Remembering Karbala and Speaking Truth to Power

Martyrdom (shahadat) in Arabic/Persian/Urdu is synonymous with bearing witness. For many Muslims, the events of Karbala in 680 AD are the ultimate act of bearing witness and speaking truth to power. Each year Muslims around the world commemorate the events of Karbala through rituals, reciting elegaic poetry and processions. Join us for a discussion on the historical memory of defiance in the face of injustice and the lessons we draw today from the battle of Karbala.