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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Maqtal al-Husayn Security As loudly as he could, Shimr shouted: “Where are the sons of our sister?![^1] Where is al-’Abbas and his brothers?!” The latter ignored his calls, whereupon al-Husayn (‘a) said, “ Answer his call though he may be a debauchee. ” They asked Shimr what he wanted. Said he, “O sons of my sister! You are safe and secure! Do not get yourselves killed with al-Husayn!
Maintain your obedience to the commander of the faithful Yazid!” Al-’Abbas said, “The curse of Allah be on you and on your security! Do you grant us security while the son of the Messenger of Allah has no security at all?![^2] Do you order us to be obedient to the damned folks and the offspring of the damned?!”[^3] Did that rogue think that he could win over a man with full awareness and zeal and thus bring him into the pits of humiliation?
Could the father of al-Fadl exchange the light with the dark or abandon the standard-bearer of the Prophetic call and enlist under the standard of Maysoon's son?! No way!
When al-’Abbas returned, Zuhayr Ibn al-Qayn stood up and said, “Shall I narrate one hadith for you which I learned very well?” When al-’Abbas answered him in the affirmative, Zuhayr said, “When your father [the Commander of the Faithful, Imam ‘Ali Ibn Abu Talib, peace be upon him] wanted to get married, he asked his brother, ‘Aqil, who was fully knowledgeable of Arabs’ genealogies, to select a woman born to the most valiant from among the Arabs so that he would marry her and she would give birth to a brave son who would support al-Husayn at Karbala’.
Your father, hence, treasured you for a day such as this one; so, do not fall short of supporting your brother or protecting your sisters.” Al-’Abbas said, “Do you really encourage me, O Zuhayr, on a day such as this?! By Allah! I shall show you something your eyes have never seen.”[^4] He, therefore, killed renowned heroes and turned standards upside down and fought as one who was not concerned at all about being killed or about paying any heed to the bravery of famous heroes.
His only concern was to get water to his brother's children. He plays al-Karrar as he charges, He echoes his pristine words in his qualities The hand of Allah is but his father, And the Might of Allah is manifested in him. So he is the hand of Allah and this is his arm His stands suffice you for a proof.