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Karbala

कर्बला
said kar-ba-la
also written: Kerbala
Meaning

The plain in Iraq where Husain and his companions were martyred in 680 CE, the emblem of righteous sacrifice.

Literally: (place name)

Usage & notes

For Iqbal, Karbala is the eternal stand of conscience and freedom against tyranny, where Husain's blood gives life to faith.

Related words
ARABIC

Husain

The younger grandson of the Prophet, martyred at Karbala, revered as a symbol of sacrifice against tyranny.

ARABIC

Shaheed

A martyr; one who dies for faith or a sacred cause.

ARABIC

Maatam

Mourning and lamentation, the grief and ritual sorrow over a death or great loss.

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