The Captivity Journey

The Depart of the Rest of the Hussain Convoy from Karbala to Kufa

Bin Saad spent the remainder of that day in Karbala till the noon of the second day. Then, he headed to Kufa along with whoever is left from the family and children of Imam Hussain (Q). He made the ladies of the Imam (Q) ride on the camels’ backs with no cover or saddles, while their faces were exposed to the enemies even though they were the sacred ladies of the family of the best of Prophets (P). Yet, they were driven and treated just like the captives of Turkish or Rome in such tragic and distressing captivity.

Bin Saad (May Allah Curse Him) gave his orders to pass by the dead bodies, in order for them to see their brothers and sons and say good bye to them. So, the soldiers made them go through the battle field. When the ladies saw the dead bodies, they started to weep and hit their cheeks (a way to show deep distress).

Just then Sayyeda Zeinab (O) started saying:

"Alas Muhammad, May the King of Heavens bless you, this is Hussain, covered with blood and dirt, while his body parts are cut off, while your descendants are killed, left alone under the bad, hot wind". So she caused for every one cry whether an enemy or a friend.

Thus the historical resources did not mention what happened to the Hussain convoy in their way from Karbala to Kufa.

The army of Bin Saad, along with the remainder of the Hussain Convoy, reached the borders of Kufa on the night of the eleventh day of Muharram. They spent that night in one of the houses on the roads that were very close to Kufa or near its borders. Thus they entered Kufa on the twelfth day of Muharram during day light, which was an important publicity factor to shed the lights on their triumph and to show off their victory.