Among the companions of Imam Hussayn (a. s.), there were various types of people on the day of Ashoora. They all gave a final warning to the people of the world in their own way. Noblemen and servants together, people of different races, even some who joined Imam Hussayn’s side the very morning of Ashoora, hand in hand fought the battle with Imam Hussayn.
He smiled, and the world cried in return
Author: Hojatol Islam Seyyed Jafar Ghazanfari Khansari,Qom
Among the companions of Imam Hussayn (a. s.), there were various types of people on the day of Ashoora. They all gave a final warning to the people of the world in their own way. Noblemen and servants together, people of different races, even some who joined Imam Hussayn’s side the very morning of Ashoora, hand in hand fought the battle with Imam Hussayn. An old man, an eighteen-year-old, and a six-month-old…
It’s true, in the fight against evil there was an infant who played a significant role. He is the son of Imam Hussayn, Ali Asghar.
In no religion or sect is the permission granted to murder an innocent six-month-old child. In no war or battle has it been documented that an army face a child and slaughter him in his father’s hands. There were many a time when Imam Hussayn could have caused similar pain to the enemy, but this would have been against his principles. He had principles of freedom, liberty, humanity and compassion which would be in opposition to such cruel behavior. But what did a parched six-month-old do to deserve such treatment?
After Ashoora, Mokhtar Thaghafi (p. b. u. h.) sought revenge for the killing of Imam Hussayn (a. s.) and the news spread to Imam Sajjad (a. s.). They told him that Mokhtar rose up and killed all of those who killed your father and his companions; they were all punished for their actions. Imam Sajjad asked about Harmala. His companions asked why he was so interested in Harmala among all the other enemies. He answered: “You don’t know what this Harmala did to us! When my father, Imam Hussayn (a. s.) was holding my small brother in his arms and walking toward the enemy and saying: “Can’t you see how much this child is in need of water?” Like a fish out of water, after a while, it doesn't have energy to move. It can only move its lips, showing its need for water. At this point, even if you give him water, he won't live. He called out to them: “Give Ali Asghar a drop of water so at least he won’t die parched!”
If you are at war with me
Be at war with me
Take my child and give him water
Give him something to drink
Imam Sajjad (a. s.) says: “My father was in the middle of uttering such words when Harmala fired a three-headed arrow towards my brother and slit his precious throat.”
For what crime was he killed?
He is but a child, but he is not small. His hands seem small, but everyone wishes that those hands will help them.
The first Friday of Moharram is named the Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a. s.). We are honored to take part in the ceremonies commemorating Ali Asghar (a. s.). We hereby invite all heartbroken mothers to join us with their infants in memory of Imam Hussayn and his infant. Throughout the years, there have been many mothers who have received what their hearts desired due to their presence and support in these ceremonies.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a.s.)
What better evidence is there to reveal the oppression and injustice imposed on Imam Hussayn other than the killing of his infant son? Who can hear about this painful event and not weep in sorrow? Who can truly comprehend the immensity of the tragedy and remain at ease?
Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a.s.)
Get together of Hussayni Infants
Large Circles of Hussayni Children
Iran:
Tehran, Karaj, Kermanshah, Ardakan, Kerman, Kashan, Shadgan, Mashhad, Yazd, Qom, Khatam, Tabas, Shiraz, Taft, Ahwaz, Shahrood, Abarkooh, Varamin, Hamedan, Bafgh, Mahallat, Saveh, Azna, Semnan, Arak, Sadoogh, Ghazvin, Rafsanjan, Zanjan, Mehriz, Seerjan, Isfahan, Gorgan, Ardebil, Maybud, Tabriz, Oroomieh…
Saudia Arabia:
Ehsaa, Ghateef, Sayahat, Awammieh, Ojam, Safwa, Taroot, Ghodeyah, and the cities around Ehsaa and Ghateef
Iraq:
Karbala, Najaf, Koofeh, Baghdad, Kazemayn, Madinat-u-Sadr, Masjid Boratha, Nasseriah, Towirij, Koot, Samawah, Basrah, Helleh, and the central and southern cities
England:
London
Bahrain:
Manameh, Mohragh, Bani Jamarah, Jonoosan, Setrah Wadian, Ma’amir, Belad-ul-Ghadim, Naiim, Al-Kurah…
Kuwait:
Baneed Al-Ghar, Al-Da’eeyah…
Pakistan:
Karachi and other cities
India:
Lucknow and other cities
Canada:
Toronto, Montreal
Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a.s.): Bab ul-Hawaej
He smiled, and the world cried in return
Introduction:
What better evidence is there to reveal the oppression and injustice imposed on Imam Hussayn other than the killing of his infant son? Who can hear about this painful event and not weep in sorrow? Who can truly comprehend the immensity of the tragedy and remain at ease?
We have had the honor of crying out his name and what has happened to him for four years.
The first year: Mahdieh of Tehran: Mothers participated in the ceremony and held their own infants and mourned Ali Asghar's innocence. We asked Allah for a deeper understanding of the Ashoora Movement.
The second year: In addition to Mahdieh of Tehran, the following cities joined us in our services: Qom, Mashhad, Maname (Bahrain), London, Karbala, Najaf, Helleh (Iraq). We raised our hands in prayer for the expansion and acceptance of our actions.
The third year: As well as Mahdieh of Tehran, the ceremony was held in more than 50 cities throughout Iran. In cities such as Karaj, Isfehan, Mashhad, Yazd, Zanjan, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Kashan, Hamedan, Semnan, Shadgan, Mahallat, Urumieh, Ahwaz, and Bandar Abbas, mothers and their infants mourned in memory of the innocence of the precious infant of Imam Hussayn.
The fourth year: With the grace of God, the ceremony took place in Mahdieh of Tehran, Bilal Masjid (IRIB), more than 60 cities in Iran and 37 cities around the world. Mothers around the world held their infants and cried for the same purpose at the same time.
The agenda of the ceremony for the upcoming year is summarized in the following section. We hope that Allah will give us strength and accept our deeds.
Goals:
- Identifying possible centers for the ceremony
- Preparing the centers in terms of quality and quantity
- Unifying thoughts and motivations
- Activating the potential tendencies for Hussayni actions
- Expressing various aspects of the Ashoora Movement: heroic, emotional and logical
- Raising questions in the minds of free and broad-minded people of the world
What did he do to deserve such a death?!
Program:
All of the programs are to begin at the same time, in the same way, with the same goal all over the world.
Time/Date:
Every year: the first Friday of Moharram
Agenda:
- When the participating mothers enter with their children, they will be given green Arabian-style clothing for their infants to wear, along with a red headband with “Be ayye zhanben ghotelat”, meaning “For what crime was he killed?”
- The inauguration of the program is a recitation of the Holy Quran (the beginning verses of the Sura Maryam).
Content of speeches:
1. Provoke emotions of the Shia
2. Inspire the feeling of standing up against injustice
3. Lead the way to a comprehension of Imam Mehdi
Content of mourning:
Concentrating the minds and emotions on the oppression Imam Hussayn and his family suffered. The session also concerns the grieving for the cruel loss of the family of the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.).
Accommodations needed for the ceremony:
- 75000 outfits including a green Arabian cover-up and a red headband will be distributed to the locations holding the ceremonies.
- 75 symbolic cradles will be sent to the cities holding the ceremonies.
- Complete television coverage of the ceremony from stations in Iran and abroad will be made possible.
- Coordinating 3000 internet sites to inform the public
- Television teasers in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and English will be produced and broadcast from domestic and foreign channels.
- Over thirty thousand posters and invitations will be distributed.
Accommodations needed for the ceremony:
- In 2003, six thousand children’s outfits, a cradle and a painting 200 meters square were used at Mahdieh of Tehran.
- In 2004, eight thousand children’s outfits, eight cradles and another painting were used. Thirty thousand posters were presented in Persian and Arabic and distributed in Iran and Iraq.
- In 2005 seventy-five thousand children’s outfits, seventy-five symbolic cradles and more than 70 background paintings were distributed.
- In 2007 a hundred thousand children’s outfits, seventy-five symbolic cradles and more than 300 background paintings were distributed. Thirty thousand posters were printed in Persian and Arabic and distributed in Iran and Iraq.
- In 2008, a hundred thousand children’s outfits, 110 symbolic cradles and more than 350 background paintings were distributed.
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Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a.s.)
Get together of Hussayni Infants
Large Circles of Hussayni Children
Iran:
Tehran, Karaj, Kermanshah, Ardakan, Kerman, Kashan, Shadgan, Mashhad, Yazd, Qom, Khatam, Tabas, Shiraz, Taft, Ahwaz, Shahrood, Abarkooh, Varamin, Hamedan, Bafgh, Mahallat, Saveh, Azna, Semnan, Arak, Sadoogh, Ghazvin, Rafsanjan, Zanjan, Mehriz, Seerjan, Isfahan, Gorgan, Ardebil, Maybud, Tabriz, Oroomieh…
Saudia Arabia:
Ehsaa, Ghateef, Sayahat, Awammieh, Ojam, Safwa, Taroot, Ghodeyah, and the cities around Ehsaa and Ghateef
Iraq:
Karbala, Najaf, Koofeh, Baghdad, Kazemayn, Madinat-u-Sadr, Masjid Boratha, Nasseriah, Towirij, Koot, Samawah, Basrah, Helleh, and the central and southern cities
England:
London
Bahrain:
Manameh, Mohragh, Bani Jamarah, Jonoosan, Setrah Wadian, Ma’amir, Belad-ul-Ghadim, Naiim, Al-Kurah…
Kuwait:
Baneed Al-Ghar, Al-Da’eeyah…
Pakistan:
Karachi and other cities
India:
Lucknow and other cities
Canada:
Toronto, Montreal
Worldwide Commemoration of Ali Asghar (a.s.): Bab ul-Hawaej
He smiled, and the world cried in return
Introduction:
What better evidence is there to reveal the oppression and injustice imposed on Imam Hussayn other than the killing of his infant son? Who can hear about this painful event and not weep in sorrow? Who can truly comprehend the immensity of the tragedy and remain at ease?
We have had the honor of crying out his name and what has happened to him for four years.
The first year: Mahdieh of Tehran: Mothers participated in the ceremony and held their own infants and mourned Ali Asghar's innocence. We asked Allah for a deeper understanding of the Ashoora Movement.
The second year: In addition to Mahdieh of Tehran, the following cities joined us in our services: Qom, Mashhad, Maname (Bahrain), London, Karbala, Najaf, Helleh (Iraq). We raised our hands in prayer for the expansion and acceptance of our actions.
The third year: As well as Mahdieh of Tehran, the ceremony was held in more than 50 cities throughout Iran. In cities such as Karaj, Isfehan, Mashhad, Yazd, Zanjan, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Kashan, Hamedan, Semnan, Shadgan, Mahallat, Urumieh, Ahwaz, and Bandar Abbas, mothers and their infants mourned in memory of the innocence of the precious infant of Imam Hussayn.
The fourth year: With the grace of God, the ceremony took place in Mahdieh of Tehran, Bilal Masjid (IRIB), more than 60 cities in Iran and 37 cities around the world. Mothers around the world held their infants and cried for the same purpose at the same time.
The agenda of the ceremony for the upcoming year is summarized in the following section. We hope that Allah will give us strength and accept our deeds.
Goals:
- Identifying possible centers for the ceremony
- Preparing the centers in terms of quality and quantity
- Unifying thoughts and motivations
- Activating the potential tendencies for Hussayni actions
- Expressing various aspects of the Ashoora Movement: heroic, emotional and logical
- Raising questions in the minds of free and broad-minded people of the world
What did he do to deserve such a death?!
Program:
All of the programs are to begin at the same time, in the same way, with the same goal all over the world.
Time/Date:
Every year: the first Friday of Moharram
Agenda:
- When the participating mothers enter with their children, they will be given green Arabian-style clothing for their infants to wear, along with a red headband with “Be ayye zhanben ghotelat”, meaning “For what crime was he killed?”
- The inauguration of the program is a recitation of the Holy Quran (the beginning verses of the Sura Maryam).
Content of speeches:
1. Provoke emotions of the Shia
2. Inspire the feeling of standing up against injustice
3. Lead the way to a comprehension of Imam Mehdi
Content of mourning:
Concentrating the minds and emotions on the oppression Imam Hussayn and his family suffered. The session also concerns the grieving for the cruel loss of the family of the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.).
Accommodations needed for the ceremony:
- 75000 outfits including a green Arabian cover-up and a red headband will be distributed to the locations holding the ceremonies.
- 75 symbolic cradles will be sent to the cities holding the ceremonies.
- Complete television coverage of the ceremony from stations in Iran and abroad will be made possible.
- Coordinating 3000 internet sites to inform the public
- Television teasers in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and English will be produced and broadcast from domestic and foreign channels.
- Over thirty thousand posters and invitations will be distributed.
Accommodations needed for the ceremony:
- In 2003, six thousand children’s outfits, a cradle and a painting 200 meters square were used at Mahdieh of Tehran.
- In 2004, eight thousand children’s outfits, eight cradles and another painting were used. Thirty thousand posters were presented in Persian and Arabic and distributed in Iran and Iraq.
- In 2005 seventy-five thousand children’s outfits, seventy-five symbolic cradles and more than 70 background paintings were distributed.
- In 2007 a hundred thousand children’s outfits, seventy-five symbolic cradles and more than 300 background paintings were distributed. Thirty thousand posters were printed in Persian and Arabic and distributed in Iran and Iraq.
- In 2008, a hundred thousand children’s outfits, 110 symbolic cradles and more than 350 background paintings were distributed.
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Ali Asghar: From birth to martyrdom
We celebrate the tenth of Rajab, the birthday of the youngest companion of Ashoora and Bab ul-Hawaej (the door to all desires), Imam Hussayn’s six-month-old, Ali Asghar (a.s.)
It’s the tenth of Rajab, the year 60 (After Hejra, lunar calendar). The house of Imam Hussayn is filled with light once again. Medina's
He named him Ali, just as he had named his other two sons, demonstrating his love for his great father Imam Ali. He said that if Allah were to give him one thousand sons, he would name them all Ali. The infant too, had the great name Ali: the name more magnificent than the sky and more splendid than the sea.
Abdullah, the nourrisson, is also known as Ali Asghar; the son of Imam Hussayn, Seyyede Shohadda; the son of Robab, the daughter of Emra Al-Gheys bin Uday (famous pre-Islamic poet).
Imam Hussayn held his newborn in his arms and cried. Ali Asghar is the six-month-old of Karbala city , the infant of Ashoora. Ali Asghar, you came to be the traveling companion of Karbala cityplace. You came to leave your Hajj unfinished.
When you were born, everyone’s happiness came to a stop. It’s such a shame. All that you experienced in life was pain, thirst and martyrdom. You came to give more value to the concept of martyrdom. You are the smallest sacrifice made in the name of Allah. Although small, what you did is huge. Your name is on the list of the ones who sacrificed everything for Ashoora and Islam. Assalamo aleik, oh Ali Asghar. Your name is repeated by all who seek divine help.
Name: Hussayn, Father of Ali Asghar (p.b.u.h.)
Nick name: Aba Abdullah,
Honorific title: Seyyede Shohadda(master of martyrs)
Father: Ali (p.b.u.h.)
Mother: Fatemeh Zahra (p.b.u.h.)
Birthdate: 3 Shaban, 4 (Lunar Hejri)
Place of martyrdom: Karbala city.
Name of murderer: Shemr bin Zil Joshan
Period of leadership as Imam: 11 years, 11 months, and 3 days
Life: 57 years, 7 months and 7 days
The holy city of Karbala
This city is located south of
What does Karbala
Karbala is a place that God considers to be holy. When Imam Hussayn reached this city, he asked what the name of the city was. They said it was Karbala
“Allahoma enni a’uzo beka menal karbo val bala.”
He knew that this was the land where he and his companions were to be killed. He said: “This is the land of suffering and problems, this is where we go down and our blood will be shed.” There are many narrations about the land of Karbala; we will only mention three.
1. The Prophet Mohammad(p.b.u.h) says: “My(grand)son (Hussayn) will be buried in a place called Karbala. Karbala is where a dome is”
2. Imam Reza(a.s.) says: “The Torbat(the dust that accumulates on the shrine) will cure all illnesses and give protection from all worries and phobias.
3. The prophet Mohammad(p.b.u.h) says: “Any wish made under the dome of the shrine of Imam Hussayn will be granted. His torbat will cure and the generations of Imams are from his progeny.
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It’s the tenth of Rajab, the year 60 (After Hejra, lunar calendar). The house of Imam Hussayn is filled with light once again. Medina's
He named him Ali, just as he had named his other two sons, demonstrating his love for his great father Imam Ali. He said that if Allah were to give him one thousand sons, he would name them all Ali. The infant too, had the great name Ali: the name more magnificent than the sky and more splendid than the sea.
Abdullah, the nourrisson, is also known as Ali Asghar; the son of Imam Hussayn, Seyyede Shohadda; the son of Robab, the daughter of Emra Al-Gheys bin Uday (famous pre-Islamic poet).
Imam Hussayn held his newborn in his arms and cried. Ali Asghar is the six-month-old of Karbala city , the infant of Ashoora. Ali Asghar, you came to be the traveling companion of Karbala cityplace. You came to leave your Hajj unfinished.
When you were born, everyone’s happiness came to a stop. It’s such a shame. All that you experienced in life was pain, thirst and martyrdom. You came to give more value to the concept of martyrdom. You are the smallest sacrifice made in the name of Allah. Although small, what you did is huge. Your name is on the list of the ones who sacrificed everything for Ashoora and Islam. Assalamo aleik, oh Ali Asghar. Your name is repeated by all who seek divine help.
Name: Hussayn, Father of Ali Asghar (p.b.u.h.)
Nick name: Aba Abdullah,
Honorific title: Seyyede Shohadda(master of martyrs)
Father: Ali (p.b.u.h.)
Mother: Fatemeh Zahra (p.b.u.h.)
Birthdate: 3 Shaban, 4 (Lunar Hejri)
Place of martyrdom: Karbala city.
Name of murderer: Shemr bin Zil Joshan
Period of leadership as Imam: 11 years, 11 months, and 3 days
Life: 57 years, 7 months and 7 days
The holy city of Karbala
This city is located south of
What does Karbala
Karbala is a place that God considers to be holy. When Imam Hussayn reached this city, he asked what the name of the city was. They said it was Karbala
“Allahoma enni a’uzo beka menal karbo val bala.”
He knew that this was the land where he and his companions were to be killed. He said: “This is the land of suffering and problems, this is where we go down and our blood will be shed.” There are many narrations about the land of Karbala; we will only mention three.
1. The Prophet Mohammad(p.b.u.h) says: “My(grand)son (Hussayn) will be buried in a place called Karbala. Karbala is where a dome is”
2. Imam Reza(a.s.) says: “The Torbat(the dust that accumulates on the shrine) will cure all illnesses and give protection from all worries and phobias.
3. The prophet Mohammad(p.b.u.h) says: “Any wish made under the dome of the shrine of Imam Hussayn will be granted. His torbat will cure and the generations of Imams are from his progeny.
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Ali Asghar: Be ayye zanbun ghotelat?
One of Imam Hussayn’s sons, an infant, was wiggling with thirst on the day of Ashoora.
Imam called out to the enemy and said: “This infant is the only one left from my sons and companions. Can’t you see how desperate thirst has made him?" In the book Nafsul Mahmum it is said that he calls out: “If you won’t have mercy on me, at least have mercy on this child!” While he was talking, Harmala loosed an arrow that slit the six-month-old’s throat. Imam Hussayn took some of the gushing blood from his son’s throat and threw it up in the air.
In Maghtal books, there is reference to Ali Asghar and The Nourrossion. No clear consensus exists whether it is one child or two.
One might think that Ali Asghar was only an infant on Ashoora, and he didn’t play an important role. But this is not the case at all. He had an extremely important emotional and sentimental role. When he was killed so cruelly, the people who had the slightest humanity left in them realized just how cold-blooded and barbaric the enemy was. The enemy didn’t even take mercy on an innocent infant!
In Ziarah of Nahie Moghadassa, we send our salam to the infant. In one version of Ziarah of Ashoora he is referred to as Imam Hussayn’s son, Ali Asghar. There are many names for Ali Asghar: The Infant, The Six-Month-Old, Bab al-Hawaej, the Deliverer of Our Desires and the cradle is a symbol that represents the Infant of Karbala.
What is there to do for the infant but smile
The one who laughed at death, was your child
“Ali Asghar is the brightest face of Karbala, the greatest proof of oppression… Through the eyes of history, there has never been a more influential role for martyrdom.” (Bahar al-Anwar Vol.45, p.660) They call Ali Asghar “Bab al-Hawaej”, meaning the door to all desires, even though he is only a small child.
The door of the garden of martyrdom
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Imam called out to the enemy and said: “This infant is the only one left from my sons and companions. Can’t you see how desperate thirst has made him?" In the book Nafsul Mahmum it is said that he calls out: “If you won’t have mercy on me, at least have mercy on this child!” While he was talking, Harmala loosed an arrow that slit the six-month-old’s throat. Imam Hussayn took some of the gushing blood from his son’s throat and threw it up in the air.
In Maghtal books, there is reference to Ali Asghar and The Nourrossion. No clear consensus exists whether it is one child or two.
One might think that Ali Asghar was only an infant on Ashoora, and he didn’t play an important role. But this is not the case at all. He had an extremely important emotional and sentimental role. When he was killed so cruelly, the people who had the slightest humanity left in them realized just how cold-blooded and barbaric the enemy was. The enemy didn’t even take mercy on an innocent infant!
In Ziarah of Nahie Moghadassa, we send our salam to the infant. In one version of Ziarah of Ashoora he is referred to as Imam Hussayn’s son, Ali Asghar. There are many names for Ali Asghar: The Infant, The Six-Month-Old, Bab al-Hawaej, the Deliverer of Our Desires and the cradle is a symbol that represents the Infant of Karbala.
What is there to do for the infant but smile
The one who laughed at death, was your child
“Ali Asghar is the brightest face of Karbala, the greatest proof of oppression… Through the eyes of history, there has never been a more influential role for martyrdom.” (Bahar al-Anwar Vol.45, p.660) They call Ali Asghar “Bab al-Hawaej”, meaning the door to all desires, even though he is only a small child.
The door of the garden of martyrdom
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Infants remember six-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala
HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Al-Imam Al-Hossein (AS)’s six-month-old son Abdullah Ali Al-Asghar (AS) was the youngest martyr of Karbala. Muharram 6 is attributed to his martyrdom commemoration across the world.
Infants remember six-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala
By: Ismail Zabeeh/ Javad Zarif
Therefore, his martyrdom was commemorated in different countries with bringing out of “cradle” in majales al-aza and processions. Tens of thousands of infants and little children, dressed in white and green color clothes, participated in majales and processions.
The mothers were shedding tears to sympathize with Sayyedah Robab (AS), mother of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Speakers opened their speeches with recitation of selected verses of Surah Maryam, highlighted the philosophy of Karbala depicted the martyrdom of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
A big children procession was taken out from the Husseini shrine compound. It terminated at the holy mausoleum of Al-Abbas (AS). The mourners were holding replica coffin of Ali Al-Asghar (AS) to show the tragedy of the little Husseini infant and barbarity of Yazidi forces.
Hormala (L) made Ali Al-Asghar (AS) a target of a very heavy three-face arrow, which pierced the innocent infant's neck. Ali Al-Asghar (AS) smiled and kissed martyrdom while still in the hands of his father Imam Hussein (AS).
These ceremonies were also held in Iran, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Syria and other countries.
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Infants remember six-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala
By: Ismail Zabeeh/ Javad Zarif
Therefore, his martyrdom was commemorated in different countries with bringing out of “cradle” in majales al-aza and processions. Tens of thousands of infants and little children, dressed in white and green color clothes, participated in majales and processions.
The mothers were shedding tears to sympathize with Sayyedah Robab (AS), mother of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Speakers opened their speeches with recitation of selected verses of Surah Maryam, highlighted the philosophy of Karbala depicted the martyrdom of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
A big children procession was taken out from the Husseini shrine compound. It terminated at the holy mausoleum of Al-Abbas (AS). The mourners were holding replica coffin of Ali Al-Asghar (AS) to show the tragedy of the little Husseini infant and barbarity of Yazidi forces.
Hormala (L) made Ali Al-Asghar (AS) a target of a very heavy three-face arrow, which pierced the innocent infant's neck. Ali Al-Asghar (AS) smiled and kissed martyrdom while still in the hands of his father Imam Hussein (AS).
These ceremonies were also held in Iran, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Syria and other countries.
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6-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala remembered
TEHRAN, Iran: On Moharram 6, martyrdom of Hazret Imam Hossein (AS)’s six-month-old infant son Abdullah Ali Al-Asghar (AS) - the youngest martyr of Karbala - was observed across the globe with bringing out of “cradle” in majales-i-aza and processions.
6-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala remembered
By: Sheikh M Khurasani
To pay homage to Hazret Ali Al-Asghar (AS), tens of thousands of babies in the laps of their mothers gathered in mosques and hosseiniyaat while dressed in white and green color clothes.
The mothers were shedding tears to sympathize with Sayyedah Robab (AS), mother of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Speakers depicted the martyrdom of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Hormala (L) made Ali Al-Asghar (AS) a target of a very heavy three-face arrow, which pierced the innocent infant's neck. Ali Al-Asghar (AS) smiled and kissed martyrdom while still in the hands of his father Imam Hossein (AS).
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To pay homage to Hazret Ali Al-Asghar (AS), tens of thousands of babies in the laps of their mothers gathered in mosques and hosseiniyaat while dressed in white and green color clothes.
The mothers were shedding tears to sympathize with Sayyedah Robab (AS), mother of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Speakers depicted the martyrdom of Ali Al-Asghar (AS).
Hormala (L) made Ali Al-Asghar (AS) a target of a very heavy three-face arrow, which pierced the innocent infant's neck. Ali Al-Asghar (AS) smiled and kissed martyrdom while still in the hands of his father Imam Hossein (AS).
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“Husain is from me, and I am from Husain”
Our Holy Prophet (SAW) said: “Husain is from me, and I am from Husain” In other words, Imam Husain (AS) is Rasool-Allah’s flesh and blood, and the message of Rasool-Allah (SAW), the existence of Islam is ONLY due to Imam Husain (AS).
“Husain is from me, and I am from Husain”
A’udhubillah…rajeem
O Allah, send blessings on Mohammad and his Ahlul Bayt
O Allah, become, now and always, the Guardian, Shield, and Leader; Helper, Guide, and Protector;
of Your wali (representative), Al-Hujjat-ibn-Al-Hasan (Your blessings be on him and his forefathers)
so that he may become firmly established on Your earth, and govern for a long time.
Salawaat!
Our Holy Prophet (SAW) said:
“Husain is from me, and I am from Husain”
In other words, Imam Husain (AS) is Rasool-Allah’s flesh and blood, and the message of
Rasool-Allah (SAW), the existence of Islam is ONLY due to Imam Husain (AS).
The goal of this year’s series of speeches by the students of ALI School
is Husain Shanaasi, that is to enhance our understanding of Imam Husain (AS)
under the guidance of this Hadees of Rasool-Allah (SAW).
These speeches are available on the ALI School website.
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Moharram 9: The Night of Ashura
Zainab Imam
Umar Sad mounted his horse, occupied a place in front of his army and said: "O riders of Allah!
Mount, and be it known to you that your place is in Paradise". Strangely enough, this is the
same expression which was uttered by the Holy Prophet in a battle when he invited his
companions to defend Islam.
As the army grew nearer Imam Husain (as) asked Hazrat Abbas to go and see what new
development had taken place.
Hazrat Abbas approached the enemy army accompanied by twenty horse-men, and enquired
from them about the reason for their sudden attack. They replied: "We have received orders
from our Amir that either you should surrender immediately or we should fight against you".
Hazrat Abbas said: "Don't be in a hurry. Let me go to the Imam and inform him of the
situation". While Hazrat Abbas went and informed Imam Husain (as), his companions
remained in front of the enemy forces. Imam Husain (as) said to his brother: "Go back to them
and obtain an extension of time from them till tomorrow morning, so that tonight we may offer
prayers to Allah (swt).” They granted relief to the Imam and his companions till the following
morning. Imam Husain took advantage of this short opportunity and prepared himself for
martyrdom.
Imam Husain called his companions after sunset and addressed them. He knew very well that
he could not agree to surrender and take the oath of allegiance. He also knew that the enemy
would not leave him alone and the matter would not be settled without fighting. In these
circumstances his martyrdom as well as that of his companions was certain. In spite of all this,
he spoke to his companions with perfect composure and confidence. He pointed out to them
that the following day was the day of martyrdom, and insisted that each one of them should
leave Karbala to go to their respective cities, because the enemies were after him only.
Imam Husain commenced his speech thus: "I thank Allah (swt) to the best of my ability and
praise Him during the time of sorrow. It is a fact that I am not aware of any companions more
faithful and honest than my companions and any relatives more righteous and kind than my
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relatives. May Allah (swt) grant all of you a good reward. The day of our fighting with this army
has arrived. I permit all of you to go away. You are free to depart without any restriction and
should take advantage of the darkness of night". Imam Husain (as) blew out the candles. After
a considerable amount of time he relit them and saw that no one had left. Imam Husain’s
family replied with one voice: "Should we leave to live a life after you? We pray to Allah (swt)
that the time may not come when you may be killed and we may remain alive".
Muslim bin Awsaja said: "If we withdraw our support from you and leave you alone what
excuse shall we have before Allah (swt)? I swear that I shall not leave you. I shall thrust my
spear in the chest of your enemies and shall quench the thirst of my sword with their blood.
And when there are no weapons left in my hand to fight with, I shall shower stones upon
them."
After the meeting Imam Husain (as) and his companions prepared for the following day.
Imam Husain had brought cane and firewood to place in a ditch, which they had dug during the
night. He said, “When they march against us and fight us, we will set the wood on fire, so we
will not be open to attack from the rear. We can fight them from a single direction.” He went out
to his followers and instructed them to bring their tents close together. Imam Husain and his
companions spent the rest of the night in prayers, seeking forgiveness from Allah (swt). Imam
Husain (as) recited the following supplication:
"O' Allah, You are my trust in every sorrow and my hope in every hardship. You are truly the
bestower of every bounty, the source of every blessing and the goal of every desire. You have
guided me and shown me the significance of all matters which I face."
The night of Ashura came to an end -the night which will never come again in the history of
mankind, which ended with the preparation for martyrdom of the great personalities in the way
of Allah (swt).
The day of Ashura arrived. Imam Husain (as) made the biggest sacrifice ever witnessed by
mankind. In one day, he sacrificed his brothers, nephews, and children on the land of Karbala.
He remained patient after seeing so many shaheed in one day. Aun and Mohammed had been
martyred. Qasim was trodden to pieces. Abbas was lying on the bank of the River Furaat. Ali
Akbar's chest was torn open with a spear. By Asr time Imam Husain (as) was left alone.
Imam Husain rode his horse to a small mount, he then called out loudly:
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"IS THERE ANY HELPER TO HELP ME? IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP THE GRANDSON
OF THE HOLY PROPHET?"
Imam Husain heard the sound of crying coming from his camp. He turned around and returned
to the tents. "Zainab, your brother is still alive. Why are you crying?" "My brother Husain, when
you called out, "IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME", Ali Asghar threw himself from his cradle."
Imam Husain knew what Ali Asghar was trying to say. He went to Umme Rabab. Ali Asghar
was on her lap crying while she was trying to comfort him. Imam Husain picked up Hazrat Ali
Asghar and whispered in his ear. Ali Asghar stopped crying and looked up at his father smiling.
"Umme Rabab, I am taking Ali Asghar to the battlefield with me so that I can get some water
for him."
Imam Husain carried Ali Asghar to the battlefield on the scorching sands of Karbala. He
covered Hazrat Ali Asghar with his abaa to protect him from the blazing sun. Imam Husain
walked to Yazeed’s soldiers. He held Ali Asghar high with both his hands and said: "O soldiers
of Yazeed, you feel I have offended you, but what has this little child done to you? His mother's
milk has dried up. He has not had a drop of water for three days. I ask you to give water to this
innocent little child." Not one of Yazeed’s soldiers brought any water for Ali Asghar. Imam
Husain looked at the infant and said: "My son Ali Asghar, you are a grandson of Ali, fight your
Jihad." Ali Asghar stuck his dry tongue out and moved it over his parched lips looking towards
Yazeed’s men. Ali Asghar shot a strange arrow - his dry tongue. It hit the hearts of Yazeed’s
soldiers who had children of their own. They became restless. Some started crying. They
spoke amongst themselves: "Imam Husain is saying the truth. What has this child done to us?
Why is he being punished like this? Let us give him some water." Umar Saad cried out:
"Hurmula! What are you waiting for? Silence the infant! Do you not know he is a grandson of
Ali?" Hurmula aimed an arrow at Ali Asghar. It was an arrow with three sharp heads.
The arrow flew across the desert of Karbala and went through Imam Husain's arm instantly
killing Hazrat Ali Aghar
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Imam Husain (as) gently pulled the arrow from Ali Asghar’s tiny neck. As blood gushed out
from his neck, a voice came from the ground: "No, Husain, do not let Ali Asghar's blood fall to
the ground, otherwise no crops will ever grow from this earth." Imam Husain looked up, as
another voice came from the sky: "No Husain, do not let the blood gush towards the sky,
otherwise, not a drop of rain will ever fall from this sky." The sky and the earth are refusing to
accept Ali Asghar's blood. Imam Husain wiped Ali Asghar's blood on his face.
He started walking towards the tents, but went back. SEVEN TIMES, Imam Husain went
forward and then turned back, Saying: "INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHE RAJEOON RIDHAN
BI QADHA’IHEE WA TASLEEMAN LIAMR’IH."
He finally reached the tent where Bibi Rabab was standing. "Rabab, come and take Ali
Asghar." Bibi Rabab took her little infant. She hugged him and cried her heart out.
Imam Husain and Bibi Rabab walked to the back of the tents. Imam Husain dug a small grave
with his sword and placed Ali Asghar in the grave.
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“Husain is from me, and I am from Husain”
A’udhubillah…rajeem
O Allah, send blessings on Mohammad and his Ahlul Bayt
O Allah, become, now and always, the Guardian, Shield, and Leader; Helper, Guide, and Protector;
of Your wali (representative), Al-Hujjat-ibn-Al-Hasan (Your blessings be on him and his forefathers)
so that he may become firmly established on Your earth, and govern for a long time.
Salawaat!
Our Holy Prophet (SAW) said:
“Husain is from me, and I am from Husain”
In other words, Imam Husain (AS) is Rasool-Allah’s flesh and blood, and the message of
Rasool-Allah (SAW), the existence of Islam is ONLY due to Imam Husain (AS).
The goal of this year’s series of speeches by the students of ALI School
is Husain Shanaasi, that is to enhance our understanding of Imam Husain (AS)
under the guidance of this Hadees of Rasool-Allah (SAW).
These speeches are available on the ALI School website.
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Moharram 9: The Night of Ashura
Zainab Imam
Umar Sad mounted his horse, occupied a place in front of his army and said: "O riders of Allah!
Mount, and be it known to you that your place is in Paradise". Strangely enough, this is the
same expression which was uttered by the Holy Prophet in a battle when he invited his
companions to defend Islam.
As the army grew nearer Imam Husain (as) asked Hazrat Abbas to go and see what new
development had taken place.
Hazrat Abbas approached the enemy army accompanied by twenty horse-men, and enquired
from them about the reason for their sudden attack. They replied: "We have received orders
from our Amir that either you should surrender immediately or we should fight against you".
Hazrat Abbas said: "Don't be in a hurry. Let me go to the Imam and inform him of the
situation". While Hazrat Abbas went and informed Imam Husain (as), his companions
remained in front of the enemy forces. Imam Husain (as) said to his brother: "Go back to them
and obtain an extension of time from them till tomorrow morning, so that tonight we may offer
prayers to Allah (swt).” They granted relief to the Imam and his companions till the following
morning. Imam Husain took advantage of this short opportunity and prepared himself for
martyrdom.
Imam Husain called his companions after sunset and addressed them. He knew very well that
he could not agree to surrender and take the oath of allegiance. He also knew that the enemy
would not leave him alone and the matter would not be settled without fighting. In these
circumstances his martyrdom as well as that of his companions was certain. In spite of all this,
he spoke to his companions with perfect composure and confidence. He pointed out to them
that the following day was the day of martyrdom, and insisted that each one of them should
leave Karbala to go to their respective cities, because the enemies were after him only.
Imam Husain commenced his speech thus: "I thank Allah (swt) to the best of my ability and
praise Him during the time of sorrow. It is a fact that I am not aware of any companions more
faithful and honest than my companions and any relatives more righteous and kind than my
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relatives. May Allah (swt) grant all of you a good reward. The day of our fighting with this army
has arrived. I permit all of you to go away. You are free to depart without any restriction and
should take advantage of the darkness of night". Imam Husain (as) blew out the candles. After
a considerable amount of time he relit them and saw that no one had left. Imam Husain’s
family replied with one voice: "Should we leave to live a life after you? We pray to Allah (swt)
that the time may not come when you may be killed and we may remain alive".
Muslim bin Awsaja said: "If we withdraw our support from you and leave you alone what
excuse shall we have before Allah (swt)? I swear that I shall not leave you. I shall thrust my
spear in the chest of your enemies and shall quench the thirst of my sword with their blood.
And when there are no weapons left in my hand to fight with, I shall shower stones upon
them."
After the meeting Imam Husain (as) and his companions prepared for the following day.
Imam Husain had brought cane and firewood to place in a ditch, which they had dug during the
night. He said, “When they march against us and fight us, we will set the wood on fire, so we
will not be open to attack from the rear. We can fight them from a single direction.” He went out
to his followers and instructed them to bring their tents close together. Imam Husain and his
companions spent the rest of the night in prayers, seeking forgiveness from Allah (swt). Imam
Husain (as) recited the following supplication:
"O' Allah, You are my trust in every sorrow and my hope in every hardship. You are truly the
bestower of every bounty, the source of every blessing and the goal of every desire. You have
guided me and shown me the significance of all matters which I face."
The night of Ashura came to an end -the night which will never come again in the history of
mankind, which ended with the preparation for martyrdom of the great personalities in the way
of Allah (swt).
The day of Ashura arrived. Imam Husain (as) made the biggest sacrifice ever witnessed by
mankind. In one day, he sacrificed his brothers, nephews, and children on the land of Karbala.
He remained patient after seeing so many shaheed in one day. Aun and Mohammed had been
martyred. Qasim was trodden to pieces. Abbas was lying on the bank of the River Furaat. Ali
Akbar's chest was torn open with a spear. By Asr time Imam Husain (as) was left alone.
Imam Husain rode his horse to a small mount, he then called out loudly:
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"IS THERE ANY HELPER TO HELP ME? IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP THE GRANDSON
OF THE HOLY PROPHET?"
Imam Husain heard the sound of crying coming from his camp. He turned around and returned
to the tents. "Zainab, your brother is still alive. Why are you crying?" "My brother Husain, when
you called out, "IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME", Ali Asghar threw himself from his cradle."
Imam Husain knew what Ali Asghar was trying to say. He went to Umme Rabab. Ali Asghar
was on her lap crying while she was trying to comfort him. Imam Husain picked up Hazrat Ali
Asghar and whispered in his ear. Ali Asghar stopped crying and looked up at his father smiling.
"Umme Rabab, I am taking Ali Asghar to the battlefield with me so that I can get some water
for him."
Imam Husain carried Ali Asghar to the battlefield on the scorching sands of Karbala. He
covered Hazrat Ali Asghar with his abaa to protect him from the blazing sun. Imam Husain
walked to Yazeed’s soldiers. He held Ali Asghar high with both his hands and said: "O soldiers
of Yazeed, you feel I have offended you, but what has this little child done to you? His mother's
milk has dried up. He has not had a drop of water for three days. I ask you to give water to this
innocent little child." Not one of Yazeed’s soldiers brought any water for Ali Asghar. Imam
Husain looked at the infant and said: "My son Ali Asghar, you are a grandson of Ali, fight your
Jihad." Ali Asghar stuck his dry tongue out and moved it over his parched lips looking towards
Yazeed’s men. Ali Asghar shot a strange arrow - his dry tongue. It hit the hearts of Yazeed’s
soldiers who had children of their own. They became restless. Some started crying. They
spoke amongst themselves: "Imam Husain is saying the truth. What has this child done to us?
Why is he being punished like this? Let us give him some water." Umar Saad cried out:
"Hurmula! What are you waiting for? Silence the infant! Do you not know he is a grandson of
Ali?" Hurmula aimed an arrow at Ali Asghar. It was an arrow with three sharp heads.
The arrow flew across the desert of Karbala and went through Imam Husain's arm instantly
killing Hazrat Ali Aghar
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Imam Husain (as) gently pulled the arrow from Ali Asghar’s tiny neck. As blood gushed out
from his neck, a voice came from the ground: "No, Husain, do not let Ali Asghar's blood fall to
the ground, otherwise no crops will ever grow from this earth." Imam Husain looked up, as
another voice came from the sky: "No Husain, do not let the blood gush towards the sky,
otherwise, not a drop of rain will ever fall from this sky." The sky and the earth are refusing to
accept Ali Asghar's blood. Imam Husain wiped Ali Asghar's blood on his face.
He started walking towards the tents, but went back. SEVEN TIMES, Imam Husain went
forward and then turned back, Saying: "INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHE RAJEOON RIDHAN
BI QADHA’IHEE WA TASLEEMAN LIAMR’IH."
He finally reached the tent where Bibi Rabab was standing. "Rabab, come and take Ali
Asghar." Bibi Rabab took her little infant. She hugged him and cried her heart out.
Imam Husain and Bibi Rabab walked to the back of the tents. Imam Husain dug a small grave
with his sword and placed Ali Asghar in the grave.
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The martyrdom of Imam Husayn(AS) and Ali Asghar(AS)
Some of Imam’s followers were alive till noon in Ashura and performed a group prayer. Since morning, each of the followers who was martyred, Imam put him in the martyrs’ tent and went to the injured ones and even tried to solace his family at that time of crisis.
Umar Sads army, seeing Imam’s sadness for losing his followers found that Imam could not fight with these great sadness and grief and they would be able to attack him easily.
It is quoted that Imm saw 72 of his followers martyred. He called “Sakineh, Fatemeh, Um Kulthum Salute to you”. The women started crying. Imam asked them to be quiet. Then told necessary matters to Imam Sajad, and asked Zeinab (A) to bring the infant to him to farewell. He embraced the six months old infant to kiss him but at the moment Harmaleh-Ibn-Kahel Asadi shot an arrow to his throat. Imam gave the infant to his sister, Zeinab, and spread his blood, which was running from his body, to the sky. Then he dug a tomb and buried Ali Asghar. Then farewelled the women. Sakineh who was so dear for Imam ran to him. Imam embraced her and said “after my death you will cry a lot so do not make me sad by your tears now”.
Then Imam went to the battle and killed a lot of enemies. Umar Sad, seeing the situation shouted “you are fighting with Ali’son who killed the brave Arabs. I swear by God that he has got his father’s spirit,” so “attack him as a group”. They attacked Imam who was thirsty, tired, hungry and had faced such great grief and sorrows.
He did not go far from the tents for two reasons: 1. He was aware that the enemy was so nasty that they might attack the women therefore, he wanted to be near the tents as long as he could. So that nobody could bother the women and children. 2. He wanted his family know that the was alive and be mitigated. He advised them not to go out of the tents till he is alive. The enemy army encircled him and some of them went towards the tents. Imam cried out thee Abi Sufyan’s followers, if you do not have a religion, be aware of the dooms day, and be magnanimous. Shimr said “What do you mean, Fatima’s son?” Imam said I am fighting you, prevent your rebellious men’s invasion to the women till I am alive.
Shimr shouted at the army to convert form the tents and attack him. He fought bravely so that because of thirst, he went to Furat river. Umar Sad tried to block him but he could reach the river through the enemies. He tried to give water to his horse. At the same time that one called “you are drinking water while the enemy attacks your family”. He moved towards the tents without drinking water but found that it was a trick so that he could not drink water to be fresh, but they were not aware that he would not drink as his followers were martyred thirsty.
He farewelled his family once more and asked them to be patient and reminded them of the good rewards in the promised world. He told them to be ready for the disaster. He also said “God will protect you and preserves you from the enemy (He was sure that his family would be safe), you will be lucky and your enemy will suffer the tortures, so do not complain”.
He turned to the enemy and they attacked him by arrows. A man called Abulutfash shot an arrow to his majesty’s forehead. He took it out and as the blood was running on his face he continued fighting and said “God you see what they are doing to me, so do not forgive them”. He said the enemy “I hope God will bestow me martyrdom and make you inferiors and make you enemies for each other and offer you a great torture.” His prayer was accomplished and they fought each other as Kufa which was a glorious city got ruined and Mokhtar could revenge them.
He fought while having so many injuries, two of them were serious scares. He fainted and at this time, a stone hit his forehead and then a three pointed arrow fierced his chest, he pulled the arrow out and let his hand fill with the blood and said “I will meet the prophet with these hands and let him know they killed me”. Malek-Ibn-Sar hit his forehead by a sword as swearing him. The blood was running from his head. His majesty bandaged the scar with a piece of cloth. Then asked his family to bring him extra clothes to wear under his clothes so that if they tried to take his clothes after his death he wont be naked. Even in this condition he tried to fight the enemy and Shimr ordered them to fire Sauad. Zeinab who saw the scene shouted at Umar Sad “Owe to you they are killing Husayn(A) and you are watching” It is quoted that he turned his face away form Zeinab. Zeinab told the enemy “Is not there a Muslim among you?” At this moment Saleh-Ibn Vahab-Al-Yazani hit him by a spear. Imam fell down from the horse and hit the ground but could stand up. Zeinab cried out “My brother, my master, my family I wished the sky would ruin and collapse on the ground, I wished the mountains would scatter and spread on the desert. Shimr asked his men to kill him, but the enemy was afraid of him and thought it might be a trick. They tried to check the issue. So some of them went towards the tents and some called “Are you alive Husayn? They attacked your tents.” They were aware that if it were a trick his majesty could not bear it and be quiet. He could stand up with difficulty and said “Thee Abn Sufyan followers, if you do not believe in the doomsday, and are not religious, you may be liberates.”
Being sure that Imam has really fallen on the ground, they attacked him. Umar Sad asked Khuli to behead him but he was trembling, so Shimr beheaded Imam. Then the enemy took his clothes out. The sky was really dark as if an immediate disaster was going to happen.
They put Imam’s head on top of a spear and moved in the cities among the people, although they knew he was one of the prophet’s family.
As quoted by Imam Bagher “They killed the prophet’s son by arrow, sword, and stone and rode on their horses on his body “That, you are prohibited to do with the animals.
Imam Husayn visited the tents after the last farewell so his family were still waiting for him to come and hear his voice and see his face, but suddenly they heard his horse’s (Zoljaneh) sound. They thought his majesty has come again but they saw it’s saddle was hanging. It was smeared itself with Imam’s blood, neighed and hit the ground. It is quoted it did so utill it died.
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Umar Sads army, seeing Imam’s sadness for losing his followers found that Imam could not fight with these great sadness and grief and they would be able to attack him easily.
It is quoted that Imm saw 72 of his followers martyred. He called “Sakineh, Fatemeh, Um Kulthum Salute to you”. The women started crying. Imam asked them to be quiet. Then told necessary matters to Imam Sajad, and asked Zeinab (A) to bring the infant to him to farewell. He embraced the six months old infant to kiss him but at the moment Harmaleh-Ibn-Kahel Asadi shot an arrow to his throat. Imam gave the infant to his sister, Zeinab, and spread his blood, which was running from his body, to the sky. Then he dug a tomb and buried Ali Asghar. Then farewelled the women. Sakineh who was so dear for Imam ran to him. Imam embraced her and said “after my death you will cry a lot so do not make me sad by your tears now”.
Then Imam went to the battle and killed a lot of enemies. Umar Sad, seeing the situation shouted “you are fighting with Ali’son who killed the brave Arabs. I swear by God that he has got his father’s spirit,” so “attack him as a group”. They attacked Imam who was thirsty, tired, hungry and had faced such great grief and sorrows.
He did not go far from the tents for two reasons: 1. He was aware that the enemy was so nasty that they might attack the women therefore, he wanted to be near the tents as long as he could. So that nobody could bother the women and children. 2. He wanted his family know that the was alive and be mitigated. He advised them not to go out of the tents till he is alive. The enemy army encircled him and some of them went towards the tents. Imam cried out thee Abi Sufyan’s followers, if you do not have a religion, be aware of the dooms day, and be magnanimous. Shimr said “What do you mean, Fatima’s son?” Imam said I am fighting you, prevent your rebellious men’s invasion to the women till I am alive.
Shimr shouted at the army to convert form the tents and attack him. He fought bravely so that because of thirst, he went to Furat river. Umar Sad tried to block him but he could reach the river through the enemies. He tried to give water to his horse. At the same time that one called “you are drinking water while the enemy attacks your family”. He moved towards the tents without drinking water but found that it was a trick so that he could not drink water to be fresh, but they were not aware that he would not drink as his followers were martyred thirsty.
He farewelled his family once more and asked them to be patient and reminded them of the good rewards in the promised world. He told them to be ready for the disaster. He also said “God will protect you and preserves you from the enemy (He was sure that his family would be safe), you will be lucky and your enemy will suffer the tortures, so do not complain”.
He turned to the enemy and they attacked him by arrows. A man called Abulutfash shot an arrow to his majesty’s forehead. He took it out and as the blood was running on his face he continued fighting and said “God you see what they are doing to me, so do not forgive them”. He said the enemy “I hope God will bestow me martyrdom and make you inferiors and make you enemies for each other and offer you a great torture.” His prayer was accomplished and they fought each other as Kufa which was a glorious city got ruined and Mokhtar could revenge them.
He fought while having so many injuries, two of them were serious scares. He fainted and at this time, a stone hit his forehead and then a three pointed arrow fierced his chest, he pulled the arrow out and let his hand fill with the blood and said “I will meet the prophet with these hands and let him know they killed me”. Malek-Ibn-Sar hit his forehead by a sword as swearing him. The blood was running from his head. His majesty bandaged the scar with a piece of cloth. Then asked his family to bring him extra clothes to wear under his clothes so that if they tried to take his clothes after his death he wont be naked. Even in this condition he tried to fight the enemy and Shimr ordered them to fire Sauad. Zeinab who saw the scene shouted at Umar Sad “Owe to you they are killing Husayn(A) and you are watching” It is quoted that he turned his face away form Zeinab. Zeinab told the enemy “Is not there a Muslim among you?” At this moment Saleh-Ibn Vahab-Al-Yazani hit him by a spear. Imam fell down from the horse and hit the ground but could stand up. Zeinab cried out “My brother, my master, my family I wished the sky would ruin and collapse on the ground, I wished the mountains would scatter and spread on the desert. Shimr asked his men to kill him, but the enemy was afraid of him and thought it might be a trick. They tried to check the issue. So some of them went towards the tents and some called “Are you alive Husayn? They attacked your tents.” They were aware that if it were a trick his majesty could not bear it and be quiet. He could stand up with difficulty and said “Thee Abn Sufyan followers, if you do not believe in the doomsday, and are not religious, you may be liberates.”
Being sure that Imam has really fallen on the ground, they attacked him. Umar Sad asked Khuli to behead him but he was trembling, so Shimr beheaded Imam. Then the enemy took his clothes out. The sky was really dark as if an immediate disaster was going to happen.
They put Imam’s head on top of a spear and moved in the cities among the people, although they knew he was one of the prophet’s family.
As quoted by Imam Bagher “They killed the prophet’s son by arrow, sword, and stone and rode on their horses on his body “That, you are prohibited to do with the animals.
Imam Husayn visited the tents after the last farewell so his family were still waiting for him to come and hear his voice and see his face, but suddenly they heard his horse’s (Zoljaneh) sound. They thought his majesty has come again but they saw it’s saddle was hanging. It was smeared itself with Imam’s blood, neighed and hit the ground. It is quoted it did so utill it died.
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Shab-e-Aashura (HAZRAT ALI ASGHAR(as))
Tonight is the eve of Ashura. A very tragic night. A very sad night. The last night for the 72 martyrs of Karbala.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Tonight is the 10th night of Moharram.
Tonight is the eve of Ashura. A very tragic night. A very sad night. The last night for the 72 martyrs of Karbala.
The last night for brothers to be with their sisters. The last night for sisters to be with their brothers. The last night for fathers to be with their children. The last night for mothers to be with their children. The last night for little Sakina to be with her beloved uncle Abbas(as) and dearest father Hussain(a.s).
Indeed, a night never to be forgotten.
A night to shed more tears. A night to do more matam.
THE NIGHT OF ASHURA
ON THE LAND OF KARBALA
Mothers are sitting with their children. Umme Laila(sa) is with Ali Akber(as), Umme Farwah(sa) is with Qasim(as), Bibi Zainab (sa)is with Auno- Mohammed.
What are these mothers of Karbala telling their beloved children?
They are preparing them for Jehad. They are preparing them to sacrifice their lives. Preparing them to die!
Why? Because they know Hussain(a.s) is on the right path. The right path to save Islam!
Let us send our salaams to those mothers of Karbala for sacrificing their most precious for Islam.
Abbas (as)the Alamdar! Like every night, Abbas (as)was guarding the camp.
Where was Hussain(a.s)?
Hussain(a.s) had gathered all his friends and companions in his tent.
"My friends, my companions, tonight is the last night. Tomorrow is the day of Ashura. Tomorrow is the day of Shahadat - martyrdom! None of us will be spared by Yazid's soldiers."
Imam Hussain(a.s) continued:
"My friends, my companions, you have suffered enough. There is still time to save your lives. Escape in the darkness of the night. I will have no objections. I will forgive you. Go, my friends! Go, my companions!"
Imam Hussain(a.s) blew the candles off. There was total darkness.
Anyone could have escaped without being seen or embarrassed.
After a while, Hussain(a.s) lit the candles.
How many ran away? One? Two? Five? Ten?
No one! Why did they not run away to save their lives?
Because, my fellow Hussain(a.s)i, they had recognised the truth.
Because they knew Hussain(a.s) was right.
Because they knew Hussain(a.s) was on the true path.
Because they knew their sacrifice would save Islam.
Hussain(a.s) was lucky to be blessed with true friends and best companions, - faithful, truthful and pious!
Our greetings to those 72 martyrs of Karbala for their great sacrifice for Islam.
Imam Hussain(a.s) made the biggest sacrifice.
In one day, he sacrificed his brothers, nephews and children on the land of Karbala.
He remained patient after seeing so many dead in one day.
Did Hussain(a.s) complain?
NO, NEVER!
On the contrary, after sacrificing his 18 year old son Ali Akber (as)he looked up at the sky and said:
"YA ALLAH, GIVE ME MORE PATIENCE. YA ALLAH, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN GIVE FOR YOUR SAKE?"
Allah's will was Hussain(a.s)'s command. Hussain(a.s) was prepared and willing to sacrifice his family. He never prayed to Allah to save his family.
Instead he prayed for PATIENCE! PATIENCE! AND MORE PATIENCE!
ALLAH! WHAT A BIG HEART Hussain(a.s) HAD IN Karbala!
Auno - Mohammed had been killed. Qasim(as) was trodden to pieces. Abbas (as)was lying on the bank of River Furaat. Ali Akber's(as) chest was torn open with a spear.
Is there any more to sacrifice?
Tonight is the night of Ali Asghar(as). The little MUJAHID - the little soldier and the youngest SHAHEED.
Ashura came to the land of Karbala.
One-by-one, Hussain(a.s)'s friends and companions were martyred.
Auno - Mohammed, Qasim, Abbas and Ali Akber went to the battlefield and were martyred.
By Asr time Hussain(a.s) was left alone.
The time had come for Hussain(a.s) to go to the battlefield. Hussain(a.s) said KHUDA HAFIZ to everyone.
Hussain(a.s), with his sword ZULFIQAR on his waist, mounted ZULJANA, his horse.
Hussain(a.s) rode his horse to a small mount, he then called out loudly:
"IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME? IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP THE GRANDSON OF THE HOLY PROPHET?"
With this call, the grandson of the Holy Prophet, was giving one last chance to Yazid's men, the men who called themselves Muslims - the followers of the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.w).
Hypocrites! That's what Yazid's men were.
No one answered Hussain(a.s)'s last call. But Hussain(a.s) heard the sound of crying coming from his camp.
Hussain(a.s) turned around and returned to his tents.
"Zainab(sa), your brother is still alive. Why are you crying?"
"My brother Hussain(a.s), when you called out, "IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME", Ali Asghar (as)fell from his cradle."
Hussain(a.s) knew what Ali Asghar (as)was trying to say.
Hussain(a.s) went to Umme Rubab. Ali Asghar(as) was on her lap.
He was crying and Umme Rubab was trying to comfort him.
Hussain(a.s) picked up baby Ali Asghar (as)and whispered in his ear. Ali Asghar(as) stopped crying. He looked up at his father and smiled.
"Umme Rubab, I am taking Ali Asghar (as)to the battlefield with me so that I can get some water for him."
What did Hussain(a.s) whisper in Ali Asghar's ear? What made Ali Asghar(as) stop crying, and to smile? Hussain(a.s) had whispered:
"My son, Ali Asghar(as), do you want to come to the battlefield with me? Asghar, do you want to show your strength on the battlefield? Come, let us go, my little Mujahid, my little soldier, Asghar(as)."
Umme Rubab changed Ali Asghar's clothes.
Imam Hussain(a.s) carried Ali Asghar (as)to the battlefield. It was very hot. Ali Asghar(as) was thirsty. Hussain(a.s) covered baby Ali Asghar(as) with his abaa, to protect him from the scorching sun.
Yazid's men saw Hussain(a.s) approaching with something in his hand.
"Look, Hussain(a.s) is coming with the Quran. He has no one left to help him. With the help of the Quran he is hoping to win."
Hussain(a.s) walked to Yazid's soldiers. By moving his abaa he uncovered Ali Asghar(as).
He held Ali Asghar(as) high with both his hands and said:
"O soldiers of Yazid, you feel I have offended you, but what has this little child done to you? His mother's milk has dried up. He has not had a drop of water for three days. He is dying of thirst. I beg you to give water to this innocent little child."
Not one of Yazid's soldiers brought any water for Ali Asghar(as).
Once more Imam Hussain(a.s) said:
Maybe you think that when you bring water for this child, I will drink it too. I will put this little child on the ground. You can come and give him water yourself."
Hussain(a.s) placed Ali Asghar (as)on the burning sand of Karbala.
Ali Asghar (as)lay quietly on the hot sand of Karbala. His turned his head and stared at Yazid's men.
No water came for Ali Asghar(as).
Hussain(a.s) picked up Ali Asghar(as) and said:
"My son Ali Asghar, my darling, you are too young to fight with a sword or a spear. My little Mujaheed, my little soldier, you are a grandson of Ali(as). Ali Asghar(as), fight your Jehad with your tongue."
Little Asghar (as)stuck his dry tongue out and moved it over his dry lips looking towards Yazid's men. He fought Jehad with his tongue.
The little soldier shot a strange arrow - his dry tongue.
It hit the hearts of Yazid's soldiers who had children of their own. They became restless. Some started crying.
They spoke amongst themselves:
"Hussain(a.s) is saying the truth. What has this child done to us? Why is he punished like this? Let us give him some water."
Umar Saad got worried that his soldiers will turn against him.
The little soldier's fight was very effective. Little Ali Asghar(as) was fighting Jehad his way.
Umar Saad ordered his best archer:
"Hurmullah! What are you waiting for? Silence the little child! Don't you know he is a grandson of Ali(as)? Hurry, shoot your arrow, before it is too late."
Hurmullah aimed an arrow at Ali Asghar(as). A small arrow for a little child? No! An arrow not with one head, not with two heads, but with three sharp heads.
Why? Why an arrow with three heads for such a small child?
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i! You will not be able to stop crying when you hear what happened next.
An arrow with three sharp heads flew across the desert of Karbala. It was heading for Ali Asghar(as). Hussain(a.s) saw the arrow coming. He covered Ali Asghar (as)with his arms.
The arrow reached Hussain(a.s).
The arrow went through Hussain(a.s)'s arm and lodged in the tiny neck of Ali Asghar(as).
Ali Asghar(as) died instantly.
Allaho Akber! Allaho Akber!
Poor Hussain(a.s), the poor father, who came to get water for his little child.
Instead of water, Ali Asghar(as) got an arrow in his neck.
What shall Hussain(a.s) do now? What shall Hussain(a.s) do now?
Hussain(a.s) gently pulled the arrow from Ali Asghar's (as)tiny neck.
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i, put your hand on your heart and imagine the scene - a father removing an arrow from his child's neck. What a tragic scene!
Blood gushed out from Ali Asghar's neck.
A voice came from the ground:
"No, Hussain(a.s), do not let Ali Asghar's blood fall to the ground, otherwise no crops will ever grow from this earth." Hussain(a.s) looked up at the sky.
A voice came from the sky:
"No Hussain(a.s), do not let the blood gush towards the sky, otherwise, no drop of rain will ever fall from this sky."
What shall Hussain(a.s) do now? What shall Hussain(a.s) do now?
The sky is refusing, the earth is not happy to accept Asghar's blood.
Poor Hussain(a.s) wiped Ali Asghar's blood on his face.
Hussain(a.s) started walking towards his tents.
He saw Ali Asghar's mother - Umme Rubab - standing by his tent. A mother anxiously waiting for her baby.
Hussain(a.s) thought:
"How can I face Umme Rubab? What shall I tell her? How can I tell her that her baby has been martyred without water? How? How?"
SEVEN TIMES, Hussain(a.s) went forward and then turned back,
Saying:
"INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHE RAJEOON."
He finally reached the tent where Umme Rubab was standing. "Rubab, come and take your Ali Asghar(as). Rubab, your little soldier has died for the sake of Allah."
Umme Rubab took her little child, Ali Asghar(as). She hugged him and cried her heart out.
"Come with me Rubab. Enough, Rubab, enough. Let us bury our baby Asghar(as)"
Hussain(a.s) and Umme Rubab walked to the back of the tents.
Hussain(a.s) dug a small grave with his sword, the Zulfiqar.
Umme Rubab placed Ali Asghar (as)in the small grave.
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i why should we not cry tonight? Why should we not do matam tonight?
Have we ever heard of any other father and mother digging a grave and burying their own child?
Where can Hussain(a.s) get water to sprinkle on Ali Asghar's grave? There is no water to sprinkle on Ali Asghar's(as) grave.
Hussain(a.s) sat by the grave crying.
Tears poured on the grave. Ali Asghar's grave was sprinkled with Hussain(a.s)'s tears.
INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHI RAJEOON!
WE ARE FROM GOD AND TO GOD WE RETURN!
SYEDA ZAINAB ABBAS.
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Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Tonight is the 10th night of Moharram.
Tonight is the eve of Ashura. A very tragic night. A very sad night. The last night for the 72 martyrs of Karbala.
The last night for brothers to be with their sisters. The last night for sisters to be with their brothers. The last night for fathers to be with their children. The last night for mothers to be with their children. The last night for little Sakina to be with her beloved uncle Abbas(as) and dearest father Hussain(a.s).
Indeed, a night never to be forgotten.
A night to shed more tears. A night to do more matam.
THE NIGHT OF ASHURA
ON THE LAND OF KARBALA
Mothers are sitting with their children. Umme Laila(sa) is with Ali Akber(as), Umme Farwah(sa) is with Qasim(as), Bibi Zainab (sa)is with Auno- Mohammed.
What are these mothers of Karbala telling their beloved children?
They are preparing them for Jehad. They are preparing them to sacrifice their lives. Preparing them to die!
Why? Because they know Hussain(a.s) is on the right path. The right path to save Islam!
Let us send our salaams to those mothers of Karbala for sacrificing their most precious for Islam.
Abbas (as)the Alamdar! Like every night, Abbas (as)was guarding the camp.
Where was Hussain(a.s)?
Hussain(a.s) had gathered all his friends and companions in his tent.
"My friends, my companions, tonight is the last night. Tomorrow is the day of Ashura. Tomorrow is the day of Shahadat - martyrdom! None of us will be spared by Yazid's soldiers."
Imam Hussain(a.s) continued:
"My friends, my companions, you have suffered enough. There is still time to save your lives. Escape in the darkness of the night. I will have no objections. I will forgive you. Go, my friends! Go, my companions!"
Imam Hussain(a.s) blew the candles off. There was total darkness.
Anyone could have escaped without being seen or embarrassed.
After a while, Hussain(a.s) lit the candles.
How many ran away? One? Two? Five? Ten?
No one! Why did they not run away to save their lives?
Because, my fellow Hussain(a.s)i, they had recognised the truth.
Because they knew Hussain(a.s) was right.
Because they knew Hussain(a.s) was on the true path.
Because they knew their sacrifice would save Islam.
Hussain(a.s) was lucky to be blessed with true friends and best companions, - faithful, truthful and pious!
Our greetings to those 72 martyrs of Karbala for their great sacrifice for Islam.
Imam Hussain(a.s) made the biggest sacrifice.
In one day, he sacrificed his brothers, nephews and children on the land of Karbala.
He remained patient after seeing so many dead in one day.
Did Hussain(a.s) complain?
NO, NEVER!
On the contrary, after sacrificing his 18 year old son Ali Akber (as)he looked up at the sky and said:
"YA ALLAH, GIVE ME MORE PATIENCE. YA ALLAH, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN GIVE FOR YOUR SAKE?"
Allah's will was Hussain(a.s)'s command. Hussain(a.s) was prepared and willing to sacrifice his family. He never prayed to Allah to save his family.
Instead he prayed for PATIENCE! PATIENCE! AND MORE PATIENCE!
ALLAH! WHAT A BIG HEART Hussain(a.s) HAD IN Karbala!
Auno - Mohammed had been killed. Qasim(as) was trodden to pieces. Abbas (as)was lying on the bank of River Furaat. Ali Akber's(as) chest was torn open with a spear.
Is there any more to sacrifice?
Tonight is the night of Ali Asghar(as). The little MUJAHID - the little soldier and the youngest SHAHEED.
Ashura came to the land of Karbala.
One-by-one, Hussain(a.s)'s friends and companions were martyred.
Auno - Mohammed, Qasim, Abbas and Ali Akber went to the battlefield and were martyred.
By Asr time Hussain(a.s) was left alone.
The time had come for Hussain(a.s) to go to the battlefield. Hussain(a.s) said KHUDA HAFIZ to everyone.
Hussain(a.s), with his sword ZULFIQAR on his waist, mounted ZULJANA, his horse.
Hussain(a.s) rode his horse to a small mount, he then called out loudly:
"IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME? IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP THE GRANDSON OF THE HOLY PROPHET?"
With this call, the grandson of the Holy Prophet, was giving one last chance to Yazid's men, the men who called themselves Muslims - the followers of the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.w).
Hypocrites! That's what Yazid's men were.
No one answered Hussain(a.s)'s last call. But Hussain(a.s) heard the sound of crying coming from his camp.
Hussain(a.s) turned around and returned to his tents.
"Zainab(sa), your brother is still alive. Why are you crying?"
"My brother Hussain(a.s), when you called out, "IS THERE ANYONE TO HELP ME", Ali Asghar (as)fell from his cradle."
Hussain(a.s) knew what Ali Asghar (as)was trying to say.
Hussain(a.s) went to Umme Rubab. Ali Asghar(as) was on her lap.
He was crying and Umme Rubab was trying to comfort him.
Hussain(a.s) picked up baby Ali Asghar (as)and whispered in his ear. Ali Asghar(as) stopped crying. He looked up at his father and smiled.
"Umme Rubab, I am taking Ali Asghar (as)to the battlefield with me so that I can get some water for him."
What did Hussain(a.s) whisper in Ali Asghar's ear? What made Ali Asghar(as) stop crying, and to smile? Hussain(a.s) had whispered:
"My son, Ali Asghar(as), do you want to come to the battlefield with me? Asghar, do you want to show your strength on the battlefield? Come, let us go, my little Mujahid, my little soldier, Asghar(as)."
Umme Rubab changed Ali Asghar's clothes.
Imam Hussain(a.s) carried Ali Asghar (as)to the battlefield. It was very hot. Ali Asghar(as) was thirsty. Hussain(a.s) covered baby Ali Asghar(as) with his abaa, to protect him from the scorching sun.
Yazid's men saw Hussain(a.s) approaching with something in his hand.
"Look, Hussain(a.s) is coming with the Quran. He has no one left to help him. With the help of the Quran he is hoping to win."
Hussain(a.s) walked to Yazid's soldiers. By moving his abaa he uncovered Ali Asghar(as).
He held Ali Asghar(as) high with both his hands and said:
"O soldiers of Yazid, you feel I have offended you, but what has this little child done to you? His mother's milk has dried up. He has not had a drop of water for three days. He is dying of thirst. I beg you to give water to this innocent little child."
Not one of Yazid's soldiers brought any water for Ali Asghar(as).
Once more Imam Hussain(a.s) said:
Maybe you think that when you bring water for this child, I will drink it too. I will put this little child on the ground. You can come and give him water yourself."
Hussain(a.s) placed Ali Asghar (as)on the burning sand of Karbala.
Ali Asghar (as)lay quietly on the hot sand of Karbala. His turned his head and stared at Yazid's men.
No water came for Ali Asghar(as).
Hussain(a.s) picked up Ali Asghar(as) and said:
"My son Ali Asghar, my darling, you are too young to fight with a sword or a spear. My little Mujaheed, my little soldier, you are a grandson of Ali(as). Ali Asghar(as), fight your Jehad with your tongue."
Little Asghar (as)stuck his dry tongue out and moved it over his dry lips looking towards Yazid's men. He fought Jehad with his tongue.
The little soldier shot a strange arrow - his dry tongue.
It hit the hearts of Yazid's soldiers who had children of their own. They became restless. Some started crying.
They spoke amongst themselves:
"Hussain(a.s) is saying the truth. What has this child done to us? Why is he punished like this? Let us give him some water."
Umar Saad got worried that his soldiers will turn against him.
The little soldier's fight was very effective. Little Ali Asghar(as) was fighting Jehad his way.
Umar Saad ordered his best archer:
"Hurmullah! What are you waiting for? Silence the little child! Don't you know he is a grandson of Ali(as)? Hurry, shoot your arrow, before it is too late."
Hurmullah aimed an arrow at Ali Asghar(as). A small arrow for a little child? No! An arrow not with one head, not with two heads, but with three sharp heads.
Why? Why an arrow with three heads for such a small child?
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i! You will not be able to stop crying when you hear what happened next.
An arrow with three sharp heads flew across the desert of Karbala. It was heading for Ali Asghar(as). Hussain(a.s) saw the arrow coming. He covered Ali Asghar (as)with his arms.
The arrow reached Hussain(a.s).
The arrow went through Hussain(a.s)'s arm and lodged in the tiny neck of Ali Asghar(as).
Ali Asghar(as) died instantly.
Allaho Akber! Allaho Akber!
Poor Hussain(a.s), the poor father, who came to get water for his little child.
Instead of water, Ali Asghar(as) got an arrow in his neck.
What shall Hussain(a.s) do now? What shall Hussain(a.s) do now?
Hussain(a.s) gently pulled the arrow from Ali Asghar's (as)tiny neck.
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i, put your hand on your heart and imagine the scene - a father removing an arrow from his child's neck. What a tragic scene!
Blood gushed out from Ali Asghar's neck.
A voice came from the ground:
"No, Hussain(a.s), do not let Ali Asghar's blood fall to the ground, otherwise no crops will ever grow from this earth." Hussain(a.s) looked up at the sky.
A voice came from the sky:
"No Hussain(a.s), do not let the blood gush towards the sky, otherwise, no drop of rain will ever fall from this sky."
What shall Hussain(a.s) do now? What shall Hussain(a.s) do now?
The sky is refusing, the earth is not happy to accept Asghar's blood.
Poor Hussain(a.s) wiped Ali Asghar's blood on his face.
Hussain(a.s) started walking towards his tents.
He saw Ali Asghar's mother - Umme Rubab - standing by his tent. A mother anxiously waiting for her baby.
Hussain(a.s) thought:
"How can I face Umme Rubab? What shall I tell her? How can I tell her that her baby has been martyred without water? How? How?"
SEVEN TIMES, Hussain(a.s) went forward and then turned back,
Saying:
"INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHE RAJEOON."
He finally reached the tent where Umme Rubab was standing. "Rubab, come and take your Ali Asghar(as). Rubab, your little soldier has died for the sake of Allah."
Umme Rubab took her little child, Ali Asghar(as). She hugged him and cried her heart out.
"Come with me Rubab. Enough, Rubab, enough. Let us bury our baby Asghar(as)"
Hussain(a.s) and Umme Rubab walked to the back of the tents.
Hussain(a.s) dug a small grave with his sword, the Zulfiqar.
Umme Rubab placed Ali Asghar (as)in the small grave.
My fellow Hussain(a.s)i why should we not cry tonight? Why should we not do matam tonight?
Have we ever heard of any other father and mother digging a grave and burying their own child?
Where can Hussain(a.s) get water to sprinkle on Ali Asghar's grave? There is no water to sprinkle on Ali Asghar's(as) grave.
Hussain(a.s) sat by the grave crying.
Tears poured on the grave. Ali Asghar's grave was sprinkled with Hussain(a.s)'s tears.
INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ELAIHI RAJEOON!
WE ARE FROM GOD AND TO GOD WE RETURN!
SYEDA ZAINAB ABBAS.
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