*On the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Abul Fadl Abbas A.S Freedom Fighters NG brings to you some virtues,personality and loyalty in the life of Abul Fadl Abbas A.S.*
To better understand the personality of Abbas, ask our self these questions:
Is there anyone else other than Abbas who would throw away the cold water while he was dying of thirst, only because he remembered the thirst of his dear brother, and more importantly, his master, Imam Husayn (as)?
Is there anyone else other than Abbas who listened to the cries of the children and infants in the camp of Imam Husayn (as) and ran out to fetch water courageously without thinking twice or hesitating?
Is there anyone else other than Abbas who refused to return back from the battlefield and preferred to stay beside the Euphrates River, so that he does not meet his beloved Sakina out of bashfulness that he didn’t bring back the water to quench her thirst as he promised?
Is there anyone else other than Abbas who earned the title “al-Saqqa” (water carrier), because he sacrificed his life in an effort to procure water for the camp of Imam Husayn (as) in the tragic Battle of Karbala?
Is there anyone other than Abbas who even in his last moments on the bank of the Euphrates River, while he was breathing his last, remembered the suffering of Imam Husayn, and refusing to have his head rest on the lap of the Imam, lap and offered muwasaat (consolation to him) even after his fatal wound?
Is there anyone other than Abbas whose last plea was to have Imam Husayn (as) remove the blood from his eyes so he can purify his vision with one last look of his master, just like Imam Hussayn (as) was the first person his eyes lay upon Abbas when he was born?
Is there anyone else other than Abbas whom Imam Husayn (as) referred to as his “backbone” that was severed after Abbas was martyred?
Is there anyone other than Abbas who was blessed and honored to have his holy shrine identical to his brother such that all those who visit Imam Husayn must first come seek permission at his door?
Is there anyone else other than Abbas who embraced and was honored to hold the esteemed position as the guardian and protector of Lady Zainab (as)?
Is there anyone one else other than Abbas who carries the title of “Qamr Bani Hashem” (the moon of Bani Hashim) and “babul hawa’ej” (the door of needs) such that prayers and supplications are accepted at his abode and miracles are manifested by his blessings?
Indeed, the life of Abul Fadl al-Abbas was an example of unflinching loyalty and love for a brother. It is also the story of a hero and warrior who sacrificed his life for the cause of Islam. He was not an infallible human, but he manifested the best example that a lover and servant could offer to the beloved AhlulBayt (as). Peace and eternal blessings be on the servant of Imam Husayn (as) and the master of all believers.
Peace be upon you Ya Abbas the day you came into this world,the day you were martyred in state of indefinite thirst and the day you will be resurrected to life.
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