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August 2024 |Mahjubah Magazine9AbstractThis article provides a feminist analysis of Lady Zainab%u2019s activism during and after Ashura, comparing her roles to those of prominent modern feminist figures. It explores how Lady Zainab%u2019s leadership, resilience, and empowerment align with the principles advocated by bell hooks (Gloria Jean Watkins), Angela Davis, Rosa Parks, and Judith Butler. Lady Zainab%u2019s impactful speeches and defiance during a period of immense personal and collective suffering are analyzed in the context of contemporary feminist thought, emphasizing her contributions to the empowerment of marginalized communities. Through a comparative approach, this article highlights the enduring relevance of her activism and its resonance with modern feminist ideals. The discussion centers on Lady Zainab%u2019s public speaking as a form of resistance, her resilience in the face of oppression, and her role in empowering others, drawing parallels with the activism of modern feminist icons. This analysis underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating historical figures whose actions align with feminist principles, demonstrating the continuity of feminist struggles across different contexts and epochs.Keywords: Feminism, Lady Zainab, Public Speaking, Resilience, EmpowermentINTRODUCTIONLady Zainab bint Ali, the sister of Imam Hussain, stands as a formidable figure in Islamic history due to her exceptional role during and after the Battle of Karbala. Her activism, particularly her courageous speeches and leadership, has garnered significant attention. This article aims to analyze Lady Zainab%u2019s activism through a feminist lens, comparing her role with those of modern feminist figures such as bell hooks, Angela Davis, Rosa Parks, and Judith Butler. The comparison will highlight how her actions embody feminist principles of leadership, resilience, and empowerment, and will reflect on the continuity of feminist activism across historical and contemporary contexts.Leadership and Public SpeakingLady Zainab%u2019s leadership and public speaking during the aftermath of Ashura are critical components of her activism. Her eloquent speeches, particularly those delivered in the courts of Yazid and Ibn Ziyad, were instrumental in condemning the injustices perpetrated by the Umayyad regime. In her famous address, she not only criticized the tyranny of Yazid but also provided a powerful articulation of her faith and the principles of justice and righteousness. The significance of her public speaking can be analyzed in relation to bell hooks%u2019 concept of the power of voice. hooks argues that the act of speaking out is a form of resistance against systemic oppression and is crucial for feminist activism (hooks, 2000). Lady Zainab%u2019s speeches align with this view, as they served to challenge and expose the injustices of her time while empowering others to stand against oppression.Similarly, Rosa Parks%u2019 role in the civil rights movement exemplifies the impact of using one%u2019s voice to confront systemic injustices. Parks%u2019 refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus was not only an act of defiance but also a statement against racial inequality (Parks, 1992). Like Parks, Lady Zainab%u2019s public statements were pivotal in advocating for justice and challenging entrenched systems of oppression.Resilience and DefianceLady Zainab%u2019s resilience and defiance in the face of overwhelming adversity are central to understanding her role as an activist. Following the Battle of Karbala, she demonstrated remarkable strength by caring for the survivors and