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International Multi. J. of Pure Life, 11 (40), Serial Number. 4, Autumn. 2024, 39-56

ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
The Model of Moral Virtues of Imam Hussein Manifested in His Speeches on
the Day of ‘Āshūrā

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Kinana Fayez Mustafa , Yazan Ali , Amir Hossein Pashaei , Hamed Faraji
1.* Ph.D., Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
(Corresponding Author).
2. Ph.D., Department of Islamic Mysticism, Faculty of Islamic Mysticism, Imam Khomeini Higher Educational Complex,
Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran. saqikhomar@yahoo.com
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Studies of Religions, Faculty of Shia Studies, Al-Mustafa Open
University, Qom, Iran. pashaei61@gmail.com
4. Ph.D., Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. hamedfaraji69@yahoo.com
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT
Article History: SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: Possessing a collection of ethical qualities

Received: 25 March 2024
sets apart a virtuous human being from the rest and steers them toward
Revised: 20 May 2024
everlasting bliss. It is a widely recognized fact that God's messengers and
Accepted: 15 June 2024
spiritual leaders exemplified these qualities, even in the most arduous and

Key Words: bleakest circumstances. This was particularly evident on the day of ‘Āshūrā,
when Imam Hussein fearlessly showcased these qualities in Karbala,
Virtue addressing His formidable adversaries and encouraging them to opt for the
righteous path. It is not surprising that Imam Hussein demonstrated such
Morality
nobility amidst the turmoil of warfare, as his father Ali once asserted that
Model through a change of circumstances, the mettle of men is known. On the 10th
of Moharram, we must fully immerse ourselves in Imam Hussein's
Āshūrā enlightening utterances, striving to grasp his profound truth.

Sacrificial Leadership METHOD & FINDING: Through this examination, we intend to delve
into the moral high ground that Imam Hussein adopted on this momentous

day, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology. Through undertaking
DOI: this investigation, we have managed to uncover several priceless facets of
https://doi.org/10.22034/imjpl.2024.
10183 Imam Hussein's character, which became evident on a day unparalleled in
human history. In his speeches, Imam Hussein emphasized the importance

of virtues such as gentle articulation, alignment with a divine, prophetic, and

This is an open access article Quranic approach, unwavering resolve and refusal to yield to the adversary,
under the CC BY license
(http://creativecommons.org/lic as well as humbleness and rejection of conceit before the Almighty, among
various others.
enses/by/4.0/).

CONCLUSION: These facets demonstrate the authentic model of moral
virtues embodied by Imam Hussein, which are proven in times of difficulty
and crisis. His steadfastness in these principles reflects the mark of a truly
perfect man.
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