3.   The final Prophetصَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  said: هُمَا رَيْحَانَتَايَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا “Ḥasan and Ḥusayn are my two flowers of mine in this world.”^[1]

4.   The beloved Prophetصَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  stated: “Ḥasan and Ḥusayn are the leaders of the youth of Paradise.”^[2]

5.   Imam Ḥusayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ was born on the 5th of ShaꜤbān 4 AH in Madina.^[3] At the age of 55 years, 5 months and 5 days, he was martyred on Friday, 10th of Muharram, 61 AH.[4]  He displayed the noble qualities of remaining firm upon the truth, courage, steadfastness, patience and acceptance of the divine decree.

The Evil of Yazīd

Dear Islamic brothers! Why did Imam Ḥusayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ make this great sacrifice? He was not involved in matters of rulership, but he will be the leader of the youth in Paradise. How can such a person who is granted leadership in Paradise be tempted by rulership in this temporary world? Why did Imam Ḥusayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ not pledge his allegiance to Yazīd? He disliked his character. If the wretched Yazīd had a noble character, he would have followed the Quran and Sunnah. If this was the case, Imam Ḥusayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ would never have refused. But this despicable individual was not pure. His habits were evil. He would sin publicly with flagrant disregard. He was a fornicator and an alcoholic. He opposed the Quran and Sunnah, and this is why Imam Ḥusaynرَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ  did not pledge allegiance to him and sacrificed his life.

Imam Ḥusaynرَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ  was displeased with the character and actions of Yazīd. If we have the same evil habits as him, will Imam Ḥusayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ