Darbar e yazeed mein paishi
After the battle of Karbala (680 CE), the women and children of Ahl al-Bayt, along with the ill Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (AS), were taken prisoner.
They were paraded through Kufa.
Then transported to Damascus, the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.
The intention was political — to show Yazid’s victory.
However, events unfolded differently.
???? Scene in Yazid’s Court
When the captives entered Yazid’s palace:
Yazid was reportedly celebrating what he viewed as victory.
The head of Imam Hussain (AS) was presented before him.
Courtiers and nobles were present.
The captives stood chained and exhausted.
Despite these conditions, Bibi Zainab (SA) showed extraordinary courage.
????️ The Sermon (Khutbah) of Bibi Zainab (SA)
Bibi Zainab (SA) delivered a historic speech that transformed the atmosphere of the court.
Key themes of her sermon
1️⃣ Challenge to Yazid
She openly addressed Yazid, condemning his oppression and reminding him that worldly power is temporary.
She declared that Yazid’s apparent victory was only superficial and that truth would ultimately prevail.
2️⃣ Honor of Ahl al-Bayt
She introduced herself with dignity as the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the noble lineage of the captives.
This reminded the audience who the prisoners truly were.
3️⃣ Meaning of Karbala
Bibi Zainab (SA) explained that Karbala was not defeat but sacrifice for justice and preservation of Islam.
Her message reframed the narrative from political rebellion to moral resistance.
4️⃣ Warning of Accountability
She warned Yazid about divine justice and accountability before God, asserting that oppression cannot escape judgment.
???? Impact of the Sermon
Historical reports mention that:
The mood of the court shifted.
Some attendees reportedly began to feel sympathy for Ahl al-Bayt.
Yazid became uncomfortable with the growing public reaction.
The sermon played a major role in spreading awareness of Karbala’s reality.
⭐ Historical Significance
The appearance of Bibi Zainab (SA) in Yazid’s court is remembered for:
Courage under extreme oppression
Preservation of the message of Karbala
The power of speech against tyranny
Leadership of women in Islamic history
Many scholars describe her role as completing the mission of Karbala through testimony and truth
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