If I would have been questioned as to who is the most valorous among the Kufans...
If I would have been questioned as to who is the most valorous among the Kufans, I would not hesitate to take your name. What is this state I presently see you in”? Hurr replied, “I find myself between Paradise and hell. And by Allah! I shall not exalt anything else over Paradise, even if I be cut into pieces or burnt.” Then Hurr struck his horse (Malhoof) and turned to go towards Imam Husayn (a.s.) Hurr had kept his hands on his head (like a prisoner) and was saying, “O Allah!
I am returning towards You, thus You accept me, for I have put fear into the hearts of Your friends and the children of the Prophet’s grandson.” (Irshad, Kamil) Tabari says that when he neared Imam Husayn (a.s.) and his companions, he overturned his shield and saluted them. Then he went to Imam Husayn (a.s.) and said, “May I be your ransom O son of the Prophet of Allah! I am the one who had…