SEPARATION OF IMPURITY (RIJS) AND INFALLIBILITY OF AHL AL-BAYT (A.S.)

Ayah of “Purity” (Tat’heer) favoring the Progeny of the Master of Prophets, the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) was revealed in the Glorious Qur’an in Surah al-Ahzaab Ayah 33 which reads as: Verily, Allah intends but to keep off from you (every) kind of uncleanness, ‘O the People of House! And purify you (with) a through purification.”

It may be noted here that there is a huge difference between the two concepts, “To remove impurity from a person” signifying that the impurity was already attached to the body; and “To keep off every kind of impurity ever trying to go near a person”. It may be inferred that all and every goodness and virtues will be attracted towards them and every unwanted sinful thing will be kept away form them. Similarly, every pious, virtuous soul will be attracted towards them and the opposite types of people will not come near them!

Another unique and special status of the Ahl a-Bayt (a.s.) may be seen in Surah al-Ah’zaab Ayah 40, which reads: Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but the Messenger of Allah and Seal of the Prophets, and Allah is Cognizant of all things.”  

The above-mentioned Ayah portrays another meaning that Muhammad is not the cousin of Ali (a.s.), not the grandfather of Hasan (a.s.) and Husayn (a.s.) nor the father of Fatima Zahra (s.a.); but the Messenger of Allah, if He (s.a.w.a.s.) respected Fatima Zahra (s.a.) by standing to welcome her, it was not due to the paternal love but the Messenger respected her, if he (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Husayn o Minni wa Ana Minal Husayn” it was not the love of grandchild but the Messenger of Allah who foresee Husayn (a.s.) will preserve and save his Message of Islam till the Qi amah, if he (s.a.w.a.s.) praised Ali (a.s.) specially during the battles with the polytheists, it was not due to his blood relation but the Messenger of Allah witnessed how Ali (a.s.) saved and protected the Messenger himself but also Islam.

The infallibility of Imams is clearly stated in Surah al-Baqarah Ayah 124, which says: And (remember) when his Lord tried Ibrahim with certain words, then he fulfilled them: He said: Surely I will make an Imam for men.” (Ibrahim) said: “And of my offspring?” He said: “My covenant will not include the unjust.”

The word “Unjust” means oppression or Zulm. A man commits zulm to himself -sins- or to other human beings depriving their rights or zulm with Allah’s Commands by not complying with his obligations or Wajebaats. Hence, man who commits sins is not infallible. In conclusion, it may be stated that the Twelve Divinely appointed Imams were infallible along with the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) and the Chief of the Women of the World for all time, Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) were also infallible as confirmed by “The Verse of Purity” “Ayah Tat’heer” stated above.

WAS AZAR THE FATHER OF PROPHET IBRAHIM (A.S.)?

No, Azar was not the father but uncle of Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.).

His father’s name was Tarukh, according to Al-Mizan, Majma-ul-Bayan, and Jawami ul Jami. Ibn Katheer wrote, “Ibrahim (a.s.) was the son of Tarukh. When Tarukh was 75 years of age, Ibrahim (a.s.) was born to him.” (volume 1 page 139) Also reported in al-Bidaya wan Nahaya and History of Tabari (volume 1 page 119), The famous Sunni scholar in Tafsir Tabari by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (volume 7 page 158). Similarly, many Shi’ite and Sunni scholars have confirmed the fact that Tarukh was the biological father of prophet Ibrahim. A few of them are Tabarsi in Majma-ul-Bayan, Neyshapuri in Qaraib-ul-Qur’an, Allama Fakhruddin Razi in Tafsir-ul-Kabeer, Allama Alusi in Ruh-ul-Ma’ni. (volume 7 page 169)

The famous Sunni scholar Suyuti writes in Masalak-ul-Hunafa quotes Fakhruddin Razi in Asrarul-Tanzil stressed the forefathers of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) were never polytheist. He further argued that the prophets’ forefathers till Hazrat Adam were the best in their times.

According to the Shi’ite faith, all 124,000 prophets sent by Allah to guide the humanity were infallible. Polytheism is one of the greater sins, hence no prophet or his ancestor could be a polytheist.

Before we proceed to establish our contention, let us discuss the enormity of Arabic language that for every word there are more than one meaning to it. “Ab” has also many meanings including teacher, father, ancestor, uncle. Each person who takes pains and exertion in the upbringing, may be referred as “Ab”.

The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Ali and I both are the fathers of this community”

According to Jawami ul Jami, the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Ceaselessly, Allah, the Sublime, transported me from the purified lions of men into the purified wombs (of mothers) and never had He polluted me with the filth of paganism”

Prophet Ibrahim promised his uncle Azar to pray for his forgiveness, but when he saw that his uncle was in a state of disbelieve, then he stopped praying for him. (Surah al-Tawbah Ayah 114 refers to it.)

Prophet Ibrahim prays for his parents in the following Ayah 41 of Surah Ibrahim, “Lord, on the Day of Judgment, forgive me and my parents and all the believers.” Here the Arabic word “Wa’lid” has been used which is the biological father.

Surah al-Baqarah Ayah 133 says, “Ney, were you witnesses when death approached Yaqoub (Jacob)? When he said to his sons: what will you worship after me? They said: We will worship your God and the God of your forefathers Ibrahim, Ismail and Is’haque, the One (true) God alone and to Him do we submit.” Prophet Ismail was not Yaqoub’s father or forefathers, but he was Yaqoub’s uncle. But in the Ayah the word “aba” is used which is the plural of the word “Ab” Hence it is confirmed that in Arabic the word “Ab” is used for uncle also.

               Sources: The glorious Qur’an (Urdu translation) by Ayatollah Nasir Makarem Shirazi

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GOLDEN SAYINGS OF THE INFALLIBLE IMAM JA'FAR AS-SADIQ (A.S.)

Selected sayings of the Imam (a.s.) are reproduced below:

The person moving to help his Momin brothers, is like the person who is walking between Safa and Marwa.

The desire for the worldly pleasures causes grief and sadness. Its abstinence brings rest of heart and body.

A Muslim is one who has knowledge about the religion, good management of life, perseverance facing calamity.

A true believer is the one whose sexual appetite does not overcome him, and whose stomach does not shame him.

Enjoining good and forbidding evil should be practiced with a believer who may learn a lesson, or an ignorant to learn

Allah should not see you in situations against which He warned, miss you in situations of which He ordered.

Asked about short instruction that collects welfare of both worlds, he (a.s.) said: Never tell untruths.

Debt is grief at night and humility in day.

Treat your fathers piously so that your sons treat you piously.

Salutation (Salaam) is voluntary (Sunnah) while responding is obligatory (Wajib).

Do not answer those who speak before they greet you.

Shake hands, because this will confiscate malice.

As for those who control themselves in rage, desire, fear and lust, Allah will prevent Hell from burning their bodies.

He who recognizes Allah accurately will fear Him. He who fears Allah accurately will disregard the worldly pleasures.

We love those who are intelligent, knowledgeable, perceptive, expert, clement, courteous, patient, veracious and loyal.

The firmest handle of faith is to love, hate, give and deprive – all for Allah’s sake.

You should not trust the betrayer after you have tested him, and you should not accuse him whom you have trusted.

Beware of associating with the lowly, because the association with them will never lead to welfare.

Good mannerism is a part of the religion. It increases the earnings.

The actual generous charitable individual is the one who spends his wealth for fulfilling the rights of Allah.

You should know that I will fulfill the trust of even the killer of Imam Ali (a.s.) if he deposits something with me or seeks advice of consultation.

A believer should never have bad temper, bad humor, envy, obduracy, fabrication and oppression.

Daughters are advantages and sons are graces. You will be rewarded for the advantages and asked about the graces.

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THE DISTRESSED ONES

Supplication and prayer (Du’a) are a part of human nature. Even atheists when in distress automatically exclaim “My God”. Similarly, in every religion the followers when in distress resort to supplication in their own way. Supplication or “Dau” in Arabic has been used 222 times in the Glorious Qur’an. Surah al-Baqarah Ayah 186, in this Ayah singular pronoun “Me” has been used 7 times when Allah says, “Wa Iza Sa’laka Ibadi Anni Fainni Qareeb Ujeebu Dawatddae Iza Daane Falyestajebu Li Walyumenu Bi Lallahum Yarshadun.” Translated as, “When My servants ask you concerning Me, then (say unto them:) verily, I am near: I answer the prayer of every supplicant when he calls on Me; so (they should) listen unto My call, and believe in Me, in order that they may be led a right.”

Normally, in our religious gatherings (Majalis) the speaker asks the people to recite Ayah 62 of Surah al-Namal, “Ammayn Yujeebul Muztarrah Iza Da’ahu Wa Yakshafus Su wa Yajalukum khulafa alarz Aelahu ma’allah Qaleelan Ma Tazakkarun” which means, “Or Who answeres the distressed one when he calls on Him and removes the distress and makes you (Imam Mahdi) the successors in the earth. Is there any god with Allah? Little it is that you heed.”

The infallible Imams of Islam guided the Muslims about how to supplicate, why the supplications are not responded by the Almighty. The sixth Infallible Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Praise Allah and with benediction (Salawat) upon the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) and his Pure Progeny. Thereafter confess your sins and then supplicate.” (Bihar ul Anwar v.93 page 312)

The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “He who wishes that his supplications be answered must surely purify his food and his earnings (to be lawful)” He (s.a.w.a.s.) further said, “You should enjoin right and forbid wrong, or Allah will set up your wicked ones as absolute masters over your good ones. Then, whatsoever the good pray it will not be answered.” (Bihar ul Anwar v.93 page 372)

Once, someone complained to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) that supplications were not being answered by Allah, he (a.s.) said: “Your hearts (minds) have acted treacherously (so your supplications are not answered):

1.      You have known Allah, but you have not paid His rights enjoined upon you.

2.      You have believed in His Messenger but opposed his Sunnah.

3.      Surely you have recited His revealed book, but you do not act accordingly.

4.      You say you fear the Hell Fire, while you always commit your own sins.

5.      You say you are eager and interested in Heaven (the Divine reward) but your actions send you away from it.

6.      Verily, you eat the blessings of Allah but do not show gratitude about it.

7.      Certainly, Allah has ordered you to be enemy of Satan. Verbally you claim that you are his enemy, but you make friends with him.

8.      You have put the faults of other people before your eyes and your own ones at your back.”

Show real distress sincerely in supplicating by raising the hands. There are many supplications recommended by our infallible Imams e.g. Dua-e- Kumayl, Dua-e-Jaushan Kabeer, Dua-e-Mujeer, Dua-e-Arafat by Imam Husayn (a.s.), Dua-e-Tawassul, Dua-e-Mashlool

Source: The Glorious Qur’an                                                     An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Qur’an

WHO ARE ON THE STRAIGHT PATH?

In Arabic language, there are two words “Ila” which means towards signifying direction, and other word is “Ala” which means on. For example, if we say a man A is going towards straight path, we say “Ila Sirat al-Musaqim”. On the other hand, when A is on the straight path, we say “Ala Sirat al Mustaqim”

The Prophets were guided by Allah towards the right path. Some of the Ayahs of the Glorious Qur’an are given below:

Surah al-Nahl Ayah 120 and 121, Allah says, “Ibrahim was, certainly, an obedient person and submissive to the Will of Allah. He was not a pagan. He was thankful to Allah for His bounties. Allah chose him and guided him to the straight path.”

Surah al-An’am Ayah 86 and 87, Allah says, “We also gave guidance to Zacharias, John, Jesus and Elias, who were all pious people, and Ishmael, Elisha, Jonah and Lot whom We exalted over people. From their fathers, descendants and brothers, We chose certain people and guided them to the straight path.”

The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) and the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) are on the right path:

Surah al-An’am Ayah 153, Allah says, “This is My path and it is straight.

Surah al-Yaseen Ayah 1 to 4, Allah says, “(I swear by Yaseen and the Qur’an, the Book of Wisdom that you (Muhammad) are one of the apostles on the right path.” All the 123,999 messengers of Allah are guided towards right path, but the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) is on the right path!

Surah al-Nahl Ayah 76, Allah says, “And Allah sets forth a parable of two men, one of whom is dumb having authority over nothing, and he is burden upon his master, where ever he sends him, he brings no good. Is he then equal to him who enjoins justice and he (himself) is on the straight path?” According to the translation of the Glorious Qur’an by Mir Ahmed Ali, the person who enjoins justice and is on the straight path, is the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.)

Surah al-A’raf Ayah 16, Allah says, “Then Satan said, “Since you have let me wander off, I will certainly lay wait for (deceiving) them in Your straight straight path.”

After the “Tarke Aula” of Prophet Adam and both of them solicited repentance from Allah (s.w.t.), the Archangel Jibreel descended and advised them to use the tawassul of “Panjetan” and seek forgiveness by mentioning the names of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.), Imam Ali (a.s.), Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husayn (a.s.). Hence Allah (s.w.t.) accepted his prayer. (Allama Jalal addin Suyuti in Tafsir Durre Mansur)

THE GREAT STATURE OF THE NOBLE PROPHET (S.A.W.A.S.)

The Glorious Qur’an is one of the miracles of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) which contain numerous Ayahs praising him. A selection of Ayahs is reproduced below with short explanation:

Surah al-Ahzab Ayah 56, Allah says, “Verily, Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.), O you who believe! Send you also blessings on him, and you salute him with submission.” It is a unique distinction of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) that the Creator joins the creation in praising His Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.)!

In Surah al-Nahl Ayat 89, Allah says, “On the Day when We call a witness against every nation from their own people, We will call you, (Muhammad), as a witness to them all. We have sent you the Book which clarifies all matters. It is a Guide, a mercy, and glad news to the Muslims.” On the Day of Resurrection, every nation or community shall be called by a witness as a leader which is normally a messenger. The followers of 124,000 prophets will be called by their prophets and the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) shall be called as a witness over 124,000 prophets! Naturally they include the prophets Adam, Noah, Ibrahim, Musa and Ie’sa.

Surah al-An ‘am Ayat 162, Allah says, “(Muhammad), Say, “My prayer, sacrifice, life, and death are all for Allah, the Lord of the Universe.” The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) asserted that his belief and actions, life and death, everything for Allah. It may be inferred that his love and hatred is also for Allah; there is no personal or emotional aspect involved. Surah al-Najm Ayah 3-4, Allah says, “He does not speak out of his personal desires. It (whatever he says) is a revelation which has been revealed to him.” Consequently, the love and respect shown by the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) towards Imam Ali (a.s.), Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husayn (a.s.), is also directed by Allah and not due to normal human affection.

Surah alHashr Ayat 21, Allah says, “Had We sent down this Qur’an on a mountain, you would seen it humbled and rent asunder for fear of Allah.” Even some of the mountain would break by the forceful words of Qur’an, but there are some stone-hearted men who are not moved by it.

Surah al-Fath Ayat 8, Allah says, “Indeed, We have sent you as a witness (over the deeds), a bearer of glad news, and a Warner.” The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) by his knowledge may bring glad tidings to believers and they shall enjoy Divine Mercy and elevated status in Paradise and he may warn disbelievers and polytheists against torments in Hell because of polytheism and disbelieve.

Surah al-Kahf Ayat 110, Allah says, “(Muhammad), Say, I am only a mortal like you, but I have received revelation that there is only one Lord.” The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) did not say, “You are like me” Human race started after the creation of first man-Hazrat Adam, but according to a tradition, the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Allah first created my light (Noor)” (Ibne Abbas in Tabari, al-Khasais al-Kubra, in “Life of Muhammad by Saeed Akhter Rizvi)

Surah al-Anbiya Ayat 107, Allah says, “(Muhammad), We have sent you for no other reason but to be mercy to the Universe" We do not know the extent of Universe but wherever Allah’s Lordship reaches, Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.)’s mercy also reaches there, as stated in  Surah al-Fatiha Ayah 1, Allah says, “All Praise belong to Allah, the Lord of the Universe”

Surah al-Isra Ayah 1, Allah says, “Glory be to Him Who took His servant by night from Masjid al-Haraam to Masjid al-Aqsa the precincts of which We have blessed that We show him (some) of our signs. Verily, He is All-Hearing and All-Seeing.” The Mai’raj is a unique distinction afforded to the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.)

HAZRAT SAKINA, THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE MASTER OF MARTYRS IMAM HUSAYN (A.S.)

Sayyida Sakina was born on 20 Rajab 56 A.H. in Madinah. She was the most beloved daughter of The King of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (a.s.) and she in turn loved her father and used to sleep on his chest. Imam Husayn (a.s.) used to say: “A house without Sayyida Sakina would not be worth living in!” She loved all her brothers and sisters specially her younger brother Ali al-Asghar who was about six months old in Karbala. Moreover, she had a special relationship with her uncle, Abbas ibn Ali (a.s.) and he also loved his niece more than his own children.

She was very religious, enjoyed reading the Glorious Qur’an, would pray salat (namaaz) regularly and was always dressed-up in Islamic attire including head-cover. She was 5 years old in Karbala.

In Karbala, after 7 Muharram, Yazid (l.a.)’s army did not allow the water inside Imam Husayn (a.s.)’s camp. Sayyida Sakina shared whatever water was left with other children. As the days passed, the desert heat made the children uncomfortable without water. On the Day of Ashura, when all the companions and the family members of Hashmi youths had attained martyrdom, Hazrat Abbas ibn Ali (a.s.), the Commander of the Imam (a.s.)’s band of warriors, sought permission for Jihad. Imam Husayn (a.s.) refused to grant permission saying that he was the Commander of Imam (a.s.)’s army. In the meantime, Sayyida Sakina, along with some 42 children, brought a dry water-bag (mashk) and Imam Husayn (a.s.) reluctantly permitted Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) only to get some water. Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) courageously fought his way and landed his horse in the River Euphrates. Neither he nor his faithful horse drank a drop of water. He filled the water-bag with water and was galloping towards the camp when the treacherous enemy cut-off both of his hands from behind, but he still held tight the water-bag in his teeth, but the arrows of the enemy pierced the water-bag and the water flowed away. Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) attained martyrdom. After that time, she never asked for water anymore!

The famous Marsiah writer, Mir Anees had described the last meeting between Imam Husayn (a.s.) and Sayyida Sakina. The expert Mir Anees had painted a grim picture of this painful departure in many Marsiyas. A couplet is mentioned here; “Neend Aeygi Jab Apki Bu Paungi Baba * Main Raat Ko Maqtal Mein Chali Aungi Baba.” “I can sleep only when I am near you * At night I will come to you in the battlefield.” After the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a.s.), the accursed Shimer slapped Sayyida Sakina, forcibly snatched her ear-rings tearing her ear lobes. The barbaric Yazid (l.a.)’s army looted the sacred household of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) and set the camps on fire. The sacred ladies were deprived of their head covers, the children ran out of the burning camps. Sayyida Sakina’s clothes also caught fire, and when one of the reporters tried to extinguish the flames, she warned the man not to touch her as she was the member of the sacred Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). She was running in the battlefield crying: “Father! O Father, where are you?” As the butchers of Karbala, had already severed the pious heads of the martyrs, the bodies in the battle field were unrecognizable.

As night fell, the “Sham-e-Ghareeban” became sorrowful and painful. The Sani-e-Zahra, Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) took charge of the caravan and along with her sister, Umme Kulsoom (s.a.), they started counting the children and could not find Sayyida Sakina. They went in the battle-field and searched her and at last found her sleeping on the trampled chest of Imam Husayn (a.s.). She woke her up and Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) inquired as to how she recognized her father? Sayyida Sakina replied: “I was running around in the battle-field and calling my father, when a voice came from this trampled body calling me towards him” The widow of Hazrat Hurr, the deflected commander of Yazid (l.a.) army, brought some water and food into AhlulBayt’s burnt down camp site, Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) gave some water to Sayyida Sakina. She inquired why water was given to her first? Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) replied that she was the youngest. She took the water towards the battle field for her martyred six months old baby brother, Hazrat Ali al-Asghar, who was the youngest in the family!

The children at Karbala were in no way connected to the “allegiance” to Yazid (l.a.). In any humane and civilized Muslim society, the survivors of this catastrophic carnage are pacified and offered kind words of consolations. In the tragedy of Karbala, the so-called Muslims did not stay even at the level of humanity! It was the height of barbarism and butchery, un-parallel in human history.

On the 11 Muharram, the daughters of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) were made captive, along with other females, their hands were fastened behind their backs and made to sit on the camels without seats and routed through the battlefield, where the bodies of their loved ones were scattered all over the battle-field. Imagine the sorrow and grief of the women who saw their loved-ones un-buried (against the dictates of Islamic customs). The caravan proceeded towards Kufa. In Kufa, the markets were decorated in celebration of the massacre at Karbala and the procession of Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s)’s captive family! Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) was made to go through the bazars without head-cover while her mother, Lady of Paradise, Sayyida Fatimah Zahra (s.a.)’s funeral was taken out at night and not seen by any one! On the way from Kufa to Damascus, at one point, Imam Husayn (a.s.)’s head will not move forward. On inquiry it was found that Sayyida Sakina had fallen from the camel and Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) walked back and saw that she was sitting in the lap of a sacred lady in black attire concealing her identity. When Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) tried to thank her, she disclosed her identity; she was the Lady of Paradise, Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) who was all along with the Holy Caravan from Madinah.

The oppressive armed men, to cause pain and misery, hurriedly completed the journey in two days, which normally takes sixteen days!

 In Demascs, the sacred members of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) were imprisoned in a prison without roof when the scorching sun light fell on them while they were exposed to the chill at night!

While in the court of Yazid (l.a.), he was desecrating Imam Husayn (a.s.)’s head by hitting his lips and teeth with a cane. At one time, he wanted to test Sayyida Sakina’s love for her father. He (l.a.) challenged Sayyida Sakina to call her father’s head to come to her lap. She responded and raised her little hands and called her father to come to her. Imam Husayn (a.s.)’s head rose from the big plate and flew in to the waiting arms of Sayyida Sakina.

Sayyida Sakina used to sit at the gate of the prison and witness that birds were returning to their nests in the evening. She would ask her aunt Sayyida Zaynab (s.a.) as to where those birds were going, she would reply that they were going to their homes. Sayyida Sakina would ask her aunt as to when they were going back to Madinah? Unfortunately, it was not destined that she will ever return to Madinah!

In the prison, one night, she woke up from her sleep and cried continuously. The family members tried their best to pacify and console her. She said: “O dear aunt, where is my father? A few minutes ago, I was with my father and he kissed me and said that “my dear Sakina you will soon be with me” But where is my father now?” When Sayyida Sakina described her dream, all the sacred ladies started to cry and when this noise reached Yazid (l.a.)’s quarters, he sent the severed head of Imam Husayn (a.s.) to the prison. As soon as she received her father’s head, she held it tight to herself and cried even more and said to her father: “Who cutoff my father’s head? Who martyred my father? Why we are kept as captives?” With these words of sorrow, she suddenly became quiet. Everyone thought that she might have slept again, but alas! Sayyida Sakina had gone into the eternal sleep. Imam Sajjad (a.s.) dug a grave in the prison and buried her little sister in her torn clothes as it was completely attached to her flesh after the burning of the camps on Ashura!

May Allah curse the oppressors of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).

            Sources: Islamicoccasions.com, WIKIPEDIA, WIKIVISUALLY, Infogalactic.com