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Captives of Karbalā are the members of Ahl al-Bayt (a) and the families of some of the martyrs of Karbala who were captured by the Kufian army led by Umar b. Sa'd during the Event of Karbala and after the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a). They were taken to Kufa and then to Damascus. There are disagreements about the exact number of captives. However, Imam al-Sajjad (a) and Lady Zaynab (a) are the most famous and eminent figures among them, who inform people about the tyranny of Yazid by their fiery sermons during the captivity.
Historians disagreed about the number of captives from Ahl al-Bayt (a) and the survivors of Imam al-Husayn's companions. Some sources reported that there were 61 women among the captives.
These names have been reported as the captives of Karbala:
- Men: Imam al-Sajjad (a), Imam al-Baqir (a), Umar b. al-Husayn b. Ali (a). Muhammad b. al-Husayn b. Ali, Zayd b. al-Hasan b. Ali (a), Muhammad b. 'Amr b. al-Hasan b. Ali (a), two sons of Ja'far b. Abi Talib, 'Abd Allah b. 'Abbas b. Ali (a), Qasim b. 'Abd Allah b. Ja'far, Qasim b. Muhammad b. Ja'far, Muhammad al-Asghar b. 'Aqil, 'Uqbat b. Sam'an (Rabab's servant), servant of 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Abd Rabbih al-Ansari, Muslim b. Ribah (servant of Imam Ali (a)), and 'Ali b. 'Uthman al-Maghribi.
- Women: Imam Ali's daughters:Lady Zaynab, Fatima, Umm Kulthum (or Nafisa or Zaynab al-Sughra), Umm al-Hasan, Khadija, the wife of Abd al-Rahman b. Aqil, Umm Hani, the wife of Abd Allah al-Akbar b. Aqil. Daughters of Imam al-Husayn (a): Sukayna, Fatima, Ruqayya, and Zaynab. Rabab (Imam al-Husayn's wife), Umm Muhammad (Fatima, the daughter of Imam al-Hasan (a), the Imam al-Sajjad's wife and Imam al-Baqir's mother), and Fakiha, the mother of Qarib b. 'Abd Allah b. Urayqit.
After the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a), Ahl al-Bayt (a) passed the night after Ashura' in Karbala. In the afternoon of 11th of Muharram 61/ October 11, 680 after that 'Umar b. Sa'd's army buried all the dead bodies of the army, they gathered Ahl al-Bayt (a) and the survivors from Imam's companions and took them to Kufa. ......
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- Arba'in of Imam al-Husayn (a) «The 20th of Safar, commemorating the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a). According to reports, the Captives of Karbala visited his grave on this day, and Imam al-Hasan al-'Askari (a) counted the Ziyarat of Arba'in among the signs of a true believer.»
- Procession of Arba'in «An annual pilgrimage to Karbala on Arba'in, in which millions of Shi'a from Iraq and around the world walk to the shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a).»
- Ruqayya bt. al-Imam al-Husayn (a) «According to some reports, a three-year-old daughter of Imam al-Husayn (a) who was taken captive after the tragedy of Karbala and attained martyrdom in Damascus, where a shrine is attributed to her.»
- Al-Baqi' Cemetery «The oldest Islamic cemetery in Medina, where four Shi'a Imams (a), and many prominent companions are buried. Its shrines were demolished in the Demolition of al-Baqi'.»
- Mashhad «The city in northeastern Iran where the shrine of Imam al-Rida (a) is located. It is one of the holiest cities in the Shi'a world and a major destination for pilgrims.»
- Ashab al-Kisa' «The five members of Ahl al-Bayt (a) who were gathered under the Prophet's (s) cloak at the revelation of the al-Tathir Verse.»
- Uprising of al-Mukhtar «A movement led by al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi in Kufa (66/685) seeking revenge for the martyrs of Karbala. It resulted in the punishment of several figures involved in the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a) and his companions.»
- Al-Luhuf ala qatla l-tufuf (book) «A famous Shi'a maqtal by Sayyid b. Tawus describing the events of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a). It is known for its concise style and widespread use in mourning literature.»
- Ya la-Tharat al-Husayn «A slogan meaning "O avengers of Husayn," historically used in uprisings seeking revenge for Imam al-Husayn (a). It is also reported in Shi'a traditions as a slogan associated with Imam al-Mahdi (a) and his supporters.»
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Today Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 / 14 Safar, 1448
- 657 CE – A rough night during the battle of Siffin known as Laylat al-Harir took place. (Safar 11, 37 AH)
- 869 CE – Birth of Imam al-Mahdi (aj) the last Imam in Twelver Shi'ism, (Sha'ban 15, 255 AH)
- 2005 CE - Demise of Muhammad Taqi Buhlul (Jumada II 22, 1426)
- 38 AH - Martyrdom of Muhammad b. Abi Bakr (July 22, 658)
- 1007 AH - Birth of Muhsin Fayd Kashani (September 16, 1598)
- 1294 AH - Demise of Mirza Abd al-Rahim Irawani (February 28, 1877)
- 1314 AH - Demise of Muhammad Taqi Bujnurdi (July 25, 1896)
- 1367 AH - Demise of Mulla 'Ali Khiyabani (December 28, 1947)
Farewell ceremony to the body of Ayatollah Khamenei at the Tehran Mosalla
A view of the funeral procession of Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran, heading toward Azadi Square
