Thread by @fatimuqawama

#WhoisZainab
Part 3: "A Visionary Leader"

To be a visionary, you should think beyond the here and now and be a forward thinker. The preservation of the Imamate was paramount to the survival of the religion of #Islam.
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Sayyida Zainab (a.s) knew that she had to protect her nephew, #ImamZaynAlAbidin (p) and did so as best she could. She remained steadfast, protected him physically when necessary, and publicly spoke out when the truth was distorted and covered.
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Sayyida #Zainab (p) also knew that to safeguard the future of her grandfather’s religion and its believers people must always remember the sacrifice of #ImamHussain (a.s), his family, and companions. Women became the flagbearers of the message of Imam Hussain (a.s).
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From one majlis (gathering of sorrow) to the next, they have passed the baton of guidance that contained the true message of Islam up until this day.
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