Some Characteristics of Al-Abbas (PBUH)

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In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful

Some Characteristics of Al-Abbas (PBUH)

By Dr Hameed H. B. Al-Mas’udi

Al-Abbas (PBUH) received a great deal of praise and appreciation by our immaculate imams, who expressed and indicated their admiration for his heroic deeds which were culminated by his martyrdom while defending the third imam, Al-Hussain Ibn Ali (PBUT) in Karbala in 61 AH. Imam Ali (PBUH), their father, predicted the responsibility of Al-Abbas (PBUH) in defending his brother and his family and companions in Karbala. Imam Hussain (PBUH), when Al-Abbas (PBUH) was just passing away, said, “I have now become helpless”. Imam Zain ul-Abideen (PBUH), the fourth immaculate imam, expressed his gratitude for the sacrifices offered by Al-Abbas (PBUH) in defending his religion and belief. Imam Sadiq (PBUH), our sixth immaculate imam, has reportedly mentioned in his ziaarat (pilgrimage) to Al-Abbas (PBUH), “I testify to you for your submission (to the will of God), honest acceptance as true, loyalty and sincerity to the descendent of the commissioned Prophet (Allah’s blessings be upon him and his Household).” Then he addresses him as follows, “You were the most excellent steadfast fighter, protector, supporter and brother who defended his brother, responded to the obedience of his Lord, and worked desirably for gaining the abundant reward, which others refused, and the nice tribute.” (Mafatih al-Jinan (The Keys to the Gardens of Paradise), 2009: 431 and 438)

In the excerpt above, Imam Sadiq (PBUH) mentions some characteristics of Al-Abbas (PBUH). The importance of such characteristics arises from the fact that they are stated by an immaculate, infallible imam, who calls things by their real names. These characteristics are as follows:

1. Submission to the will of God: Al-Abbas (PBUH) was completely aware of the imamate of his brother, Imam Hussain (PBUH); therefore, he did his best to defend him, not because he was his brother, but because he was his imam, through whom he submitted to Allah (SWT).
2. Honest acceptance as true: Al-Abbas (PBUH) devoted himself and his three brothers for his belief. He indicated that he was the best representative of a faithful believer throughout his obedience to the Almighty Allah (SWT).
3. Loyalty:  This characteristic is indicated through his support of the right side represented by his brother, Imam Hussain (PBUH) in his ordeal, although Al-Abbas (PBUH) received a big deal by those enemies who pretended to be his uncles on the part of his mother.
4. Sincerity: This is another characteristic of Al-Abbas (PBUH). In fact, he was sincere in his defence of his brother Imam Hussain (PBUH) in Karbala, in his fights throughout his life accompanying his father, and in his opposition to the wrongdoers.

In his other speeches, Imam Sadiq (PBUH) furthermore mentioned other features of Al-Abbas (PBUH), such as his clear-sightedness, steadfast faith and jihad for Islam.

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Importance of Prophets/ Religion

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Importance of Prophets/ Religion

Kumail narrated that Imam Ali (PBUH) said:

يا كميل لو لم يظهر نبي و كان في الأرض مؤمن تقي لكان في دعائه إلى الله مخطئا أو مصيبا بل و الله مخطئا حتى ينصبه الله لذلك و يؤهله له

“… O Kumail! If no Prophet had appeared on earth while there was a mindful believer, do you think, in his call towards Allah, he would go wrong or right? Nay, by Allah! He would certainly go wrong until Allah sets a (religion/path/prophet) to instruct him and makes him worthy (of receiving the Prophet) and familiar with (his religion).” *

Allah said in the Holy Quran:

مَنْ يَهْدِ اَللَّهُ فَهُوَ اَلْمُهْتَدِ وَ مَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلَنْ تَجِدَ لَهُ وَلِيًّا مُرْشِداً

He whom Allah guides, is rightly guided; but he whom Allah leaves astray, you will not find for him any advising guardian. (18:17)

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Mourning Event – Martyrdom Anniversary for Great Lady Fatimah (PBUH) – 17 April 2011

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Mourning Event – Martyrdom Anniversary for Great Lady Fatimah (PBUH)   –   17 April 2011

Billions of salutes to Fatimah; the greatest lady Fatima
Allah created her from light; she was the light, divine light; She was embodiment of light, Allah’s light, divine light

Again, it is heard from the Bani Haashim neighbourhood;

A voice from a lady who is a part of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) – the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said;

A voice from a lady whose soul is the greatest in the worlds – the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said;

A voice from a lady who is as delicate as the petals of the flowers – the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said;

A voice of a lady whom annoying annoys the Prophet – the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said;

A voice of a lady who is the only soul-mate of Ali (PBUH) – the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said;

A voice of a lady who is the mother of Hassan, Hussain and Zainab (PBUT) – said the Prophet (PBUH&HF);

Why is the voice so griefful?

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