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One of the articles on their website titled “What Kerbala Taught Me About Healthy Masculinity” written by The Rogue Muslim on the 16 of October 2019 is a great piece about how the events of Karbala promoted healthy masculinity.
In a time of toxic masculinity, the events of Karbala are a great inspiration for men to reflect on how to dismantle patriarchal behaviours in addition on focusing on the bravery and self-sacrifice of the actors of the Karbala.
The Rogue Muslim lists the following areas that should be highlighted during Muharram:
- Shedding of tears
- Seeking forgiveness and acceptance
- Seeking help
- Demonstrating love
- Women of Kerala were equally crucial
- Ego for the sake of Allah (SWT)
- Knowing when to step back
Read the article here.