THE DAY OF ASHURA (Martyrdom)

At dawn the Imam glanced over the army of Yazid and saw 'Umar ibn Sa'd
ordering his forces to march toward him. He gathered his followers and addressed
them thus" Allah has, this day, permitted us to be engaged in a Holy War and He
shall reward us for our martyrdom. So prepare yourself to fight against the enemies
of Islam with patience and resistance. O sons of the noble and self-respected
persons, be patient! Death is nothing but bridge which you must cross after facing
trials and tribulations so as to reach Heavens and its joys.Which of you do not like
to go from this prison (world) to the lofty palaces (Paradise)?"

Having heard the Imam's address, all his companions were overwhelmed and cried
out, O our Master! We are all ready to defend you and your Ahlu'l-bayt, and to
sacrifice our lives for the cause of Islam". Ibid. p. 99

Imam Husayn (A.S.) sent out from his camp one after another to fight and sacrifice
their lives in the way of the Lord. Lastly, when all his men and children had laid
down their lives, Imam Husayn (A.S.) brought his six month old baby son Ali al'
Asghar, and offering him on his own hands, demanded some water for the baby,
dying of thirst. The thirst of the baby was quenched by a deadly poisoned arrow
from the brute forces, which pinned the baby's neck to arm of the helpless father.
At last when the six month old baby was also killed, Imam Husayn addressed
Allah : "O Lord! Thy Husayn has offered in Thy way whatever Thou hath blessed
him with. Bless Thy Husayn, O Lord ! with the acceptance of this sacrifice.
Everything Husayn could do till now was through Thy help and by Thy Grace",
Lastly, Imam Hussain (A.S.) came into the field and was killed, the details of which
merciless are heart rending. The forces of Yazid having killed Imam Husayn (A.S.),
cut and severed his head from his body and raised it on lance. The severed head of
the Holy Imam began glorifying Allah from the point of lance saying, Allahu Akbar'.
All glory to Allah Who is the Greatest !" Ibid p. 100.

THE NAMES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE KILLED WITH
Al-HUSAYN (A.S.)

THE CHILDREN OF HUSAYN BIN ALI (A.S.)