Patterns from Zeinabeh Kobra (s. a.): On the Basis of a Probe into her Character and Sermons

Emulation method is among the most significant, training methods currently available to man. Both religious and scientific literature refers to it as the most important training method. The significance of this method is related to its particular role and function in training. Now that the worldly patterns are frequently introduced and human beings are constantly influenced by a variety of secular values, on the one hand, and that the big young population of our country and the current generation are under the influence of the sentiments of the diverse patterns of the present unruly world, on the other, we need to introduce our superior patterns. Hazrateh Zeinab (s. a.) is a great lady who shouldered a very significant responsibility in conveying the message of the Karbala Episode to the world. Her words and deeds in the Karbala Episode and after that made a character out of her that is a perfect role model not only for Muslim women but for the whole human community. If she wasn’t involved in the Karbala Episode and if she didn’t give her eloquent sermons after this event, Imam Hussein’s (a. s.) cry would be muffled and Yazid could fulfill his desires. In this article, examining the character and sermons of Hazrateh Zeinab (s. a.), we discuss the patterns and lessons which we can get from this great lady. Following these patterns and institutionalizing them in themselves, Muslims can now firmly resist the enemies of God and His religion.