Hawzah News Agency - The tragedy of Karbala (61 AH / 680 CE) represents a foundational narrative of resistance and empowerment, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, his family, and his companions. Often underemphasized, yet equally significant, is the role of the women—particularly Hazrat Zainab bint Ali, the sister of Hussain (AS). As the daughter of Ali and Fatimah and the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Zainab’s unwavering faith and resolute leadership during and after the events at Karbala have rendered her a lasting symbol of female resistance and moral authority within Islam.
The Qur’an, regarded as the most authoritative source in Islam, consistently affirms the equality of men and women. It assures believers that God will not “waste the work of any worker among you, whether male or female” (Qur’an 3:195), promising equal reward for righteous deeds. Islam, in principle, recognizes that both genders are equally capable of faith, knowledge, and piety. Numerous hadith further affirm the ...
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