Live like Ali, die like Hussein explained

Live like Ali, die like Hussein is a religious slogan used by Shia Muslims,^{[1] [2]} referring to the martyrs Ali and his son Husayn ibn Ali.

Other famous Shia slogans

• There is no hero (some versions replace hero with man)^[3] except Ali; there is no sword except Zulfiqar - This slogan is very famous among Shia;^[4] reported to have originated from Muhammad and is widely engraved on weapons,^[5] such as swords. The slogan is frequently preceded by a Shia invocation to Ali^[6] and is also “central to the du’a (prayer) of Isma’ilis, who recite it in one breath together with their declaration of faith in God.”^[7]
• Every place is Karbala; every day is Ashura^[8] - This slogan is often repeated by some Shia.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Book: Leif Manger. Muslim Diversity: Local Islam in Global Contexts. 18 October 2013. Routledge. 978-1-136-81857-8. 21–.
2. Book: Maqsood Jafrī. The gleams of wisdom. 2003. Sigma Press.
3. Book: Yasser Tabbaa. Sabrina Mervin. Najaf, the Gate of wisdom. 2014. UNESCO. 9789231000287. 23.
4. Book: Vali Nasr. The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future. 17 Apr 2007. W. W. Norton & Company. 9780393066401. 37.
5. Book: Madonna Gauding. The Signs and Symbols Bible: The Definitive Guide to Mysterious Markings. 1 Oct 2009. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. 9781402770043. 105.
6. Book: Syed Akbar Hyder. Reliving Karbala : Martyrdom in South Asian Memory. 23 Mar 2006. Oxford University Press. 9780195345933. 120–1.
7. Book: Gülru Necipoğlu. Karen A. Leal. Muqarnas. 1 Oct 2009. BRILL. 9789004175891. 81.
8. Book: Jacob N. Kinnard. Places in Motion: The Fluid Identities of Temples, Images, and Pilgrims. 26 Jun 2014. Oxford University Press. 9780199359660. 165.
9. Book: Juan Eduardo Campo. Encyclopedia of Islam. 1 Jan 2009. Infobase Publishing. 9781438126968. 423.