Al-Husayn (as) said –as if he did not suspect Mu’awiyah’s death...

Al-Husayn (as) said –as if he did not suspect Mu’awiyah’s death: “Maintaining the bond of kinship is better than severing it. May Allah set aright your difference.” But the two men did not return a word. After al-Husayn (as) took his seat, Walid read him the letter and informed him about the death of Mu’awiyah, and asked him to pay allegiance [to Yazid].

Al-Husayn (as) said: “Verily, we belong to Allah and to him do we indeed return…’ As for the oath, anyone like me would not give his allegiance in secret.

And I do not think you will be contented with a pledge from me in privacy, without making it known to the people publicly.” Walid responded: “Yes, indeed!” [Al-Husayn (as)] said: “So when you go out to the people inviting them to pledge their allegiance, invite us along with them, thus the matter will take place at one time.”[^31] Walid [in fact] wanted…