The Role of Imam Hussein's Ritualistic Islamic Passion Plays in Reflecting the Real and Genuine Meaning of Martyrdom
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https://doi.org/10.31973/aj.v1iSpecial%20is.540Keywords:
Islamic passion Plays, Rituals of Muharram, Visual aid, Genuine martyrdom, Deformed MartyrdomAbstract
Islamic passion plays which are called Ta'ziyeh (consolation) or tashabih (simulated) are similar to Christian Passion plays of medieval Europe. Whether, in Islam or Christianity, Passion plays remain as a dramatic source of inspiration, a living way to reflect on the events most central to the faith. The word "martyr," in both the Christian and Islamic traditions, means "witness." In this regard, "martyr" refers to a witness to the faith. Ta'ziyeh is the sole Islamic drama before the mid nineteenth century when western influence came to the Islamic world.
The theater remains a center of spiritual discipline where the spectators may have a chance of searching their souls and realizing the hidden depth below the surface. Islamic passion plays which are considered a theatre of rituals remain a kind of a simple theatre in which actors are common unprofessional simple people who try to reflect the values of Martyrdom and total selflessness stand against Machiavellianism and total selfishness. In our troubled times, with all the deterioration of moral values, people need to be constantly reminded of the existence and saving qualities of our spiritual and religious heritage. The paper sheds light on the role of Imam Hussein's Ritualistic Islamic Passion Plays in Reflecting the Real and Genuine Meaning of Martyrdom that is different from the deformed version of martyrdom
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