(Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari Tarikh al-Umam wa al-Muluk...

(Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari Tarikh al-Umam wa al-Muluk; 6:263) When Ubaydullah, son of Marjanah heard these shocking words, he had nothing to say. He therefore spoke to inflict pain in his attempt to cover failure and inability to answer. He addressed her and asked, “How do you see that which Allah has done to your brother?” Bravely and steadfastly, Lady Zaynab answered with words of triumph: I see nothing but His Grace. These were those who were destined to be martyred.

They therefore came to the place where they would be slain. Allah will gather you with them for judgment and sentence. You will see then, who will be the triumphant on…