Ashura: How did Bibi Zainab (RA) fight for Islam?

Hazrat Zainab bint-e-Ali (RA) played a pivotal role in representing Islam with courage and clarity, revealing the true nature of Yazid ibn Muawiya’s actions.

She was the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and daughter of Hazrat Fatima (RA). Alongside her brother, Hazrat Hussain (RA), she bravely faced the atrocities of the Yazidi forces on the plains of Karbala.

A prominent figure in Islamic history, Hazrat Zainab (RA) empowered Muslim women during the Battle of Karbala and continues to inspire women around the world. Her powerful words during her final sermon in Yazid’s court challenged the misconception that a Muslim woman cannot raise her voice against injustice. When the heads of her brother Hussain (RA) and the other martyrs were paraded before her, she delivered a fearless speech that showcased the strength of a woman’s voice. She humiliated Yazid while honoring the Ahl al-Bayt and reminded him of the Quranic verse warning disbelievers of their eventual reckoning.

Hazrat Zainab (RA) cautioned Yazid not to take pleasure in what appeared to be his victory, emphasizing that true victory belongs to those who sacrifice their lives for Allah.

She conveyed Imam Hussain’s (RA) message, highlighting the eternal struggle between good and evil and the assurance that, despite appearances, righteousness will ultimately prevail. Through her compelling speeches in Kufa and Damascus, Hazrat Zainab preserved the legacy of Imam Hussain (RA) and inspired generations to uphold justice.