According to late founder of the Islamic Republic, the uprising of Imam Hossein (‘a), was continuation of the struggle divine prophets and figures which has a main and fundamental goal, and that is the establishment of monotheism in human societies
The establishment of the government of justice and the rejection of oppression is itself an example of calling towards the absolute truth, reality and salvation.
Another main objective of Ashura movement had been to get people rid of ignorance and equip them with knowledge and awareness.