Sons of the September 21 Revolution… Following Imam Zayd’s Path, the March of Jihad Remains Steadfast Until Victory

The crowds filling Airport Street presented a living tableau of free revolutionaries, who gathered from various districts of Sana’a under the banner “Insight and Jihad,” reaffirming their unwavering commitment to Imam Zayd’s example in confronting aggression and injustice.

The September 21 Revolution – Yemenis’ Uprising Against Oppression and Tyranny
Several years ago, the September 21 Revolution erupted in Yemen as the people’s response to decades of corrupt rule and foreign domination. That uprising repudiated all forms of injustice and carried forward the resistance that Imam Zayd ibn Ali began. Just as Imam Zayd’s revolt was against tyranny, so too was the September 21 Revolution—a resolute stand by Yemenis against both internal and external oppression.

Renewing the Covenant Between the September 21 Revolution and Imam Zayd’s Revolt
Commemorating Imam Zayd’s martyrdom today symbolizes the renewal of a single covenant between the September 21 Revolution and Imam Zayd’s own uprising—one path, one goal: championing truth, resisting tyrants, and aiding the oppressed. The sons of September 21 now bear the banner of jihad against the American and Zionist enemy, just as Imam Zayd did in his era. This event also sent a powerful message to the world: Yemen remains steadfast in its resistance and will not abandon its principled stance against its foes.

“Insight and Jihad” – A Rallying Cry in the Hearts of the Revolutionaries
This commemoration was far more than ceremony; it was a living embodiment of the Revolution’s continuity, carrying forward Imam Zayd’s legacy. The slogan “Insight and Jihad” was no mere slogan but a vibrant call to struggle in God’s path, affirming the determination to defend truth by every available means. Enthusiastic chants reverberated through Sana’a, expressing resolve to confront the American and Zionist enemy—guided by Imam Zayd’s visionary resistance. The participants vowed unflagging support for the fronts of resistance until an honorable victory is secured.

Imam Zayd – A Path of Unyielding Resolve
Imam Zayd ibn Ali (peace be upon him) stood as a beacon of steadfastness against injustice and tyranny. Today’s marchers lifted placards urging emulation of his path. As many speakers noted, Imam Zayd was defender of truth, champion of the oppressed, and a powerful voice against the tyrants of his time. His courage and determination continue to inspire the sons of the September 21 Revolution in their struggle.

Address by Scholar Shams al-Din Sharaf al-Din – Reaffirming Jihad and Principled Resolve
In a rousing address that ignited the crowd, the Yemeni Mufti, Scholar Shams al-Din Sharaf al-Din, declared that Imam Zayd ibn Ali was not merely a leader for one sect but an Imam for the entire Islamic Ummah. He underscored that Imam Zayd’s stance was always firm against oppression and aggression—an ethos now embodied by the September 21 Revolution’s fighters. He urged scholars across the Muslim world to shoulder their responsibilities in defending truth and advocating jihad, warning that the international community’s silence over Israeli atrocities has only deepened Gaza’s suffering.

Yemen’s Position – Pride and Dignity in Supporting Gaza
Scholar Sharaf al-Din lauded Yemen’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people, highlighting Yemenis’ ongoing military and humanitarian assistance—through missiles and drones launched against the Zionist enemy. Today’s marchers affirmed their absolute support for the Palestinian resistance, pledging continued political and military backing and stressing Yemen’s immutable commitment to the Palestinian cause, despite other regional crises.

Closing Messages – Unity and Sacrifice for the Cause
In closing, Scholar Sharaf al-Din delivered stirring exhortations to the mujahideen in Gaza, expressing the Ummah’s pride in their resilience and steadfastness: “You are the hope of the Ummah, and free people draw from you the lessons of resolve and endurance.” He issued a clarion call to the Arab and Islamic worlds to unite against Israeli aggression, underscoring that victory demands unity and sacrifice—just as Imam Zayd resisted tyrants in his time, a legacy carried forward today by the sons of the September 21 Revolution.

An Unfailing Drive
The commemoration of Imam Zayd ibn Ali’s martyrdom was not a mere historical observance but a perpetual summons to all free souls to follow his path in resisting oppression and tyranny. The sons of the September 21 Revolution carry this banner with their blood and souls, defending truth and striving to liberate Palestine from the Zionist enemy’s defilement. As Imam Zayd once raised the banner of jihad with his pure blood, today’s revolutionaries raise it across every arena—proving that a nation that remembers its history and clings to its principles is invincible.