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August 2024 |Mahjubah Magazine35Groundbreaking Women at the Ashura Revolution Maria bint SaadMaria bint Saad was a prominent figure in the Ashura revolution. She was a wealthy woman from Basra who recognized the importance of supporting and acknowledging the Imam. She used her wealth to advance the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt (AS). Her home served as a hub for Basra%u2019s Shiites and played a pivotal role in promoting Shiite culture. Throughout the events of Karbala, her house was frequently visited by many people.Influential SpousesDuring the incident of Karbala, there were some sayings from some wives that demonstrated their profound understanding and knowledge about Ahl al-Bayt (AS). One of these individuals is Zuhair%u2019s wife. Zuhair, who was returning from Hajj at the same time as Imam Hussain (AS), attempted to avoid encountering Imam Hussain (AS) on his journey because Zuhair was one of the followers of Uthman ibn Affan who believed that Imam Ali (AS) was responsible for Uthman%u2019s death.The member of the academic faculty at the Women and Family Research Institute continued:Imam Hussain (AS) sent a messenger to Zuhair asking for help, which Zuhair initially declined. However, after his wife%u2019s urging, Zuhair went to Imam Hussain and agreed to accompany him. Before leaving, he asked his wife to remember him on the Day of Judgment in front of the Prophet of God (peace be upon him), displaying a deep understanding of religious concepts like intercession and the Day of Judgment.Wife of Habib ibn MazahirWhen the letter of Imam Hussain (AS) reached Habib, Habib did not know what his wife%u2019s position was regarding Imam Hussain%u2019s (AS) invitation, that is why he made taqiyyah and when he was asked: What are your plans now? He said: I am old, and not useful for Imam Hussain (AS). His wife replied: O Habib, have you forgotten the words of the Prophet (PBUH) regarding Imam Hussain (AS) who said: My two sons, these two people [Hassan (AS) and Hussain (AS)] are the masters of the youth of heaven and these two are Imams, whether they rise or not. The letter of Imam Hussain (AS) has reached you and he is asking you for help, won%u2019t you give a positive answer? When Habib left, his wife told him: I have a request, when you meet Imam Hussain (AS), kiss his hands and feet on my behalf and convey my greetings to him.Sharif commented that this exchange revealed a remarkable understanding of history and knowledge of the Prophet%u2019s teachings.Tuw%u2019aThe faculty member of the Scientific Faculty of the Women and Family Research Institute said: When Muslim bin Aqeel was left alone and helpless in Kufa and no one had the courage to shelter him, Tuwa took him to her house and welcomed him.Women Present in KarbalaUmm WahabShe recounted how Umm Wahhab had urged her son to defend Imam Hussain (AS) and stand up for the son of the Messenger of God (PBUH). After fighting for a while, he returned to her and asked if she was satisfied with him. Her poignant response was that she would only be satisfied if he died in front of Hussain (peace be upon him) on his path.Sharif then went on to narrate that after her son%u2019s martyrdom, Um Wahab took a sword in her hands to head to the battlefield. However, Imam Hussain (AS) intervened, telling her to return as God had relieved women from the duty of Jihad.Amr ibn JunadahAmr bin Junadah went to the battlefield with the encouragement of his mother. But Imam Hussain (AS) did not allow him to fight, and Amr ibn Junadah said: %u201cMy mother has ordered me to step in
