Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 49-62

Ubayd Allah Ibn Ziyad's Repressive Policy Against Opposition Movements Prior to the Killing of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) - Maytham Al-Tammar as an Example

Hana S. Jabar

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The period following the peace treaty between Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Muawiyah in 41 Hijriya saw the Umayyads take control of the Islamic state, pursuing figures known for their loyalty to the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and targeting them by the government. Many of them were martyred under the authority of the regime for their beliefs, while those who could escape fled, and many migrated to far corners of the earth to escape the oppression and tyranny of the Umayyad authority. The Umayyads suspected and punished anyone who was remotely associated with the Alawite family, especially those known for their close relationship with the Amir al-Mu'minin (peace be upon him).

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