The Tragedy of Karbala in 680 C.E. (61 AH) is an epic confrontation between justice and oppression, truth and falsehood. A tragedy etched into the annals of time, whose depth no sonnet of lamentation can wholly capture. The stand of Husayn son of Ali (as), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s), against the despot Yazid in the desert of Karbala is that of everlasting victory in which justice, liberty, and human dignity prevails.

In a world where there are too many Yazids and few Husayns, humanity thirsts for its principle-centered heroes and archetypes. Husayn transcends the boundaries of race, culture, and religion as paradigm for humanity. Join us for an evening of dialogue which hosts a diverse panel, each illuminating on the relevance of Husayn and Ashura to today.

WHEN? Saturday March 31st 2007.
WHERE? Earth Science Auditorium
University of Toronto - St. George Campus
A map can be found HERE.
Cost: $5, Includes Lunch.
The closest TTC SUBWAY station is SPADINA STATION.

Poster for this event can be found Here.

** Everyone is encouraged to bring along at least one friend who does not know about Imam Husayn (as) and his sacrifice at Karbala**

What if you were weak, tired and hungry? Would you feel the same way?

What if your family and friends were tortured and killed? Would you abandon your cause?

Let us introduce you to a man who was put in this situation.  He was deprived of water, food and freedom. His friends and family were either brutally killed or tortured and humiliated. But he still didn't lose hope in truth, honesty and righteousness.

Fourteen hundred years later, on every Ashura of every year, his message still lives in the hearts of millions, who can never forget his tragedy. He symbolizes the undying struggle against persecution and injustice.

Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, and other modern-day humanitarians live by his example.

The famous Urdu poet, Josh Malihabadi has rightly prophesized:

“Insaan Ko Bedaar Tou Ho Lene Do, Har Qaum Pukaaraygi Hamare hai Husayn”
(Give mankind a chance to gain consciousness, every tribe will call out, “Husayn is ours!”

Meet Husayn Ibn Ali; the hero of Ashura; the warrior of righteousness; the oppressed of the oppressed; and still "The Universal Torch of Justice."

Read more about Husayn (a) Here.

Join Thaqalayn Muslim Association as we pay tribute to this great man and his message. 

Imam Husayn and his Martyrdom

By: Abdullah Yusuf Ali (Renown Quran Translator)

By: Mahmoud Ayoub (University of Toronto)

By: Lynda Clark (University of Toronto)

By: Annemarie Schimmel (Harvard University)

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See the AAW Activities:

The Paragons of Justice - An Info Guide html | pdf

Ashura Awareness Cards (4" x 6") - Front - Back

Ashura Awareness Custom Water Bottle Label 1 (20.5 cm x 7cm)

Ashura Awareness Custom Water bottle Label 2 (22 cm x 5cm)

Expression Against Oppression T-Shirt

Ashura Awareness Poster (11" x 17") -  1 2 3 4 5

Ashura Awareness Banner 1

Ashura Awareness banner 2

(new) Samarra Bombing Flyer

Photos from AAW (new)