Advice of Imam Hussein (AS): God accepts true repentance

On the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the symbol of the fight against oppression, iFilm presents you with excerpts from inspiring poetry that show the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the third Shia Imam calling for repentance.

In this episode of “The Face of Water (The Poetry of Hussein Ibn Ali (AS))”, inspiring poetry are narrated in which Imam Hussein (AS) stressed that God is merciful and accepts repentance.

Noting that all human beings are subject to death, Imam Hussein (AS) warned against missing the opportunity to repent before death.

Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred along with 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala, which took place in southern Iraq, on the tenth day of Muharram some 14 centuries ago.

He was martyred after fighting courageously for justice against thousands of soldiers of the Umayyad caliph, Yazid I.

Each year, Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), dressed in black and taking part in mourning rituals.

Ashura is the climax of 10-day mourning ceremonies observed in Muharram. The ceremonies symbolize humanity's struggle against tyranny and oppression.

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