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10 August 2024 |Mahjubah Magazinecontinuing to advocate for the message of Karbala despite personal losses and suffering (AlMuqaddam, 2018). Her ability to remain steadfast and continue her advocacy under such dire circumstances reflects a profound level of resilience.Angela Davis%u2019 activism provides a modern parallel to Lady Zainab%u2019s resilience. Davis%u2019s efforts to address racial and gender inequalities, despite facing imprisonment and persecution, highlight her unwavering commitment to social justice (Davis, 1981). Both Davis and Lady Zainab exemplify how personal strength and resilience can drive broader social change.Judith Butler%u2019s concept of performative resistance is also relevant here. Butler suggests that acts of resistance are not merely reactions to oppression but performative acts that challenge and disrupt normative structures (Butler, 1990). Lady Zainab%u2019s defiance in the aftermath of Karbala can be seen as a performative act of resistance that challenged the oppressive norms of her time and asserted a new narrative of justice and resilience.Agency and EmpowermentLady Zainab%u2019s role in empowering those around her, particularly the women and children of her family, is a crucial aspect of her activism. Her leadership ensured the survival and dignity of the survivors of Karbala, and her actions provided a sense of hope and continuity for her community. This aspect of her activism underscores her agency in shaping the post-Karbala narrative and empowering others to continue the struggle for justice.Angela Davis%u2019s work in empowering marginalized communities through education and activism parallels Lady Zainab%u2019s role. Davis%u2019s efforts to provide support and advocate for the rights of the oppressed reflect a similar commitment to empowerment (Davis, 1981). Additionally, bell hooks%u2019 emphasis on the importance of agency and empowerment for marginalized groups resonates with Lady Zainab%u2019s actions. hooks argues that empowerment involves not only resistance but also the active creation of spaces for marginalized voices (hooks, 2000).