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However, you, men, threw him into the well, sold him for low prices, and imprisoned him in prison. Therefore, who are more merciful for him- you or we?' The Imam admired the woman. Thus, he said to her: ‘What a generous woman you are! You overcome all women. Have you a husband?' ‘I have a man whose husband is I,' she replied. The woman went away.

A man from the people, who knew the woman, said: ‘This is Zaynab al-Ansariya, the daughter of Mu‘ayqib.'”[^7] Criticisms Why did the women gathered around Kuthayr's corpse? Why was it difficult for the Imam to reach him? Why did he order the women to be pushed away? This narration is incorrect. For women were not permitted to take part in such ceremonies. Rather, she was ordered not to leave her house. The Imam was rude with the ladies who gathered around the corpse.

This makes the fabrication of this narration sure. That is because the Imam, peace be on him, was the ideal example for high manners and noble morals. So, he was far above obscene words. A conversation took place between the Imam and the Ansari lady. He asked her whether she had a husband. This also makes us sure of the fabrication of the narration. Is this appropriate for the Holiness of the Imam. Accordingly, this narration is imaginary.

With this we will end our talk about the biography of Kuthayr ‘Azzah.[^8] Al-Kumayt Al-Asadi Al-Farazdaq said: “Al-Kumayt was the poet of the first and the last.”[^9] ‘Ukrima al-Dabbi said: “Were it not for his poetry, there would be no translator for the language nor would there be a tongue for explanation.”[^10] He was the foremost thinker and writer of the period. He played an important role in developing Arab culture and Islamic scientific movement.

The following are some bright sides of his life. His Birth and his Early Life Al-Kumayt was born in the year 60 A. H. It was the year when the Moslem community was bereaved of Imam Husayn, the Lord of martyrs, peace be on him.[^11] So, that tragedy impressed him. It reacted on his feelings and sentiments. That appeared in his poetry through which elegized Imam al-Husayn, peace be on him.

As for his early life, it was in Kufa, the capital of the Shi‘ites, and the place of revolts against the Umayyads. He was brought up on the love for the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. So, the love for them was among his elements. His Talents Al-Kumayt was among the unique in history. He was among the prominent figure in the Arab nation.