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The Ibadah of Imam Zaynul Abideen (A.S.) Holy Imam's titles Zaynul-'Abideen (adornment of worshippers) and Sayyidus-Sajideen (chief of those who prostrate) indicate that he was a great worshipper. Few incidents from the life of Imam as-Sajjad (a). In...

The Ibadah of Imam Zaynul Abideen (A.S.) Holy Imam...

Mother: Shahr Banoo daughter of Iran's last Sasanid emperor Yazdjerd III Kunniyat (Patronymic): Abu al-Hasan Laqab (Title): Zayn al-'Abidin, Al Sajjad Birth: He was born on 5th Shaban in 38 A.H. in Madina. Martyrdom: He was martyred by poisoning on 2...

Mother: Shahr Banoo daughter of Iran's last Sasani...

151. Mohammed Ibn Shaha`b al-Zuhri. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, and added that he was an enemy. He ascribed him to his great grandfather, so his real name is as follows: Mohammed b....

151. Mohammed Ibn Shaha`b al-Zuhri. Shaykh al-Tu`s...

144. Al-Qa`sim Ibn 'Abd al-Rahma`n Abu al-Qa`sim. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him. 145. Al-Qa`sim Ibn 'Awf al-Shayba`ni. Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'...

144. Al-Qa`sim Ibn 'Abd al-Rahma`n Abu al-Qa`sim. ...

109. 'Abd al-Ghaffa`r Ibn al-Qa`sim He was given the kunya of Aba` Marym. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him. Al-Naja`shi said: "He narrated on the authority of Abi Ja'far and Abi 'Abd Alla...

109. 'Abd al-Ghaffa`r Ibn al-Qa`sim He was given t...

87. Salama Ibn Dina`r He was given the Kunya of Aba` Ha`zim, and was surnamed al-'Arajj, al-Afraz, al-Tamma`r, al-Medani, al-Qa`s. He was the retainer of al-Aswad b. Sufya`n al-Makhzu`mi. He narrated on the authority of a group of people of whom were...

87. Salama Ibn Dina`r He was given the Kunya of Ab...

69. Zayd Ibn 'Ali b. Ima`m al-Husayn, peace be on him. Shakh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him. He was great in knowledge and piety. Shaykh al-Mufid said: "Zayd Ibn 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on...

69. Zayd Ibn 'Ali b. Ima`m al-Husayn, peace be on ...

38. Habib Ibn Abi Tha`bit Abu Hayya`n al-Asadi al-Ku`fi. He belonged to the leading members of the next generation. He was the jurist of Ku`fa. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him. So did ...

38. Habib Ibn Abi Tha`bit Abu Hayya`n al-Asadi al-...

16. Isma`'il Ibn 'Abd Allah b. Ja'far b. Abi Ta`lib. He belonged to the leading members of the next generation. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him, and of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him...

16. Isma`'il Ibn 'Abd Allah b. Ja'far b. Abi Ta`li...

His Students and his Companions A large group of scholars and jurists, who spread knowledge throughout the Muslim world, graduated from the Ima`m's school. We will mention their biographies as well as those of the Ima`m's companions. I (the author) t...

His Students and his Companions A large group of s...

The Muslims have agreed that Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, was great and meritorious, and that he was a unique being in this world. None matched him in outstanding qualities, knowledge, and piety. So the Muslims sought blessing through kiss...

The Muslims have agreed that Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin...

Among the most prominent qualities of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin was his turning in repentance to Allah and his devotion to Him. This appeared in the Ima`m's whispered prayers, supplications, and words which showed his strong dedication to Allah, the Crea...

Among the most prominent qualities of Ima`m Zayn a...

Generosity As for generosity, it was among the qualities of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him. The historians unanimously agreed that the Ima`m was the most generous of all the people and the kindest of them to the poor and the weak. They mentio...

Generosity As for generosity, it was among the qua...

All the noble virtues and gifts which Allah created to distinguish man were found in the character of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him. No one matched him in his inclinations and his psychological qualities such as sublime manners, high moral s...

All the noble virtues and gifts which Allah create...

His Behavior toward his Neighbors Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, was the kindest of all the people to his neighbors. He treated them as he treated his family, maintained their weak and poor, visited their sick, escorted their deceased to the...

His Behavior toward his Neighbors Ima`m Zayn al-'A...

His Commandments to his Children Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, supplied his children with some educational commandments which were the summary of his experiences in this life, as guidance for them. The following are some of his commandments...

His Commandments to his Children Ima`m Zayn al-'Ab...

As for the behavior of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, it was similar to that of his grandfathers, who were the source of guidance to mankind. The Ima`m spared no effort to follow the behavior and guidance of his grandfather Ima`m 'Ali, the Commander of the f...

As for the behavior of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, it w...

It was during the years of 1950-60 when the Khawja Abdul Latif Ansari, the eminent Pakistani scholar and preacher, was once discussing the glory and high status of the book Saheefa Al-Kamilah. He related his experience and contact with an American Ch...

It was during the years of 1950-60 when the Khawja...

O people fear Allah and know that you will inevitably return to Him, when every one will see his good and bad deeds right before his very eyes, he will wish for the longest period of time to separate himself from his bad deeds Allah warns you about H...

O people fear Allah and know that you will inevita...

No Imam began his Imamate in a more tragic atmosphere. The first day of his Imamate saw him seriously ill and a captive of the army of Yazid in Karbala. His father and predecessor had sacrificed all he had on the altar of truth; and Imam Zayn al-’Abi...

No Imam began his Imamate in a more tragic atmosph...

"O! My dear son! Be aware that it is your life and nothing else, that fades away as the hours pass by; and also do know that you will not achieve a blessing, unless you are separated from another blessing. Thus, avoid prolonged wishes, for there were...

"O! My dear son! Be aware that it is your life and...