The Prophet was no more to be feared; but his house and its members were there.

The Prophet was no more to be feared; but his house and its members were there. The opposition had a plan, and they proceeded with it. Now the front was the very house of the Prophet (S). Whoever was a member, friend or sympathizer to the Holy Prophet’s household was to be crushed, so that their opposition should gain ground. Thus the division became wider and the opposition reached every house, if that house was a friend of the Prophet’s house.

Those who were supporters of the Prophet’s household were called Shia. In other words, those who adhered to the Prophet’s household or remained in his camp became Shia. Wherever a Shia be, he had to confront this opposition. The only daughter of the Prophet (S), Zahra (as), was not excluded. They came to her house and tortured her…