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PREFACE
This book is my attempt to present our children
with traditional majaalis of twelve days of Moharram as recited for generations
by Zakirs and Zakeeras.
The story of the Martyrs of Kerbala is described
in more detail than one would find normally in history books of Kerbala.
The events of Kerbala are described differently by different Zakirs and Zakeeras,
who convey them in their individual styles. The important point to grasp
is that the Martyrs of Kerbala sacrificed their lives willingly with one
aim only - TO PLEASE ALLAH (S.W.T.) AND TO SAVE ISLAM. They died in battle,
but by doing so they achieved the biggest victory in the history of mankind.
They were victorious in saving Islam and destroying the evil way of life
promoted by Yazid.
The book is written in clear and simple English
so that children can understand it with ease. I also hope that the youths
will find it informative too. In the introduction, I have briefly summarised
the events before, on and after Ashura day. The first two majaalis describe
the concept of majaalis and the arrival of Imam Husayn's caravan in Kerbala.
The next ten majaalis describe in detail the way some of the martyrs were
killed mercilessly on the day of Ashura.
I am grateful to Mulla Mohsin Jaffer, Mohamed
and Layla Dawood, Hassanain Kara and my secretary Nicky Busby, for their
help in producing this book. I am also indebted to my family for their help
and patience while I was working on this project. My wife Gulzar helped me
translate the Urdu recordings. My children, Ali, Zishaan and Sofia, read
the draft and encouraged me that by reading the book both children and youths
would understand and mourn the tragedy of Kerbala.
I hope Allah (S.W.T.) accepts this small service
for it is only He who gave me the energy and will to produce this book.
Liaket Dewji
