In the the last part , we looked into the beginning of Hussain's uprising and his journey towards Karbala were he has been blocked from moving forward by Yazid's army.
In this part of the information pack we will explore the epic finale of Hussain's uprising and The Battle of Karbala.
Hussain's compassion
After Hussain and his small group of supporters had been intercepted, they were diverted to a land called Karbala. On this journey, Hussain noticed that Yazid's men - led by a man called Hurr - had ran out of water.
Hussain ordered his men to share their water to the enemy forces and their horses. Hurr was deeply moved by this act of mercy and this single act led to Hurr eventually switch sides to Hussain's movement a few days later.
Once they reached Karbala, an army of 30,000 surrounded their small band and penned them in. In a cruel twist of irony, blocking their access to the water supply. The walls were closing in.
The final standWord reached Hussain that Yazid had sent orders that he was not to be allowed to leave Karbala until he had taken an oath of allegiance. Hussain stood his ground and made it clear that he could not, and would not, bow to Yazid.
Hussain assembled his group, stressing to them that it was his life that Yazid wanted and that they can leave should they choose to. After a few days of stalemate, Yazid's forces were commanded to attack and kill Hussain and his companions. The Day of AshuraThe night before the battle, Hussain, his family and his companions spent the night in worship knowing that tomorrow they were to be almost certainly killed. They prepared their armour and planned their battle strategy.
The hour for battle commenced, Hussain's companions departed from their camp in small bands and one after the other - all fighting valiantly before eventually being martyred. Throughout the day the forces of Yazid asked Hussain for his allegiance, yet Hussain resisted.
One by one Hussain's companions and his family members fought and died, until eventually there was no one left to fight. Hussain's camp had no water for 3 whole days whilst being stationed on the scorching and dry plains of Karbala. Hussain's final momentsHussain took his thirsty 6 month old son and took him to the opposing forces, imploring them to have mercy on the child and give him some water. However, they shot and killed the child with a three-pronged arrow used for hunting, before shortly afterwards turning on Hussain.
Arrows rained down but Hussain stood tall and bravely fought back until he was encircled by the enemies and attacked from all sides with spears and swords. Fatigued, thirsty, and heavily wounded, Hussain fell to the ground as the women and children looked on.
But there was still one act of wickedness that followed. Despite Hussain’s state, a wicked man by the name of Shimr began to mercilessly taunt him, kicking him whilst he lay on the ground.This brute took no mercy on Hussain, and eventually beheaded him. |
|
| The next part of the information pack will look at how Hussain's stand and sacrifice was ultimately a victory against Yazid and how his legacy continues to inspire. |
|
|
Comments
Well done, may Allah bless you dear.
Halet chetore Amin Saeedi, Khaili khob dooste khobam. History will always remember the great sacrifice.