#WhoisZainab
Part 1: "The Political Aspect of Mourning"

Lady #Zainab (a.s) was the first to mourn Imam #Hussien (a.s). It is important to highlight the political role of mourning, and that mourning ceremonies can play the role of a religious and worldly conference. Image
This #political nature was proportional to the circumstances and their fluctuations according to the first stage, and given the nature of that foundational stage.
The invitation of Lady Zainab (a.s) followed by that of Imams (a.s) to mourning ceremonies can be considered as a political stance. It stands against the attempts to suppress the #Shiites and to marginalize the role of the followers of Ahl al-Bayt (a.s).
Mourning ceremonies has 3 goals:
1- Mentioning the virtues of Ahl al-Bayt (a.s).

2- Working to deprive the ruling regime of legitimacy.
3- Narrating the suffering of the imams and their usurped rights.

Another indicator of the political character of mourning ceremonies is the successful choice of the element of stirring emotions and feelings, as a conducive factor in achieving some political goals.

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