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  Karbala: The Pain That Echoes Through Muharram Before the tragedy of Karbala can be understood, one must go back to the beginning. Who Was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the final Messenger of Allah, was born in Makkah in 570 CE. Known for his honesty and compassion, Allah chose him to guide humanity. His life was a message of mercy, justice, and spiritual light. After twenty-three years of Prophethood, Islam had spread far and wide. But he left behind more than a religion—a legacy of love, faith, and truth. From his blessed family came two grandsons who would one day face trials that would pierce the heart of history. Who Were Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (RA)? Imam Hassan (RA) and Imam Hussain (RA) were the sons of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Hazrat Fatima Zahra (RA), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. That makes them the grandsons of the Prophet ﷺ—raised in his arms, prayed with him, walked beside him, and were deeply loved by him. The Prophet ﷺ once sa...