He explained to his enemies the motives behind his move...

He explained to his enemies the motives behind his move, and asked them to honor their promises and the covenants they had made with him, and the pledge of allegiance they had given him. They only listened and said nothing. Having finished his speech, Imam Hussein (a.s.) led both sides in prayer. All of them offered their prayer behind him. Once again, after the afternoon prayer, Imam Hussein (a.s.) delivered another speech.

In front of them, he emptied two bags full of letters sent by the Kufans to him, calling him to come to Kufa and giving…