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• 6 Muharram 1447

The representative of the leading Marja’iya offers his condolences to the Islamic world on the occasion of the martyrdom of the Prophet's beloved grandson, Al-Hussain ibn Ali (peace be upon him), and says:
What does Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) expects from Muslims today as they commemorate his martyrdom?

Nearly 14 centuries (1386 years) have passed since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), his family, and his righteous companions. The echo of his cry still resonates in the ears of Muslims, believers, and the free people of the world: "Is there a supporter who will support us." This cry was not a cry for help from a defeated or grieving man, but rather a call to humankind and Islamic conscience in anytime and anywhere - an open invitation to reflect upon what Hussain (peace be upon him) wants from us today.
Answer

Firstly: Al-Hussain (peace be upon him) wants us to be a free, conscious nation that rejects humiliation and slavery. This is the slogan he raised on the Day of Ashura: "Beware: the accursed, son of the accursed, has put us between two options for us: “Confrontation and humiliation. How impossible is humiliation for us." The first thing that Hussain (peace be upon him) wanted from the nation was freedom: freedom of conscience, freedom of speech, and freedom of decision. He wanted Muslims today not to submit to tyrants and despots, not to accept humiliation even be in the name of security, interests, or false unity. He wanted us to reject all forms of injustice, oppression, and tyranny in all its forms. This is why his voice was thunderous: "Whoever sees an unjust ruler who allows what Allah has forbidden, who breaks Allah's covenant, who opposes the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, who commits sin and aggression against Allah's servants and neither change by word or deed, it is incumbent upon Allah to subject him to the same punishment."

Secondly: Al-Hussain wants us today to be a unified nation based on truth, not falsehood. Al-Hussain, peace be upon him, was the son of the house of unity and mercy. His house was the house of Ali and Fatima, the house of the Qur'an and justice. But he revolted when he saw Islam transformed into soulless appearances and slogans, and the caliphate into a fragmented kingdom that could be bought and sold. Today, Al-Hussain watches the Islamic nation:
• Torn apart by sectarian and religious conflicts.
• Killing one another in the name of religion.
• Silencing the voice of truth in the name of preserving unity.

Al-Hussain wants the nation to unite on principles, not hypocrisy. He wants Islam to be a means of brotherhood, not division. He wants the Qur'an to be restored to its true form as a constitution for life, not a mere text decorating walls. He wants unity to be built on the foundation of truthfulness, justice, rejection of corruption, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt, not by excluding or obscuring them.

Thirdly: Al-Hussain wants an Islam to exist in behaviour, not slogans. Al-Hussain (peace be upon him) did not rise up for worldly power or gain. Rather, he said it clearly: "I have only risen up to seek reform in the nation of my grandfather. I want to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong." Al-Hussain wants the Islamic nation today to:
• Translate its prayers into justice.
• Transform its Hajj into piety.
• Transform its fasting into patience in the face of sins, not injustice.
• Combine the love of Al-Hussain with Al-Hussain's behaviour, and Al-Hussain's tears with Al-Hussain's path.
He wants Muslims to not reduce religion to mere appearances, but rather to restore religion to its role in building societies, holding oppressors accountable, supporting the weak, and fostering solidarity among Muslims.

Fourthly: Al-Hussain wants an intellectual and reformist renaissance that challenges ignorance and stagnation. Al-Hussain (peace be upon him) did not emerge in a vacuum, but rather in an environment filled with ignorance, in which power became a tool for misleading minds and perpetuating falsehood. In this age, ignorance is no less dangerous; it is even resurfacing in contemporary forms:
• Ignorance in the name of religion promotes exclusion [Takfir] and violence.
• Cultural ignorance enslaves people to social media and false media.
• Political ignorance silences the nation vis-a-vis the crimes of tyrants.
Al-Hussain (peace be upon him) wants the nation to rise intellectually, to build its schools and universities based on authentic Islamic thought, to raise its children to be aware, not submissive and to question, not to indoctrination. He wants the nation to return to the path of Ali, the jurisprudence of Al-Baqir, the intellect of Al-Sadiq, and the culture of Al-Sajjad. These imams are the practical extension of Karbala, and they are Imams of thought alongside faith.

Fifthly: Al-Hussain wants his cause to remain alive in human conscience and reality. Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) said: "Revive our cause. May Allah have mercy on those who revive our cause." Imam al-Hussain wants the Islamic nation to not only remember him once a year, but to keep his memory alive:
• In thought and culture.
• In the media and education.
• In daily behaviour and public policy.
• In every issue of justice and oppression.

He wants the Hussaini rituals to not only be a mere mourning ritual, but rather practices of awareness, educational environments, and revitalizing stances. And for the love of Al-Hussain to become an incentive to boycott oppressors, support the oppressed, and revive the lineage of the prophets. Karbala was not an isolated event; rather, it is an open message to the Islamic world and to every person who carries within their heart a seed of conscience. Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, was not martyred to be buried, but to awaken, and to make his blood a beacon for all who desire a life of dignity. If Hussain today addresses his question to the nation: "Is there a supporter to support me?" He does not want blood to be shed, but rather awareness to be awakened, a stance to be taken, and a path to be followed. He wants the Islamic nation today to return to itself, to sense the fragrance of dignity from the scent of his soil, and to establish justice on earth, enlightened by his approach, so that it may truly be: "
The best nation made for mankind." Peace be upon Hussain, upon Ali ibn Hussain, upon the children of Hussain, and upon the companions of Hussain.