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The Model of Moral Virtues of Imam Hussein Manifested… K. F. Mustafa et al (51
Imam Hussein's quest for refuge had knowledgeable man said, “The life of
the same existential realization as knowledge is a special spirit that the
Moses', as the events in their respective Truth has perfected in revealing
stories ultimately diverged, with Himself to it, and it was by the Truth,
Pharaoh drowning and God ensuring not by command” (Bakli, 2005, p.
the safety of Moses and His brother. 157). If this is the condition of
Undoubtedly, the presence and ordinary individuals with knowledge
reality of Imam Hussein encompassed of God, then imagine the state of the
this sanctuary for numerous reasons: Infallible One.
1. The speech delivered by the holy [cut] 2. Divine victory cannot be determined in
head of Imam Hussein during the a single moment, rather it is a
captivity of His family in Karbala, and continuous historical process. This is a
his frequent recitation of the Holy result of the divine qualities of patience
Quran before and after the Event of and justice. God bestows patience and
Karbala, clearly portrayed His does not neglect, which is evident in
dignified demeanor (Majlisī, 1983, the ongoing issue of Karbala. This
Vol. 45, p. 304). This underscores the issue will remain unresolved until the
profound reality of Imam Hussein 's appearance of Imam Mahdi, who
noble presence, which can only be embodies the divine caliphate based on
comprehended by those with pure truth. The essence of truth is explained
hearts due to his moral perfection and in the Almighty's words, “Shall We
divine protection. Additionally, the treat those who have faith and do
presence of Imam Hussein and his righteous deeds like those who cause
enigmatic core of essence, beyond our corruption on the earth? Shall We treat
limited understanding, attests to his the Godwary like the vicious?” (The
unwavering devotion and eternal love Quran, 38: 28). Hence, the righteous,
for the Divine. Unlike ordinary who are constantly connected to the
individuals who perish and succumb brilliance, beauty, and magnitude of
to death, Imam Hussein will never God, cannot be equated with those
meet such fate, for he possesses a life whose desires and worldly pleasures
unlike any other, which elucidates the blind them to God's radiance.
significance of the speech of Imam Therefore, truth serves as the
Hussein’s holy head. It was reported foundation and core of creation.
that one of the knowledgeable men, Consequently, the reward for good
namely Baʿḍ al-Ārifīn, laughed while deeds can only be goodness, and the
in the grave, so it was said, “Is there righteous cannot be compared to the
life after death?” He replied, “Such ungodly. This parity contradicts one of
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are the beloved of God ” And the the fundamental principles of creation:
