Description
Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is a symbol of courage and resistance against oppression. As a defender of freedom of speech and a beacon for social justice, his legacy continues to inspire countless individuals around the world, transcending the tragedy of his death at the Battle of Karbala and the subsequent schism between Sunni and Shia Islam.
Hussain’s commitment to standing up for justice and fighting against tyranny resonates deeply with people from all walks of life and has become an influential source of inspiration for modern-day thinkers and writers, not just in the Islamic world.
One notable example is the Iranian-American writer and public speaker, Reza Aslan, who has written extensively on the intersection of religion, politics, and society, and has often drawn parallels between the struggles of Hussain and contemporary issues of human rights and social activism.
Join Reza for an enlightening talk about the enduring legacy of Hussain ibn Ali, a figure who, while often seen as polarising within Islam, has the potential to be a unifying force for social justice and freedom of speech. Delve into the lessons we can learn from Hussain’s story and explore how his principles continue to inspire the fight against oppression in today’s world.
About the Speaker
Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer, producer and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally bestselling books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aslan’s latest book, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, was longlisted for the 2023 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography.
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