This phrase reflects the sorrowful cries of Sayyida Sakina bint Hussain (RA), which echoed through the prisons of Sham (Syria) after the tragic events of Karbala.
When the family of the Prophet (PBUH) was taken captive and presented in Yazid’s court, Sakina bint Hussain’s cries of grief resonated in the dark and oppressive prisons of Sham.
These words symbolize the pain and suffering endured by the Ahlul Bayt after Karbala, highlighting the deep anguish of a young daughter who lost her father, Imam Hussain (RA), in the most brutal manner.
This phrase is often recited in elegies (nohas) and mourning gatherings to remember the hardships faced by the Prophet’s family after the battle of Karbala.
