Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) was the result of the Commander of
the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.)’s supplication!
After the martyrdom of the Chief of the women of the
world, Sayyidah Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Imam Ali (a.s.) asked his brother Hazrat
Aqeel, who was an expert in the genealogy, to search for a brave tribe to marry
so that a brave son will be born who will safeguard and protect the Chief of
Martyrs, Imam Hussayn (a.s.) and other sacred members of Ahlul Bayt
(a.s.). Although, he (a.s.) was an Imam and was fully aware of the
different tribes and their characteristics, but he must have intended for the
posterity as to what character traits should be considered for selecting a
wife!
The Chief of Martyrs, Imam Hussayn (a.s.), had very close
and unique relation with his brother al-Abbas (a.s.). In one of the many
situations in Karbala, Imam Hussayn (a.s.) said to his brother al-Abbas (a.s.),
“Ride on, may I be your sacrifice.” When al-Abbas (a.s.) breathed his last
breaths, his head was on the knees of Imam Hussayn (a.s.), he said in a deep
sad tone,” Now, my spine is broken, and I have become helpless.”
The fourth Infallible Imam of Muslims, Imam Ali ibnal-Hussayn
(a.s.), used to refer his uncle al-Abbas (a.s.) with admiration and
commendation saying, “May Allah have mercy on my uncle, al-Abbas. He preferred
his brother to himself; he did well and sacrificed himself for his brother until
he lost his both hands, Allah will give him two wings with which he will fly
with the angels in Paradise. In the sight of Allah, the Blessed, the Exalted,
al-Abbas enjoys a peculiar rank for which all the martyrs (shahids) will be
hopeful for if they had it like on the Day of Resurrection.” (al-Khissal 1/35)
The Twelfth Imam, the Great Savior of the world said, “Salaam
be upon Abul-Fadhl al-Abbas, son of Amir ul-Mominin. He preferred his brother
to himself, supplied himself with (opportunities of) today for (rewards of)
tomorrow, sacrificed himself for his brother, protected him, hurried for
fetching him water, and his two hands were cut-off. May Allah cursed his
killers.” (Muhammad al-Mash’hadis al-Mazar)
The sixth Infallible Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.) said, “My
uncle al-Abbas was clear-sighted and steadfastly faithful. He fought along with
his brother al-Hussayn, did very well and was martyred. (Takheerat -ud Darien 123)
Abu Hamza Thumali had the privilege to be in the presence
of three Infallible Imams: Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a.s.), Imam Muhammad al-Baqir
(a.s.) and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.). Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.) advised Abu
Hamza Thumali to recite the Ziarat of al-Abbas while visiting his mausoleum.
The wording is worth noting; “Salamullah wa Salamu Malaikatehil Muqarrabeen
wanbiyahilmursaleen wa Ibadehis Sa’leheen….Alaika yabna Amir al Momineen” Peace of Allah and peace of His
favorite angels, His
commissioned prophets, His righteous servants…be upon you, O son of the
Commander of the Faithful” (A copy of the Ziarat is attached)
Source: Du'as.org
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