Marwan replied...

Marwan replied, “I say that you swear the oath of allegiance to Yazid, for it will be better for your life of this world and the hereafter.” Imam Husayn replied, “Verily we are Allah’s and verily unto Him shall we return.

Peace upon Islam if the nation gets trapped in the leadership of Yazid, for I have heard my Grandfather say that Caliphate is forbidden upon the children of Abu Sufyan.” Thus they started talking to each other and their correspon­dence increased, in the end Marwan was offended and left. On the same day Waleed sent some people to the presence of Imam Husayn (a.s.) so that he may come…