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Zainul Abideen
Lineage
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Shahr Banu
Al-Husain
Daughter of Yazdajird
Ali
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Up to 13 Yrs Old
Tutored by Al-Hasan and Al-Husain
Participated in the Discourse held at the
Masjid Al-Nabawi
Close relationship to Al-Hasan
Close to Zainab, his aunt
His capacity of learning and reasoning is
outstanding
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In his Youth
At age 14, he loses Al-Hasan who died of
poisoning by Mu’awiya
Average in stature, slender, handsome, and
impressive.
Character was molded by Islam
Participates in discussions led by his father
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In early adulthood
Marries Fatima, the daughter of Al-Hasan
A year after marriage a boy is born, named
Muhammad (Al-Baaqir)
The Ummah was in turmoil, since Mu’awiya
was trying to appoint Yazid as Khalifa
For some time Mu’awiya’s agents and
collaborators were busy selling cooperation
and acceptance of Yazid to the people
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In Karbala
He became gravely ill during the events of Karbala,
with fever and fainting spells
Was conferred the Imamah during the turmoil of
Karbala
Zainab addresses him as the Imam
Confronted Ibn Ziyad in Kufa, quoting the Quran
In fetters, he was taken 700 miles to Damascus
72 heads, including his father’s, were on top of spears
for the show
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In Damascus
Onlookers thought them to be rebels
Face to face with Yazid answered only by
quoting the Quran, defeating Yazid
Gave a speech in Masjid Umawi on Friday
Prayer
Returned to Medina with family as per his
wishes, but the nightmarish tribulation never
left his mind
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3. Attacks Ka’ba
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More uprisings
Uprising of Tawwaboon against Benu Umayya:
fight unto death
Uprising of Mukhtar in Iraq: Occupy Iraq, chase
all fighters against Husain and kill them, including
Ibn Ziyad, Shimr, and Omar ibn Sa’ad
Marwan becomes Khalifa, then dies 9 months
later
It is said Marwan was killed by his wife by either
poisoning or by way of choking
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Tough times
Al-Hajjaj (who attacked the Ka’ba to subdue Ibn
Zubair), becomes governor of Iraq,
Tyrannical rule in Iraq for 20 years. The new
dictator’s cruelty knows no limits
Abdul Malik (son of Marwan) is Khalifa in Syria
Zainul Abideen works diligently to focus on Piety
as the basis for society.
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Corpus of Knowledge
Ali’s writings during: 1. Quran in chorological
Abu Bakr, order
2. Tafseer (Mus’haf Fatima)
Omar, and
3. Hadith (Saheefa of Ali)
Uthman’s Khilaafah: 4. Ah’kaam
5. Al-Jafr
Corpus of Knowledge 1. White Jafr: Prophets and
consists of the early times
following: 2. Red Jafr: Rules of war in
Islam
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The Imamah.
Imamah is not subject to election or
negotiation. It is a designation (a Directive) by
the Almighty.
An Imam is Ma'soom, meaning safeguarded
by Allah from:
– a) religious error,
– b) sin, and
– c) forgetfulness.
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Emphasis
Imamah was frequently explained and emphasized, and
Ismah (as attested by Ayah of Tat'heer) was often
emphasized, (Surah 33 : Ayah 33) and
The unique and Center Role of Ahlul Bayt in Islam was often
explained.
Work to produce high quality scholars,
1. who were to teach others about true Islam,
2. thus spread the word about the motive and the principles
which Imam Al‑Husain had given his life for, and
3. at the same time expose the offenses of Benu Umayya.
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Renowned Students
Al‑Baaqir and his brother Zayd also
participated in the discourses,
Well known students were:
– Hasan Al-Basri
– Al-Thamali
– Al-Zuhri
– Ibn Tawoos, and
– many other erudite scholars
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Character
Zainul Abideen was very forgiving and generous.
During Ramadhan, he would record whatever
misdemeanor his servants did, then let them
acknowledge, then give them their freedom
He used to buy as many slaves as he could afford,
educate them then set them free
He was revered in the community since he was the
Imam of the Ummah
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Character
Zainul Abideen had empathy for the poor and needy
He used to carry sacs of flour to distribute to the poor
During Ramadhan he would cook one sheep each day
for distribution to the fasting needy
He had a very melodic voice, people loved hearing him
read the Quran
Zainul Abideen never wore his clothes for more than
one season, then gave them to the poor
Financially he helped numerous needy people
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• It is the right of your wife that you should know that Allah has
made her for you a repose and comfort, and a friend and shield
[against sin].
• And likewise, it is incumbent upon both of you to thank Allah for
your spouse and to know that the spouse is a grace of Allah upon
you. You are obliged
· to respect her,
· be kind to her, and
· although your rights upon her are greater and her obedience
to you final in all your likes and dislikes so long as it is not a sin
• So, she has the right of love and fellowship, and an abode so
that natural desires may be fulfilled, and in this it is a great duty.
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Burial
Zainul Abideen was buried at the Baqii’
He and others knew the ruling Benu Umayya
would not allow the burial otherwise
With time, a structure was built for people to
perform visitation, pray, and read Du’aa
The structure was demolished by Rulers in
1925
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Be in Allah’s Care