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S7E2: The Mystery of Sayyidah Zaynab's Death | Historical Realities

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This podcast focuses on the mystery surrounding the death of Sayyidah Zaynab, the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad. There are conflicting accounts of her death, with different dates and circumstances being put forward by Shia and Sunni historians. Some believe that she was murdered by Yazid, while others suggest she died due to illness or from the stress of the tragedy of Karbala. The location of her grave is also disputed, with some saying it is in Egypt and others in Damascus. Despite these conflicting details, Zaynab is considered a powerful and influential figure in Islamic history and a source of inspiration for Muslims due to her fight for justice and her dedication to spreading knowledge.

  • The date of Shahada of Sayyidah Zaynab is in the mid of Rajab according to most Shia historians and some Sunni scholars.
  • The year of Shahada is different, with some saying it was in year 62 of Hijra, 1.5 years after Karbala and others saying it was in year 65 of Hijra.
  • The location of her grief is another important question with different opinions in the Shia school of thought. Some say she started speaking out about Karbala and Imam al-Hussein causing the governor of al-Madina to send a message to Yazid to do something about her. Some say she was hit on the head causing her wound and death.
  • According to some accounts, she went to Egypt where she stayed for five or six months spreading knowledge until she died. The location of her shrine is also debated.
  • Some believe she died soon after Karbala, while others believe she lived for four or five years and her grave is most likely in Syria.
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