Bibi Zaynab’s Legacy and Lessons in Civic Engagement - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Bibi Zaynab played a key role in countering Yazid’s propaganda and supporting Imam Ḥusayn’s stand for truth.
- Imam Ḥusayn chose martyrdom in Karbala over surrendering to Yazid’s tyranny.
- Yazid’s propaganda portrayed Imam Ḥusayn as a rebel, but Bibi Zaynab exposed the truth through powerful speeches.
- As captives, the women and children of Imam Ḥusayn’s family revealed Yazid’s oppression and spread the Imam’s message.
- Bibi Zaynab’s sermons dismantled the "iron curtain" of Umayyid propaganda and cemented her role as "sharikatul Ḥusayn."
- Media and lobbying shape policies; Muslims must engage politically to safeguard minority rights and influence justice-based policies.
- Advocacy by Muslim groups like Justice for All and NCCM has impacted Canadian policy, especially during crises like Gaza.
- Muslim organizations need more support to counter well-funded Zionist lobbies.
- As 5% of Canada’s population, Muslims should vote and stay informed through resources like The Canadian-Muslim Vote.

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