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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The World Finally Speaks At Karbala Tribunals The Seventh Court Session First Tragic Scene: “The Historical Heroic Stand” Chief Justice: Court is in session. The defense, do you have any comments on what was presented so far by Mr. Prosecutor? Defense: No your Honor. Thank you. Chief Justice: You may then continue presenting your case, Mr. Prosecutor. Prosecutor: Thank you Your Honor.

Respected judges and jurors…the battle of Karbala started when the Third defendant Umar ibn Sa’d gave the signal and shot his arrow seeking the pleasure of his master. After that, his whole army started to throw their arrows which showered like rain towards Al-Husayn (as) and his companions such that approximately 50 of them were killed instantly. Of course, when 30 thousand fighters throw their arrows all at once at 100 men, what do you expect to happen?

This marked the beginning of the massacre, so which heroism or bravery is being displayed by an army and its command who allowed themselves to participate in an uneven battle?! Surely, it is a fight that is similar to a wrestling game that takes place between a heavyweight world champion wrestler and a three-month old child. Can you imagine this? It was a war crime and mass murder by all meaning of the word! Only few men were left with Al-Husayn (as) who did not exceed 30 or less.

When Al-Husayn (as) saw that, he said: “By Allah, I will never surrender to their conditions, until I meet Allah (SWT) drenched in my blood!” Then Al-Husayn (as) sent his eternal call for help saying: “Is there a rescuer to come to our rescue?! Is there any helper to help us?! Is there any supporter to support us?!

Is there any defender to defend the household of the Messenger of Allah (SWT)?!” However, there was no helper, no supporter, no assistant…and Al-Husayn (as) was left alone with his very few companions while he is steadfast on righteousness, patient on the harm and inevitable death, rejecting oppression and tyranny, and refusing to surrender to the oppressors.

Al-Husayn (as) drew a great example and was a role model for honor, dignity, nobility, courage, chivalry, and strength when it comes to truth, dignity and freedom. Here, we would like to present to you an incident which stands as a strong proof against the defendants who each claim that they were only obeying the orders of their commander and were forced to fight.