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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Hazrat Ali Akbar,the Beloved Son of Imam Hussain(a.s.) Imam Hussain's Departure from Medina But then, if Hussain and his family were leaving Medina for Ali Akbar's marriage, they would not be secretive about it. The Holy Prophet's grandson would in that case have given out the good tidings to the public. There was not a living being in that town whose heart would not have been filled with joy to hear about the betrothal of Ali Akbar.

And if marriage of Ali Akbar was the purpose, surely Hussain would not choose this season when outside the oasis of Medina, the scorching heat of summer was baking the desert sands! After long discussions, by a consensus of opinion, it was decided to approach Hussain in a delegation and to dissuade him from undertaking the journey.

Some of the venerable companions of the Holy Prophet(S.A.W.) undertook to apprise Hussain of their forebodings and their recollection of his grandfather's prophecy that, if Hussain migrated from Medina with his family, he would not return. The caravan was almost ready to depart. The horses were neighing with impatience and champing their bits in the oppressive heat of the day. Hussain was standing near his horse intently watching the arrangements being made by Abbas and Ali Akbar.

He was reflectively following their movements as they were helping each lady and each child to mount the camels, as they were lending a helping hand to the ladies with tender care and affection; as the ladies were graciously and profusely thanking them for the excellent arrangements they had made for their comfort and for protecting them from the unbearable heat by holding their own gowns over their heads as a canopy.

This sight had some inexplicable effect on Hussain, for his eyes were glittering with tears. The solicitude displayed by his brother and son for the ladies and children should have filled him with happiness; but instead, the effect on him was just the opposite. Was he beholding the shadows of some coming events? At this moment came the representatives of the people of Medina. With one voice they entreated Hussain to abandon the idea of undertaking this journey.

Their leader, with supplication in his faltering voice, besought Hussain to tell them why he had decided to leave them and the Prophet's tomb for which he had so much attachment. O Son of the Prophet, if we have displeased you in any way, please forgive us.