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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Life of Imam Muhammad Ibn 'ali Al-baqir (a.s) CHAPTER lll: HIS BROTHERS AND HIS CHILDREN As for the research bout the Sharifs from the brothers and children of Imam al-Baqir and about their relationship with him, it is necessary according to modern studies. That is because it denotes a side of his life under the wing of his family and it is numbered among the educational factors that affect the individual's character as the educationalists say.

That is as follows: His Brothers As for the Imam's relationship with his brothers, it was very strong. Love and familiarity prevailed. It was far from bitter obscene language. It was said to him: “Which of your brothers is the most lovable you?” He, peace be on him, replied that he did not discriminate against anyone of them and that he loved them all and was loyal to them all. He said: “As for ‘Abd Allah, he is my hand with which I assault.[^1] As for ‘Umar, he is me eye through which I see.

As for al-Husayn, he is clement. He walks calmly on the earth. When the ignorant address them, they say: greetings.”[^2] The Imam's brothers had all the noble qualities such as piety, God-fearingness, and righteousness. Their father, Imam Zayn al-‘Abidïn, peace be on him, fed them from his guidance and bestowed on them rays from his soul. Thus, the rays enlightened their hearts through the true Islam and the true belief.

Now, we will give a brief idea about their affairs: Zayd the Martyr As for Zayd the martyr, he filled the world with his knowledge and his outstanding qualities. He was among the notables of the Prophet's family who raised Allah's Words high in the earth and sacrificed their souls for Allah to establish Islamic justice, to repeat the Koranic government among people, and to end the social oppression which the Umayyad regime spread among the people.

Now, we will mention some of his life and his affairs. His Birth Zayd the martyr was born in the year 78 A. H.[^3] It was said that he was born in the year 75 A. H.[^4] When his father, Imam Zayn al-‘Abidïn, peace be on him, was given good news, he took the Holy Koran and opened it.