Pakistan, Oct. 31 -- In his pursuit of power and his determination to retain it, Yazid resorted to extreme oppression and brutality. He ordered the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and members of his family. But the question remains: Did Yazid truly enjoy the power he had acquired? History bears witness that his rule did not prove to be a lasting achievement. Approximately three years after the tragedy of Karbala, Yazid died in 683 CE. His son, Muawiya II, succeeded him to the throne but abdicated after only a few months. Historical accounts attribute to him the statement that he could not accept a position of authority founded upon the blood of the Prophet's family (Ahl al-Bayt). He too died at a young age, reportedly around 21 year...