Once Imam Husayn mounted the shoulders of his grandfather...

Once Imam Husayn mounted the shoulders of his grandfather, the Holy Prophet, and somebody said, "What a good carriage it is!" The Prophet said, "And what a good rider it is!" Dr Iqbal mentions this event to show what affectionate feelings the Holy Prophet had towards his grandson. Surkh roo ishq-e-ghayoor az Khoon-e-oo Surkhiye in misra az mazmoon-e-oo Dr Iqbal says that it is because of Imam Husayn's blood that the modest love has gained honor and dignity.

This couplet can well serve a title for the episode of the Tragedy of Karbala which shows…