Tears & Tributes

by "Zakir"

The soul stirring happenings of the 10th day of Muharram 1361 A.H. and its aftermath left an indelible impression on the minds of the Millions of Muslims. A brief attempt at the recollections of the events of the day and the happenings thereafter. This valuable work of the writer, for those who know its significance is intended to be a tribute in tears.P/B

Genres: Islam

141 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ali Akbar Madraswala · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartfelt narration about the devastation brought upon the family of God's last prophet. It will break your heart and elucidate the prophet Muhammads success as an orphan, of shaking the power structures of Arabia was met with tragic consequences for his heir, Fatima and her children.

[Farwah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This rendition of the Karbala tragedy is an elegant piece of prose, and lives up to its title as a heart wrenching tribute to the family of the Prophet (SAW). "Zakir's" approach to narration is to take his reader into deeply intimate moments. To give us a sense of how Karbala may have been emotionally experienced by those connected to its events. No one can argue with the results. The tribute evokes endless tears. "Zakir", and many orators, may be criticised for taking creative license, and there is heavy reliance on the South Asian traditions and cultural paradigm of the Karbala narration. However, I continue to argue that religion cannot exist in vacuum, and our emotional connection to its histories, myths, and symbols are culturally contextualised, and shaped by lived experiences. As long as creativity does not compromise integrity, nor distract from the moral and spiritual legacy left by Hussain Ibn Ali (AS), the womenfolk and children of Bani Hashim, the family and companions who perished on the 1oth Muharram, I continue to appreciate the diversity and richness of commemoration.

[Sajed · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best book that describes the heartbreaking story of aashoura. Regardless of the religion read this book it is an amazing heartbreaking story, you do not feel you are reading a religeous book at all. It is just amazing and heartbreaking story that shows you the events of aashoura and the sufferings of the women, children and men that were recited in the events of aashoura. The amazing event of aashoura is recited in the book tears and tributes by the amazing writing style of zakir

[mars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed description of the before, during, and after of the battle of Karbala. Eloquently written.