Muharram mourning tradition in the desert

This deeply upset Imam Hussain , because his priority as the spokesperson of his grandfather, Prophet Muhammad (saw), was to maintain and preserve Islam while also guiding fellow Muslims. There was increased discontent among the Muslims against rulership due to their harshness and corruption. Imam Hussain on the other hand, was deeply respected and admired by the Muslims. Not only because he was the prophet’s grandson, but also because he was a moral and upright individual.