Imam Hussein, Ashoura and the Sunni Muslims

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In “Fear of ‘Zealots’ Exacerbates War’s Violence on Both Sides” in the Wall Street Journal of June 15-16, 2013 Rima Abushakra wrote:

 

'He said an entire family of his relatives was killed in the nearby town of Karm al-Zeytoon and “At your service Hussein” was written on the walls of their home, a reference to a Shiite figure killed at the hands of Sunnis.'

 

Let’s see how many Muslims write The Wall Street Journal and reporter Abushakra to correct her characterization of Imam Hussein and Ashoura.

 

I am guessing none will write.

 

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