The Infallible Imam
Husayn (a.s.) was born on 3rd Sha’baan 4H in Madinah. His father was
the Lion of Allah, the Conqueror of Khyber, the Commander of the Faithful Imam
Ali (a.s.). His mother was the Chief of the Women of the world, Lady of
Paradise, Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.).
The Infallible Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Umme Ayman
told the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) that she dreamed that a part of his
(s.a.w.a.s.) body was thrown in her house. He (s.a.w.a.s.) told her that
Sayyida Fatima will give birth to al-Husayn (a.s.) and she will bring the new
born to him (s.a.w.a.s.).” Safia binte Abdul Muttalib, Asma binte Umays and
Umme Salama were also present when Imam Husayn (a.s.) was born. Arch Angel Jib’raeel descended and informed
the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) to name the new born as “al-Husayn”. Al-Husayn
is the Arabic version of the old Hebrew name of “Shabbir”, which was the name
of Prophet Haroun’s second son. The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said Azan and
Iqama in the new born’s ears. Imam Husayn (a.s.) was not nursed by anyone;
instead, he suckled the tongue of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) until he
grew old enough to eat. Consequently, his characteristics were the same as his
grandfather the Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.). After seven days, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) shaved new
born’s head and gave the weight of his hair as charity.
The Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.) cried on the birth of Imam Husayn (a.s.). When Sayyida Fatima
Zahra (s.a.) asked, what was the reason of his crying, he (s.a.w.a.s.) informed
her that the baby will achieve martyrdom, but consoled her by adding that Allah will create a nation who will mourn Imam Husayn (a.s.) till
the Day of Judgment.
The Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Husaino Minni wa Ana Minal Husayn ““Husayn is from me and I
am from Husayn” As for the first part of the Tradition that Husayn is from
me, clearly refers to the fact that Husayn is from the Noble Messenger as he
was the grandfather, but the other part “I am from Husayn” needs some
explanation. He was talking about Islam, the Deen which was assigned to him, it
was duty to propagate and protect Islam. He
was forecasting that soon after his death, Imam Husayn will save Islam when the
hypocrites will try to distort Islamic values.
Khawaja Moinuddin
Chishty Ajmeri (r.a.) later rightly explained this Tradition as follows:
Husayn is the king, indeed he is
the king of kings * Husayn is Deen and the protector of Deen
He gave his head but not his hand
of allegiance in hand of Yazid * Indeed he was the founder of Unity of God
Allah commanded Jib’raeel to descend upon the earth with a
thousand angels to congratulate His Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) on the birth of Imam
Husayn (a.s.). As Jib’raeel was passing by an island where an angel Fitrus was
banished by Allah. When Fitrus heard that they were going to the Noble
Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.), he requested Jib’raeel to take him also. Once in the
presence of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.), Fitrus requested for help and he
(s.a.w.a.s.) ordered Fitrus to touch his body with Imam Husayn (a.s.). As soon as Fitrus touched Imam Husayn
(a.s.) he regained his wings and flew away saying, “Who is like me? For I am
the freed one of Husayn (a.s.).”
According to Allama Mjlisi (r.a.), in Bihar-ul-Anwar volume
36, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “I swear by the One who sent me as
Prophet with Truth that the remembrance of Husayn (a.s.) is greater in the
Heavens than it is on earth. On the right of God’s Throne, he (Imam Husayn) is
written as ‘The Lamp of Guidance and the Ship of Salvation.”
Sources: Fatima, the Gracious by
Abu Muhammad Ordoni, Story of the Holy Kaaba by S.M.R.Shabbar, Imam-US.org,
Nafasul Muhimma by Shaikh Abbas Qummi, Ziaraat.com
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