marsiya imam hussain poetry

Although the heroes of Marsiyas are tragic yet they have no connection with the situations spoiling humanity such as cowardliness, submissiveness, passivity, refuge and powerlessness. By explaining contemporary issues through references to past Islamic heroes, Josh enabled his audience to conceptualize the potential for a pure Islamic society. Marasi would also induce catharsis when families in Avadh lost their beloved members. When the Navab of Patna, Sayid Ahmad Hussain Khan, lost his sixteen-year old son to smallpox, Mir Anis was asked to write a marsiya in honor of the youth. Contents move to sidebar hide.

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