Here’s the English translation of the two stories about Lady Ruqayyah (SA), the daughter of Imam Hussain (AS), along with the added section connecting her legacy to the resilient girls of Gaza:  


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### The Story of Lady Ruqayyah (SA) in Karbala  


#### 1. The Journey to Karbala  

Lady Ruqayyah (SA), the young daughter of Imam Hussain (AS), lived a joyful life in Medina. But when Yazid, the tyrant ruler, disrespected Imam Hussain (AS), she traveled with her family and companions toward Karbala. Throughout the journey, she witnessed her father’s kindness and the compassion of Lady Zainab (SA).  


#### 2. The Day of Ashura and Her Father’s Martyrdom  

In the desert of Karbala, the enemies cut off their water supply and surrounded Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers. On Ashura, Lady Ruqayyah (SA) heard the cries of battle and the martyrdom of the companions from inside the tent. When her father went to the battlefield, she waited with tearful eyes for his return—but Imam Hussain (AS) was martyred, and the enemy severed his blessed head.  


#### 3. After the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS)  

When Lady Ruqayyah (SA) realized her father had been martyred, she was heartbroken. The enemies burned the tents and took the women and children captive. Ruqayyah (SA), along with her aunt Lady Zainab (SA) and the other children, was forcibly taken toward Kufa under the scorching sun, without food or water.  


#### 4. The Unknown Man in the Desert of Karbala  

On the way, a man from the Banu Asad tribe, moved by their suffering, approached and said:  

*"O daughter of the Imam! If you allow me, I will rescue you from these oppressors."*  

Despite her fear and exhaustion, Lady Ruqayyah (SA) replied:  

*"You are a non-mahram (not a lawful guardian), and I cannot go with you. We place our trust in Allah."*  

The man wept upon hearing her words and left. This moment showcased her unwavering faith and dignity, even in the most desperate circumstances.  


#### 5. Captivity in Kufa and Damascus  

In Kufa, the people wept when they saw the captives, but the cruel governor, Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad, mocked them. Later, the caravan was taken to Damascus, to the court of Yazid.  


#### 6. Seeing Her Father’s Head in Damascus  

In Damascus, Yazid ordered the head of Imam Hussain (AS) to be brought before the crowd. When Lady Ruqayyah (SA) saw her father’s head, she cried out:  

*"Baba! Why won’t you answer me?!"*  

She kissed the head and collapsed from grief. That night, she wept beside it until, by morning, her soul had departed from the weight of sorrow.  


#### 7. The Burial of Lady Ruqayyah (SA)  

Frightened by the tragedy, Yazid allowed her to be buried. Today, her holy shrine in Damascus is a place of pilgrimage for believers worldwide.  


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### Lady Ruqayyah (SA): A Symbol of Resistance for the Helpless Girls of Gaza  


In the occupied lands of Palestine, there are young girls who witness oppression every day. Their homes are destroyed, their fathers and brothers martyred, and they are left alone amidst fire and bloodshed. Yet, in this darkness, Lady Ruqayyah (SA) shines as a beacon of hope.  


#### 1. Ruqayyah (SA) and the Girls of Gaza: Both Victims of Oppression  

- Like Ruqayyah (SA), who lost her family in Karbala, the girls of Gaza see their loved ones martyred daily.  

- Ruqayyah (SA) remained steadfast in captivity; the Palestinian girls resist despite bombings and starvation.  


#### 2. Lessons from Lady Ruqayyah (SA)  

A) Defiance Against Tyranny:  

Ruqayyah (SA) never bowed to Yazid. Today, Gaza’s girls stand firm against the Zionist regime, shouting: *"We are not afraid!"*  


B) Trust in God, Even in Darkness:  

When Ruqayyah (SA) saw her father’s head, she turned to Allah. The girls of Gaza pray in the rubble, holding onto faith.  


C) Protecting Dignity:  

Despite captivity, Ruqayyah (SA) guarded her modesty. The Muslim girls of Gaza preserve their hijab and faith under siege.

#### 3. Ruqayyah (SA): A Universal Symbol of Resistance  

- In Gaza, girls like Fatima and Marwa watch their fathers die but refuse to surrender, just like Ruqayyah (SA).  

- As Ruqayyah (SA) was abandoned in Damascus, Gaza’s children die alone in bombed hospitals while the world stays silent.  


#### 4. Ruqayyah’s (SA) Message to the World  

If she were alive today, she would cry out:  

*"O people of the world! Why do you ignore these children? Why are you silent like Yazid?!"*  


#### 5. What We Must Learn  

- Never stay silent against oppression.  

- Always defend the oppressed.  

- Rely on Allah in every circumstance.  


### Final Words:  

Lady Ruqayyah (SA) is not just a child martyred 1,400 years ago—she is a symbol for all oppressed children, from Gaza to Yemen, Syria to Afghanistan. Her legacy teaches us to never lose hope and resistance, no matter how hard the struggle.  


O Ruqayyah, daughter of Hussain, O martyr of Karbala…  

Carry our prayers to the children of Gaza!