Episode 8 : Lions in Chains

Mokhtar, after participating in battles retreats to his farm. However, after meeting with the Iranian general, Kian and learning about the condition of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba, he travels to Madain to try and improve the situation and prevent Imam Hassan's martyrdom…

Mokhtar is appointed governor of Madain by Saeed ibn Musayyeb. In Madain, various groups including Umayyads, Khawarij and Syrian mercenaries, plot to create chaos in the city…

Ja'dah, Imam Hassan's wife, arrives at the White Pavilion in Madain. Mokhtar becomes suspicious of the presence of Umar Sa'd and Ja'dah in Madain and visits the White Pavilion requesting a meeting with Ja'dah…

Kian and his wife, Shirin Banu, visit Mokhtar's house and inform him of Muawiyah's death. Umar and Jariyah leave Mokhtar's house angrily after hearing this news. Mokhtar and Nu'man argue over who will succeed Yazid…

Uman ibn Bashir, the governor of Kufa, enters the mosque and sees Mokhtar. He complains to his son-in-law about his infrequent visits. Nu'man prepares a mourning ceremony for Muawiyah and gives a speech in the mosque of Kufa. A group of Hadrami Arabs, who are extreme Umayyad supporters, ...

Muslim ibn Aqeel is not well. Mokhtar's companions take him to Mokhtar's house in Kufa at night. Muslim regains consciousness, and Mokhtar introduces himself. Muslim recognizes him and remembers his neutrality in the events of Imam Hassan. Mokhtar is ashamed.

Muslim ibn Aqeel, along with many of his companions, goes to the palace of Kufa. Muslim speaks to his companions in front of the palace and encourages them. On the other hand, Ibn Ziyad wants to extinguish the fire of sedition with the magic of gold...

After the uprising of the Kufans and Mokhtar's conflict in the city, Ibn Ziyad's courtiers find an excuse to imprison Mokhtar....

Yazid orders Ibn Ziyad in a letter to release Mokhtar. Ibn Ziyad releases him on the condition that Mokhtar does not have more than three days to stay in Kufa. Shimr and Umar ibn Sa'd plan to kill Mokhtar after he leaves Kufa…

After being released from Ibn Ziad's prison and bidding farewell to his family, Mokhtar sets off for an unknown destination. He doesn't reveal his destination to anyone. While bidding farewell to Kian and Ibn Kamel, he entrusts them with the task of recruiting supporters from among those who oppose Yazid…

Mokhtar goes to the Sacred Mosque and encounters Abdullah ibn Sahl, a close associate of the Zubayrids. He discusses with Mokhtar the atrocities and afflictions that Yazid has inflicted on the people of Medina. Mokhtar understands that Ibn Sahl's intention behind these words is to encourage him to fight against Yazid….

Concerns about Yazid and his army have also penetrated the inner sanctum of the Zubayrid palace. Khashe'a, the wife of Monzar, knowing that Abdullah has set his heart on the wisdom and military tactics of Mokhtar, tries to convince him to appoint Mus'ab as the commander of the armies....

The armies of the Syrians and the Zubayrids stand face-to-face. Mokhtar, Mus'ab, Abdullah and Monzar on one side and Hasin ibn Namir and his commanders on the other. Hasin ibn Namir comes forward and begins to boast. Mus'ab becomes angry and wants to go into the battlefield, but Abdullah objects…

Morning has come, the Kaaba is silent, many soldiers have been burned and some are wailing and lamenting. Some soldiers look at the Kaaba in disbelief. Mokhtar is also deep in thought when suddenly the news of Yazid's death is announced…

Abdullah ibn Zubayr chooses Mokhtar for the governorship of Kufa but Mokhtar opposes his decision and tells Abdullah that he intends to stay in Mecca and serve the Zubayrids as a warrior and does not consider himself a capable politician. Abdullah understands from Mokhtar's refusal that he has a plan in mind, so he orders his men to arrest Mokhtar…

Mokhtar returns home and hears the news of Soleiman's uprising from Ibn Kamel. Mokhtar intends to help Soleiman, but Kian tells Mokhtar that Soleiman opposes Mokhtar's policies. They ask Mokhtar to come to Kufa and personally talk to Suleiman to prevent division and discord among the Shiites…

Mokhtar enters Kufa and sees that Kufa is in the hands of the Tawabin. At night, all the Shiite elders gather at his house at Mokhtar's invitation. Mokhtar reads a letter from Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah in which he writes that he supports Mokhtar's uprising…

Ibn Yazid is sure that all the Tawabin will be killed because he is confident that Mokhtar will not help Soleiman. Soleiman and his companions reach Eyn al-Warde and realize that the Syrian army has not yet arrived there. Soleiman realizes that Ibn Yazid has played a trick on them...

Zaedeh, Mokhtar's cousin, brings the news of the Tawabin's defeat at Ayn al-Warada to Mokhtar. Mokhtar asks Zaidah to help him. He wants to write a letter to his sister's husband and with his intercession, be released from the Zubayrid prison. The Tawabin also return defeated and on the way to Kufa, Kian meets them...

Mukhtar fears that Mohammad ibn Hanafiyyah might not endorse Mokhtar's uprising during his meeting with Abdol Rahman. Abdol Rahman visits Mohammad ibn Hanafiyyah in Mecca to seek guidance and discusses Mokhtar's uprising. Mohammad ibn Hanafiyyah advises him to support Mokhtar…

Ibn Moti gathers with the Zubayrids and Umayyads, including Shimr, Umar ibn Sa’d and Shabath, in the palace to devise plans to prevent Mokhtar’s uprising. Umar ibn Sa’d, terrified of Mokhtar, mocks Ibn Muti’s strategies. Meanwhile, Kiyan visits Mokhtar and informs him about the alliance between the Umayyads and the Zubayrids….

Mokhtar enters Kufa from one side, while Ibrahim enters from another. Mokhtar, along with Ibrahim and his followers, reaches the governor’s palace and lays siege to it. Ibn Moti, disguised as a woman, flees the palace, which eventually surrenders to Mokhtar…

Mokhtar addresses the people from the pulpit in the mosque, beginning with praise for God, the truth of the Prophet, and his family. He speaks about Imam Ali, his son Hossein and the tragedy of Karbala, emphasizing his mission to establish justice. He then calls on the people to pledge allegiance to him…

Ibn Anas triumphs over Ibn Ziyad’s army but passes away shortly after. Mokhtar holds a mourning ceremony for Ibn Anas in the mosque and instructs Ibrahim al-Ashtar to lead the battle against Ibn Ziyad. Shimr, pleased that Ibrahim has left Kufa, begins preparing a rebellion against Mokhtar…

Shimr and his followers surround the governor’s palace, chanting “Death to Mokhtar” and claiming Arab superiority over non-Arabs as the reason for their rebellion. Mokhtar decides to confront them with a group of his loyal followers. As Mokhtar and his men leave the palace, Shimr anticipates his surrender, but suddenly, unexpected news arrives...

Shimr, Sinan, and Ibn Ash’ath flee Kufa. Umar ibn Sa’d, fearing Mokhtar might break his promise of safety, plans to escape. He sends his son to Mokhtar to find an excuse for their departure from Kufa…

Shimr, Sinan, Ibn Ash’ath and Ibn Dhababi take refuge in a ruined caravanserai. Sinan and Ibn Ash’ath plan to join the Zubayrids but Shimr intends to head to Sham (Syria), leading to their separation. Shimr waits in the caravanserai for Rostam to arrive…

Azra’s father, worried, searches for his daughter but cannot find her. He encounters riders led by Kiyan and rushes to inform Sinan of their approach. They decide to claim that Azra has died, wrap Sinan in a shroud, and place him in a grave pretending it’s Azra to keep him away from Kiyan’s reach…

Kiyan and some of his companions discover another of Harmale’s hideouts. Despite their careful planning, Harmale deceives them once again and escapes. Kiyan feels ashamed and cannot face Mokhtar…

After Harmale is killed and peace is restored, Mokhtar orders the women who had sought refuge in the palace to return to their homes. Mokhtar writes a letter to Abdullah ibn Zubayr, expressing willingness to cooperate. Abdullah receives the letter and sends someone to Kufa to verify Mokhtar’s claims….

A commander from the army of Sham approaches Ibrahim with an offer: he will accept bribes in exchange for surrendering during the battle. His true intention is to create conflict between Ibrahim and Mokhtar…

Ibn Shumayt delivers Ibn Ziyad’s severed head to Mokhtar at the governor’s palace in Kufa. Meanwhile, Abdullah ibn Zubayr takes Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah hostage in Mecca to control Mokhtar. Mokhtar sends one of his allies to rescue Mohammad, who is successfully freed…

Ibn Hor joins Mus’ab’s army and Mus’ab appoints him as the commander of a group of soldiers. Ibrahim writes to Mokhtar, warning of a potential Marwanid attack, which prevents him from leaving Mousel. Mokhtar replies that the Marwanid attack is only a possibility and that their main enemy is the Zubayrids….

Les armées de Mokhtar et de Mus’ab s’affrontent, et les troupes de Mokhtar remportent la première bataille. Mus’ab, furieux, tient Shabath pour responsable de leur défaite. Ibn Shumayt, soupçonnant Kian, le nomme commandant pour la prochaine bataille, mais impose que lui et ses hommes combattent à pied, sans chevaux...

Ahmar ibn Shumayt realizes his mistake in doubting Kiyan and blames himself for Kiyan’s death. Mus’ab asks Shabath to support him in the war against Mokhtar. Shabath agrees on the condition that he is appointed governor of Basra…

Mus’ab suffers defeat in his first battle against Mokhtar. Shabath is mysteriously killed. Mokhtar orders Sa’eb to retreat, taking half of the forces toward Kufa. Meanwhile, Ibn Hor captures Umrah...

The Zubayrids arrive in Kufa and are welcomed by its people. They lay siege to the governor’s palace. Ibn Hor’s wife goes to Mokhtar’s house and sets it on fire. Mus’ab sends Aswad ibn Sa’eed to the palace to persuade Mokhtar to pledge allegiance to the Zubayrids…

Mokhtar writes to Ibrahim al-Ashtar, who sets out with his army to assist Mokhtar in Kufa. The Zubayrids take Nariyah and Umrah hostage to force Mokhtar’s surrender. Umrah defends Mokhtar in front of Mus’ab...

Mus’ab orders an attack on the governor’s palace. Mokhtar steps out to fight but most of his companions surrender to the Zubayrids. Mokhtar resists until his last breath and is ultimately martyred in the mosque of Kufa.