Which of you do not like to go from this prison (world) to...

Which of you do not like to go from this prison (world) to the lofty palaces (Paradise)?" Having heard the Imam's address, all his companions were overwhelmed and cried out, "O our Master! We are all ready to defend you and your Ahlu'l-bayt, and to sacrifice our lives for the cause of Islam." Imam Husayn sent out from his camp one after another to fight and sacrifice their lives in the way of the Lord.

Lastly, when all his men and children had laid down their lives, Imam Husayn brought his six-month old baby son `Ali al-Asghar, and offering him on his own…