ask: by what scale shall we then judge the Battle of Karbala , the greatest sacrifice in history against tyranny? 1. The Hussaini Character vs. The Courtly Narrative If absolute obedience to the state and bowing before every command is the essence of faith, then why is the refusal of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), to pledge allegiance to Yazid not labeled as rebellion? The truth is, Imam Hussain (A.S) taught the Ummah that when the foundations of a system are built on oppression, coercion, and un-Islamic principles, silence itself becomes a sin. 2. The Politics of ...
Honey bin Tariq is Pakistani Journalist/blogger/Article Writer Member American Society and Author's New York USA, Trans Journalists Association New York USA,Multan Press Club WhatsApp+923015600789