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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Al-Shahid al-Thani: Zayn al-Din al-Jub'i al-Amili Chapter 4: Beams of Sunset The Decline A the time al-Shahid found himself at the climax of glory, he also became face to face with a far-away abyss, as he sensed the presence of suspected moves on the part of the authorities, who imposed a severe surveillance upon him, controlling even his breaths with secret reports being started to be continuously sent to the centre of caliphate, warning against his danger and threat.

In such a conspiracy-harboured sphere, al-Shahid decided to return to his birthplace at that dove-like small village, in 955 H. Since that date onwards, began the reversed counting for his life. About that epoch Ibn al-Awdi reported by saying: “This date marked the end of times security and safety against misfortunes of life.”At that time al-Shahid sought refuge to the house of his sincere disciple in Jizzin,[^1] far from sight of people.

It is noteworthy that al Shahid, during that critical period in his life, has never left compilation, investigation and research. The works he produced during that period represented the setting beams in his active and productive life. The Bloody End Unfortunately, history has not recorded the details of his unforgettable martyrdom, but a bit of pondering upon some indications and events may shed light on the threads of a machinated conspiracy aimed at exterminating that unparalleled personality.

This is true when taking into consideration the political situation prevalent at that time, with the thought basis upon which the Ottoman State relied, and its adopting one of the Islamic schools of thought solely for achieving political goals.[^2] Intending to fathom the issue roots and background of the events that led altogether to al-Shahid’s decease, we should go back to a highly indicative incident, on the eve of his travel to Turkey for meeting some of those in authority in the metropolis of caliphate.

It was common then that whoever intending to apply for anything, had to produce a certificate from his town judge attesting his application. The judge at that time was Ma`ruf al-Shami in the town of Sida, for whom al-Shahid delegated his disciple Ibn al-`Awdi for apprising him of al-Shahid’s intention to visit the capital.