India, Aug. 14 -- History has witnessed noble souls who upheld truth and righteousness in the face of darkness. Among them, Imam Husain - the beloved grandson of Prophet Mohammad - was a man of unmatched virtue. His life embodied the highest moral standards set by martyrs and heroes through the ages. In Karbala, he showed humanity how to safeguard cherished values against tyrants. After his martyrdom, his sister Hazrat Zainab demonstrated how to confront the harshest oppressors with courage and dignity.

Before Islam, Arabia was steeped in the "age of ignorance," where moral decay ran deep. Tribal feuds, senseless killings, and vendettas lasted generations. Female infants were buried alive. Justice, compassion, and equality were alien con...