Who is Hussain - India

20/07/2026

Gyani Sukdev Singh Ji, Vice Head Granthi of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Bengaluru, paid tribute to Hussain ibn Ali at Hussain Day, reflecting on how standing against oppression unites the teachings of great faith traditions.

Drawing parallels between the sacrifice of Hussain ibn Ali in Karbala and the martyrdoms of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and the Sahibzadas, he reminded us that true greatness lies in giving one’s life for others and standing firm against injustice.

He also celebrated the spirit of the gathering, where people of different faiths came together in remembrance, proving that love, respect, and shared values can bring communities closer.

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15/07/2026

“Hussain ibn Ali never allowed the truth to bow.”

At Hussain Day, Moulana Zameer Abbas Jaffri reflected on Hussain Ibn Ali’s unwavering commitment to truth, reminding us that every sacrifice he made was to uphold justice and resist falsehood.

He urged us to take Hussain Ibn Ali’s message beyond our Imam Bargahs and mosques - to schools, colleges, universities, and communities so that people of every background can discover who Hussain ibn Ali was and why his legacy continues to inspire humanity.

27/06/2026

26/06/2026

With Ashura Day falling on a weekday, you may use one of our templated out-of-office emails or a social media graphic to tell the world why you won’t be going about your usual business this Friday - whether that’s work, school or otherwise.

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26/06/2026

Tonight is one of the most difficult moments faced by Hussain ibn Ali and his family. Yet, without a moment's hesitation, they gave everything in the pursuit of justice.

Who is Hussain, powered by our 50 worldwide teams, is our small way of keeping Hussain's legacy alive over 1,400 years later.

A contribution of any amount keeps the flame of Hussain's message burning.

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25/06/2026

There is enough food to go around. There’s just not enough people who want that to happen.

Over-satiated mouths hoard food and its distribution, selectively deciding who gets what and how much.

This is a tactic to weaken people’s morale.

They tried to do the same with Hussain ibn Ali, but it only strengthened his resolve.

https://whoishussain.org/you-matter/ has the full story.

25/06/2026

Collective punishment is designed to weaken an oppressed person’s resolve.

Despite this, people continue to resist today.

The biggest act of resistance came 1,400 years ago, by Hussain ibn Ali and his companions.

https://whoishussain.org/you-matter/ has the full story.

25/06/2026

What use are laws that are unfairly applied?

Thousands of people around the world are taken captive. Nobody knows their whereabouts except a select few.

Without a trial or a jury, they watch their lives pass by.

Hussain ibn Ali and his family were treated in the worst possible way imaginable - yet they never surrendered their dignity.

https://whoishussain.org/you-matter/ has the full story.

25/06/2026

When you’re of a specific colour, you spend your life with a target on your back.

Racism is a tragedy as old as time - from Hussain ibn Ali’s to ours.

https://whoishussain.org/you-matter/ has the full story.