Syed-Mohsin Naquvi
Publisher: Mohsena Memorial Foundation, Princeton NJ, 2015
This is the 3rd edition of the "The Tragedy of Karbala", twice the size of the 2nd edition (1992). With additional references and a great deal of new material, much of which appears for the first time in the English language.
The following are reviews by notable personalities that appear on the back cover: "Very eloquent and illuminating. I learned a lot, not just facts but also the spirit that lies behind them." --- Noam Chomsky, American linguist, philosopher, and political commentator "It was not until I read The Tragedy of Karbala that I understood the meaning of the phrase: Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala'." --- The Honorable Keith Ellison (D-MN), first Muslim elected to the United States Congress "The Tragedy of Karbala is not only a beautifully rendered account of one of the most important religious performances in the world, it is an excellent primer on Shiah history." --- Reza Aslan, author of 'No god but God' and 'Zealot'; Professor of Creative writing at U. of California, Riverside "This is a grippingly narrated, thoughtfully examined and invaluable introduction to the tragedy of Karbala, which helped Islam sustain itself and secure its core message.
Syed-Mohsin Naquvi's well-researched and eloquent discourse is a much-needed contribution providing critical details about the great sacrifice of Imam Husayn and his family for the cause of humanity. This wise and scholarly primer is a must read for both Muslims and non-Muslims who are interested in understanding the essence of the message of Islam and its relevance today.
I recommend it very highly as a reference and guide book on Islam for libraries and as a college textbook." --- Professor Hassan Abbas, Chair of the Department of Regional & Analytical Studies, College of International Security Affairs, National Defense University, Washington DC.
