بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
1. Aim of Imam Hussain (AS)’s Revolution
The aim of my revolution is to reform the society and revive the true teachings of Islam (Tuhaf al-Uqul, p.243).
2. Being Free-spirited
If you don’t believe in any religion, at least be free-spirited and honest in your actions (Bihar-al- Anwar, Vol. 45, P. 51).
3. Revolt against Tyranny
I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant; rather, I rose seeking reformation for the nation of Islam (Bihar-al- Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 329).
4. Patience in the Journey toward What Is Right
On the Day of Ashura, he addressed his companions: “Be patient, you noble ones. Death is only a bridge which takes you from misery and loss to the vast Paradise and the eternal graces”. (Bihar-al- Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 297)
5. Peacemaking and Preventing from War
O’ people! Listen to my words and don’t hasten to start a war, so that I clarify the reason behind my revolution. (al-Shaykh al-Mufid, al-Irshad, p.253)
6. Being a Just Leader
On the night of Ashura, he gathered his followers in his tent, put out the light and said: “Beware that I give you permission to leave this place; there is no obligation on you anymore, and you can all leave.”
However, not even one of them left his side…. (al-Shaykh al-Mufid, al-Irshad, p. 250)
7. Being a Steadfast Seeker
joBe steadfast and firm in the way toward what is right, even if your journey is full of pain and challenges. (Usul al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 28)
8. Preserving Human Dignity
Death with dignity is better than a life of abasement. (Bihar-al- Anwar, Vol. 44, P. 192)
9. Being Courageous
By God, I will never surrender to my enemies like a humiliated person and never pledge allegiance to them like slaves. (Bihar-al- Anwar, Vol. 45, P. 7)
10. Martyrdom for What is Right
To me, death for the sake of what is right, is nothing but happiness, and living under tyrants nothing but living in a hell .(Tuhaf-al- Uqoul, P. 245) Read More Here