Karbala Event Analysis

Introduction

History of Islam is intertwined with the Karbala event. The story of the braveries and sacrifices of a small group of people in defense of their belief was broader than the scope of history and it unavoidably turned to a myth. Numerous articles and books are written in description and explanation of the reasons of this event. According to the evidences and the words of Imam Hossein (peace be upon him) can be summarized as follows:

Reforming social affairs: Imam Hossein addresses Hor and his disciples in the followings words: “O’ People! The Prophet of Allah has stated that anyone who sees a cruel ruler who declars the unlawfuls of God lawful and breaks the divine covenant and behaves against the prophetic traditions and acts sinfully among the believers and oppresses them and does not criticize him through certain actions or words; God has promised to take him to the hell. You should know that such people are following the Satan and have left the obedience of Divine Presence. They are

The result c is attained when Imam adopts the policy of avoidance (escape) during chasing Yazid. Such a strategy before a ruling body like Yazid was not Imam Hossein’s approved strategy and weas in conflict with Imam’s intention as regards reforming the society, reviving the truth, and Islam. Imam did know well that if Yazid retreats after the attack the blood of such martyrs as Moslem Ibn Aqil and Hani Ibn Orvah and others will not be retaliated and this is against prophet’s tradition. As we read in history, Imam stops in an oasis in his path to Kufa and someone informs him that “Moslem Ibn Aqil and Hani Ibn Orvah were killed and dragged in Bazzar”. It is recommended to Imam “you should return from here because you do not have any man to help you there”. The brothers of Moslem Ibn Aqi said: “we will never leave here unless we take the revenge of our brother’s blood or be killed like him”