Karbala

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Definition

Proper noun A city in central Iraq, located south of Baghdad. It is a holy city of great significance in Shia Islam, as it is the site of the tomb of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred there in the year 680 CE. This event is central to Shia history and religious observance.

Usage

Karbala is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographical location and its profound religious importance. - The annual pilgrimage to Karbala attracts millions of Shia Muslims. - The Battle of Karbala is commemorated during the day of Ashura.

Advanced Usage
  • The Karbala Narrative: This term refers to the historical and theological account of the events surrounding the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, which forms a cornerstone of Shia Muslim identity and spirituality.
  • Karbala Paradigm: In academic religious studies, this concept uses the events at Karbala as a model for understanding themes of sacrifice, resistance against injustice, and martyrdom within Shia thought.
Variants and Related Words
  • Karbalai (adjective): Pertaining to or originating from Karbala.
    • The Karbalai community gathered for the remembrance.
Synonyms
  • The Holy City of Karbala
  • Mashhad al-Husayn (The Shrine of Husayn)
Noun
  1. a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680

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