Then what was it that could have restrained him from...

Then what was it that could have restrained him from wreaking havoc on his opponents? The most important thing that made Yazid worried about his opposition was the existence of His Eminence, Imam Husain (‘a) because His Eminence possessed [1] Al-Iqdul Farid 4/374-375 [2] Al-Futuh 5/6 an encompassing influence and a lofty status in the view of Muslims. He was the grandson of the bearer of prophethood and the chief of the youths of Paradise.

As for the son of Zubair, he did not have as much importance in the view of Yazid. Emphatic orders to Walid Yazid issued emphatic orders to his governor in Medina, Walid so that he may compel the opponents to give oath of allegiance for him. He dispatched two letters to Walid. The first letter is reported in two versions: Khwarizmi has quoted it as follows: “So to say: Muawiyah was one of the servants of God. Whom God exalted and purified for Himself. And He bestowed him power.

After that He summoned him to the place of His comfort and the garden of His mercy. He lived according to his destiny and died when his death was destined. He made a will to me and warned me about the family of Abu Turab due to their daring to commit bloodsheds. You, O Walid, know that the Almighty Lord shall take the revenge of the innocent blood of Uthman through the progeny of Abu Sufyan because they are supporters of truth and seekers of justice.

Thus when you receive this letter take allegiance from the people of Medina.” [1] The above letter contained the following salient features: A. Informing Walid about Muawiyah’s death. B. Yazid’s fear of family of Prophethood because his father had made a bequest to him to be wary of them and this matter disproves that which is claimed about Muawiyah because therein emphasis is made to respect the position of Imam Husain (‘a). C.

Urgency in taking the allegiance of people of Medina Balazari has quoted the letter of Yazid to have the following text: “So to say: Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan was a servant of God whom He had accorded honor, made him the caliph, made him powerful and arranged means for him. He died as per destiny and died when his death was fixed. God’s mercy be upon him. Because he lived in righteousness and passed away in piety and goodness.

Was Salaam!” [2] The dominant view is that this narration is correct because he has remained content only with reporting the death of Muawiyah. Instead of making any indication to take allegiance from Imam Husain (‘a) and other opposition groups.