The influence of Ashura on the flow of Islamic Revolution

The first sparks of Islamic Revolution were essentially lit in Muharram and inspired by teachings of Ashura movement. The uprising of 5 June 1963, a milestone in the history of Islamic Revolution, was occurred subsequent to Imam Khomeini’s speech on the afternoon of Ashura (June 3)

Arbaeen, an occasion for renewal of allegiance with ideals of doyen of martyrs

The Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala.

Imam Khomeini underscored universal message of Ashura

The late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic messages and speeches stressed the need to convey the universal perspectives of message of Ashura.

It is the blood of the Doyen of Martyrs that agitates the Muslim nation.

Imam Khomeini revived Ashura message

The late founder of the Islamic Republic revived the divine message of Ashura in contemporary history.

The events inspired by Ashura

The most important events which were like a turning point during the process of the Islamic revolution were inspired by Ashura, some of the most important of them are:

Leadership and unity among revolutionists

The Islamic Revolution was influenced by Ashura and Karbala in many ways such as the leadership and the way of fighting against the tyranny.

Enjoining good and prohibiting Evil, the common point of Ashura and the Islamic Revolution

The both movements’ inspiration was to perform Islamic laws and among them “Enjoining Good and Prohibiting Evil”.