Maaref Hossaini

Maaref Hossaini

The Quranic Basis for Shedding Tears for Imam al-Husayn

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Graduate of three seminaries in Qom
Abstract
The rich Shii culture of appealing to the Ahl al-Bayt finds expression in offering prayers and making emotional connection with them, coupled with shedding tears. A Divine gift, it plays a tremendous role in propelling Islamic values and standards and giving spiritual cleanse to the mourner. The present paper tackles this issue and observes various types of tears, particularly those of Quranic roots
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