The Goals and Motivations of the Ashura Movement from the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

One can only claim that they love Imam al-Husayn (ʿa) and are among his true followers when they have reflected upon the various corruption and problems which exist during their own time period and they have done their best towards reforming these issues. Without any doubt, if the mourners of Imam al-Ḥusayn (ʿa) make a logical and calculated decision together towards fighting the corruption which exists in their society, they will be successful in reforming it.

A Look in to the Philosophy of Mourning for Imam al-Husayn (ʿa) from the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Makarim Shirazi

Ashura is not merely an incident which happened in the past, but rather, it is a reality which continues to this very day.

Commemorating the day of Ashura insures Islam and the Islamic revolution in the world.

The Iranian people insure themselves with the commemorating of Ashura and that is why they could not be defeated. From the point of view of the enemies Since Ashura exists, they cannot put Iran under pressure by sanctions.