Reflections on the Day of Ashura (Day 2) | Tragedy & Triumph: Imam Hussain (AS) & the Ahlul Bayt at Karbala | Imam Khalid Latif | 7.28.2023
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How can fasting on Ashura be transformative to our celestial selves? How can a deeper understanding of historical events strengthen our relationship with our Creator? In the second installment of his two-part halaqa on the significance of Ashura, Imam Khalid reflects upon the courageous defiance of Imam Hussain (AS) and his family, who fought bravely against tyranny and oppression and were ultimately martyred for it. Imam Khalid challenges us to look within ourselves to confront the tyranny of fear that prevents us from reaching our spiritual potential in this life and the next, and explores the relationship between the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and his family and the voluntary fasting* that Muslims are encouraged to engage in on this auspicious day. *According to Sunni tradition, fasting is recommended on the Day of Ashura, as well as on the previous or following day.
