Maaref Hossaini

Maaref Hossaini

Lessons from Imam al-Husayn in the Drama "Husayn the Martyr" of Abd al-Rahman al-Sharqawi

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Associate Professor, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University
Abstract
The Imam Husayn movement has since inspired and taught thousands of people throughout history. The Egyptian man of letters Abd al-Rahman al-Sharqawi (1920-1987) was one of such people. He penned a compelling drama in which he portrayed certain Ashura scenes. It it, he does not intend to simply recount tragic scenes, rather he tries to extract lifestyle lessons, eg, self-esteem, sincerity, seeking justice, and opposing oppression and tyranny.
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