Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) and Jihad with character (Akhlaq)

As a reaction people of Madina revolted against Yazid, after hearing
the horrifying stories of Karbala from Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) in the
year 64 AH. The people ofMedina removed Yezid's governor from his post
ofgovernorship in Medina, Fearing for their lives, the Bani Umayyah
startedrunning away from Medina. Marwan bin Hakam had a large familyof
women and children and could not run away for his life unless he could
find someone who would agree to house hiswomen and children. Marwan
bin Hakam approached several people including Abdullah ibn Umar bin
Khattab but all refused tohelp him. Finally Marwan bin Hakam turned to
Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) for help.
Marwan bin Hakam was enemy number one of the Holy Prophet (saw) and
his family. As a matter of fact, the Holy Prophet (saw) had ordered
Marwan and his father Hakam bin Aas to leave Medina as unwanted
persons. It is the same Marwan who had fought against ImamAli (as) in
the battle of the Camel (Jung-e-Jamal).Marwan also was one of those
who prevented Imam Al-Hassan (as) to beburied next to his
grandfather's grave. Again, it was Marwan who had told Walid, the
Governor of Medina in 60AH to force "Bayah" from Imam Al-Hussein (as)
in the court or to cut-off his head if he refused.
Despite all this, Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) agreedto help Marwan bin
Hakam without any hesitation. Marwan's family stayed with the Imam in
Imam's house for as long as they wished. Imam Zeynel Abidin (as) then
arrangedfor them to go to where Marwan was. In fact, Imam's house was
open for anyone who came seeking for protection at this time.