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8th Dhu al Hijjah, 60 AH. The Day of Tarwiyah. As thousands of pilgrims wrap themselves in white and move toward Mina to begin the rituals of Hajj, Imam Hussain AS does something that leaves Mecca stunned. 1/18

While pilgrims prepared to stand at Arafah seeking forgiveness, Hussain AS caravan of pride rode into the desert carrying the burden of truth against tyranny. Tomorrow, the caravan moves deeper into the scorching desert as the silence of Kufa grows heavier. 18/18

Mola Hussain AS caravan was completely unaware that Muslim ibn Aqeel had fallen, that their support base has collapsed, and the road ahead now led NOT towards political victory, but toward immortality through sacrifice. 17/18

Imam Hussain AS was leaving the safest place on Earth to face an uncertain desert. He chose sacrifice over safety, proving that rituals without truth and justice lose their soul. Tomorrow, the journey begins. 3/3

The Imam said it was better to be killed outside the sanctuary than have the sanctity of the Kaaba violated with his blood. But at the same time in Kufa, Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad had sealed the roads, trapped people under terror, and began crushing them. 2/3

7th Dhu al Hijjah. Makkah stood ready for Hajj, but Imam Hussain AS made shocking announcement in a historical public address: He will not complete the Hajj rituals and is leaving for Iraq. Why? Yazid’s assassins had infiltrated the city. 1/3