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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Maqtal al-Husayn Yazid, Son of Mu’awiyah When Mu’awiyah died in Damascus on Rajab 15, 60 A.H/April 24, 680 A.D., his son Yazid was in Hawran [Auranitis in Latin]. His shrouds were taken by al-Dahhak Ibn Qays who ascended the pulpit. Having praised and glorified Allah, he said, “Mu’awiyah used to be the Arab's bulwark, their supporter and great one.

Through him did Allah end dissensions, granting him authority over His servants, conquering the lands through him. He has died, and these are his shrouds. In them shall we wrap him, and in his grave shall we place him, then shall we leave him and his deeds, and so shall the barzakh be till the Day of Judgment. Whoever among you wishes to view it, he may proceed.” He offered the funeral prayers for him then buried him at the cemetery of Bab al-Sagheer (the Small Gate).

He sent a letter to Yazid consoling him on the death of his father and advising him to go there as fast as he could in order to secure the renewal of the oath of allegiance to him[^1]. He added a note at the bottom of the letter containing the following verses of poetry: Alone did Abu Sufyan go, Leaving you behind, so Consider what you will after him do. Follow the right order with us for you Are our resort whenever we fret.

Having read it, Yazid said the following lines of poetry in response:[^2] A carrier with a letter came trotting, Casting fear in the heart, frightening, So we said: Woe unto you! What is the news? Said he: The caliph became heavy, in pain: The earth swayed, almost shaken, As if uprooted were its every foundation. One whose soul remains in apprehension Almost brings about that which he does fear.

I found the mansion gate closed when I came near, Ramla's voice wrecked my heart, She did, indeed, rend it apart. He set out to Damascus, reaching it three days after Mu’awiyah had already been buried.[^3] Flanked by a group of prominent personalities, al-Dahhak went out to welcome him. When Yazid reached them, al-Dahhak took him first to the site of Mu’awiyah's grave. Yazid prayed there then entered the city. Having ascended the pulpit, he said, “O people! Mu’awiyah was one of Allah's servants.

Allah bestowed His favours upon him then took his soul away. He is higher in status than those who succeeded him and lower than those who preceded him. I do not augment him for Allah, since He knows him better than me.