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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Life of Imam Husain ('a) Towards Medina Ahle Bayt (‘a) did not stay in Damascus for a long time because Yazid feared the appearing of mischief, confusion of public opinion and unfavorable circumstances as the discourses of Her Eminence, Zainab Kubra and Imam Zainul Abideen (‘a) had created an intellectual revolution in all gatherings.

It was such that those brilliant speeches had illuminated the minds and awakened the feelings and they became the topic of discussion in all gatherings and assemblies of that time. In the same way they encouraged opposition to the tyrannical regime and the public unrest indicated that they would overthrow Yazid’s regime as the people of Syria had become aware of Yazid’s decadence and wickedness and thus inciting public opinion against him.

He was condemned even in his own gatherings, his position declined in public opinion and he became unpopular. Yazid’s Apology to Imam Zainul Abideen (‘a) Yazid, the tyrant summoned Imam Zainul Abideen (‘a) and sought his pardon; and throwing the responsibility of that crime on Ibn Marjana said: “May Allah curse Ibn Marjana! By Allah!

If I had been with him, I would have given him everything he asked for and in every possible way saved him from death even if I had to sacrifice the life of some of my children in this. But Allah decreed what you saw. My son! Write to me if you need anything.

[1] There shall develop an issue among your people, thus you must not join any of them.” [2] Imam (‘a) turned his face away from him and said nothing in reply; because he knew the aim behind this apology was to escape disgrace and condemnation.

Ahle Bayt (‘a) Presented Compensations The tyrant Yazid ordered that sheets of silk be spread over the floor in his court and upon them be placed excessive expensive things so that they could be presented to Ahle Bayt as compensation for the slain members of their family and the plunder of their belongings in Kerbala.

Then he said, “Accept these things in lieu of what you had to suffer.” Reply of Her Eminence, Umme Kulthum Sister of His Eminence, Husain (‘a) Her Eminence, Umme Kulthum (‘a) was shocked and infuriated and she screamed at him, “How shameless you are! And how audacious! You killed my brother and Ahle Bayt and now you want to give compensation for it?” [3] Her Eminence, Sakina said: “By Allah!