The followers of Hussain (a.s) were not martyred only in Karbala — their persecution has continued since 61 AH, leaving a trail of sacrifice and oppression throughout Islamic history.
History bears witness: killing the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s) and their followers was, in reality, enmity towards the Messenger of Allah (saww) — an enmity whose roots go back to Abu Sufyan.
After the Conquest of Makkah, when the Prophet (saww) forgave many of his enemies, Abu Sufyan was also spared — yet his hatred remained. Tradition holds that he advised his son Muawiya:
"Never honor the family of the Prophet — humiliate them and kill them whenever you can."
After Karbala, the chain of atrocities continued:
The Incident of Harra (63 AH): The army of Yazid attacked Madinah, shed blood inside the Prophet’s Mosque, violated the sanctity of the Prophet’s households, and left a stain on history that will never fade.
Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s) (183 AH): Imprisoned for years by Harun al-Rashid, he was poisoned out of fear of his spiritual authority.
Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s) & Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s): Both were confined in the garrison town of Samarra under constant surveillance, and eventually poisoned to death.
In every century, a new Yazidi tyranny has arisen, attempting to extinguish Hussain’s message — and in every century, it has perished in disgrace.
And today, the picture remains the same:
Pakistan – Parachinar: Simply for being Hussaini, markets, processions, and mosques are bombed.
Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, Afghanistan: Wherever the name of Ahl al-Bayt (a.s) is raised, mosques, imambargahs, and gatherings are attacked.
Yet one truth will stand until the Day of Judgment:
"Hussainis never die — they live in every era.
And the Yazidi mindset is always disgraced — whether it is 61 AH or 2025."