Imam Khomeini: This revolution is a reflection of the revolt of ‘Āshūrā. They do not know weeping over Imām Husayn (‘a)’s martyrdom is to revive the sense that a minor group stood against a major empire. It is a decree directed by Imām Husayn (‘a) for all people.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 10. P 221

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Imam Khomeini: This revolution is a reflection of the revolt of ‘Āshūrā. They do not know weeping over Imām Husayn (‘a)’s martyrdom is to revive the sense that a minor group stood against a major empire. It is a decree directed by Imām Husayn (‘a) for all people. 


Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 10. P 221