🏴 | Around the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul Hijjah, Imam Husayn (A), whose journey from Makkah was destined to reach Kufa~(ended at Karbala), stopped at multiple stations and settlements for important reasons. Some of these stops are prominently recorded in history, while many others remain hidden and still demand deeper research and reflection. Among these stations was Tan’eem in Makkah, where Imam Husayn (A) met a number of people, explained his position, and openly exposed the reality of his stance and movement.

Imam Husayn’s caravan also stopped at a place called al-Abtah, where Yazid ibn Thabit al-Basri met Imam Husayn (A) and learned directly about the reasons behind the Imam’s migration. The caravan halted briefly at another station where Imam Husayn (A) purchased food and supplies from a Yemeni trade caravan. Although the caravan was moving with urgency and speed, Imam Husayn (A) deliberately did not avoid public gathering places, inhabited villages, or socially active routes. His intention was clear: to meet people, explain his position, establish proof, and expose the reality of the political and spiritual crisis consuming the Ummah and beyond.

These regions were not ordinary settlements. Many were inhabited by elite tribes, companions of Prophet Muhammad (S), their descendants, and socially influential figures whose words and loyalties carried weight across the Islamic world. Several of these areas also functioned as resting stations and sarays for Hajj travelers. This is why Imam Husayn (A), instead of taking isolated shortcuts toward the Iraqi mainland, continued moving through populated routes and visible public spaces.

According to the historian Ibn al-Athir, Abdullah ibn Ja’far (first cousin brother in-law of Imam Husayn, husband of Sayyidah Zaynab), himself, and according to other historians, the Governor of Makkah, Amr ibn Sa’eed, either personally or at the request of Abdullah ibn Ja’far, wrote a letter to Imam Husayn (A). The letter was delivered through Abdullah ibn Ja’far and Yahya ibn Sa’eed, the brother of the governor. Al-Tabari records the contents of the letter in which Amr ibn Sa’eed urged Imam Husayn (A) not to proceed toward Iraq, expressing fear that he would be killed. He offered Imam Husayn (A) protection, safety, kindness, and asylum if he agreed to return to Makkah under their guarantee, calling Allah as witness to his promise.

Imam Husayn (A) replied with words that exposed the spiritual depth and certainty behind his movement. He wrote: “You have offered me asylum and protection. In Allah is the best asylum and refuge. He does not grant refuge in the Hereafter to those who do not fear Him in this world. We pray that we may fear and obey Him in this world so that we may hope for His refuge on the Day of Judgment. May Allah reward you for your offer of kindness and goodness toward me.”

Realizing that Imam Husayn (A) had fully resolved to sacrifice himself for the truth and would not turn back from his mission, Abdullah ibn Ja’far eventually entrusted his own two teenage sons (probably of age group 17-19), Aun and Muhammad, to join Imam Husayn (A) as his representatives in the struggle against falsehood and tyranny. After this, Abdullah ibn Ja’far and Yahya ibn Sa’eed returned to Madinah, while the caravan of Imam Husayn (A) continued its destined journey toward Karbala.

Every stop was part of a living sermon, a political exposure, and a final completion of proof upon the Ummah. Along this path, Imam Husayn (A) met many lovers, but not many true followers. If time allows, this painful distinction itself deserves a separate discussion.

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🇮🇷 | Iran Updates:

1) Foreign Minister Mr. Abbas Araghchi stated that during a “..very constructive..” phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Mr. Badr Al Busaidi, he expressed Iran’s solidarity with Oman against any threats and discussed the future management of the Strait of Hormuz “..within the framework of sovereign responsibilities and international law..” He added that Iran welcomes consultations with all neighboring countries.

2) Mr. Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran stands with the Sultanate of Oman in confronting threats and emphasized that discussions with Muscat included regional maritime management, sovereign responsibilities, and legal frameworks governing the Strait of Hormuz.

3) IRIB News Agency sarcastically criticized Western appeals to international law regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating: “..After failing to open the Strait of Hormuz, America is now talking about international laws. It is like an armed thief who, after failing to open the door, lectures about property rights and house rules..”

4) Speaker of Parliament and head of Iran’s negotiating team stated that “..we gain concessions not through talks, but with missiles, and negotiations only make them understand that..”

5) The Speaker of Parliament further stated that “..we do not trust guarantees and words, only actions are the criterion, and no action will be taken before the other side acts..”

6) Iranian parliamentary leadership also stated that “..the winner of any agreement is the one who is better prepared for war the day after..”

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🇮🇷 | Iran Updates:

1) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mr. Esmail Baghaei confirmed that the exchange of messages with the US is ongoing, but that the memorandum of understanding has not yet been finalized. Baghaei stated that Iran needs to see whether the lifting of the naval blockade is genuine or merely a media statement.

He stressed that Iran acts in accordance with its own national interests rather than American directives, and that enemy vessels remain prohibited from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while commercial ships have been crossing in coordination with Iranian forces.

On the future management of the strait, Baghaei stated that this is a matter exclusively between Iran and Oman as the two bordering states. He also confirmed that uranium enrichment and nuclear materials are not being discussed at this stage.

Regarding the announcement about lifting the naval blockade, he said: “We need to see what actually happens in practice; is this a real action or just a propaganda claim? I repeat again that no one can use the language of ‘must’ or ‘should’ with Iran. Trump cannot tell us what we ‘must’ do; we decide for ourselves. Also, negotiations are still ongoing and the text of the memorandum of understanding has not yet been finalized.”

2) According to IRIB, Trump’s alleged agreement text is one-sided, and no agreement has been reached on any of its clauses. IRIB also stated that Iran has not yet sent its response to the text of the 14-point memorandum to the US.

3) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a conversation with his Omani counterpart, stated that reaching a final agreement depends on the US abandoning its excessive approach and contradictory positions. Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran remains serious and steadfast in pursuing its legitimate rights and interests.

4) According to Tasnim News Agency, no final understanding has been reached between Iran and the US, with the outlet describing Trump’s post as consistent with his “usual pattern of expressing one-sided and egotistical opinions.”

Tasnim stressed that any lifting of the naval blockade would merely mean ending a ceasefire violation that should never have existed in the first place. Claims by Trump and American media regarding the nuclear issue were dismissed as baseless, as no detailed nuclear discussions are taking place at this stage.

The outlet also noted that Trump’s insistence on withholding Iran’s frozen funds only deepens Iranian suspicions regarding US seriousness, reiterating that the status of frozen assets must be clarified before any initial understanding is reached.

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