THE STORY OF KARBALA - PART 1/01

A BRIEF REVIEW OF EVETS STARTING FROM THE DEMISE OF THE PROPHET AND THE ENTHRONEMENT OF YAZEED TO KHILAFAT

The Prophet of Islam (pbh) passed away in the 11th year of Hijra. Imam Husayn was only seven years old at that time. Abu Bakr became the first Khaleefa after Muhammad amid some confusion, disagreements and political manoeuvering. The ruling party at this point in time felt politically insecure in view of the way they had taken power. It was, therefore, necessary to control all those areas where trouble was expected. One of those areas was the family of Banu Hashim, the Prophet's own people. The central figure there was the surviving daughter, Fatima Zahra. While the politicians were busy securing their hold on the community, the family of Banu Hashim were busy performing the funeral rites of the Prophet.

NOTE: According to Islamic law, if a Muslim dies in the community, it is a wajib kifa'ee (collective duty of the community) to complete the funeral rites. If no one does it, the entire community commits a sin. However, if any one or a few persons take care of it, the entire community is absolved of the responsibility.

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