Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Kumayl bin Ziyad Why did Kumayl surrender? Kumayl believed in Allah and the hereafter. He loved all people. He loved his family and his tribe. Al-Hajjaj mistreated Kumayl's family and tribe. So, Kumayl surrendered to save them from persecution. Kumayl remembered Imam Ali's words: Kumayl, order your family to do good. Order them to help people at night. Previous Next