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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Al-Shahid al-Thani: Zayn al-Din al-Jub'i al-Amili Chapter 2: School for Generations His Character The human character rests upon three pivots. First: The ethical pivot, whereat the individual’s behaviorism inside the society and method of living can be incarnated through the ethical capabilities he has. Second: The rational pivot, through which man deals with nature and thought, out of the rational faculties he possesses.

Third: The spiritual pivot, which organizes the association between man and his Lord, that identifies, in turn, the nature of connection according to the spiritual powers man owns. Al-Shahid’s character was prominent in all these pivots, being established on balanced pillars, rendering him a centre of attraction, respect and veneration of people everywhere.

This was due to the fact that al-Shahid attained a high degree of zuhd (asceticism), knowledge and credibility, that made some magnates believe in his reaching the level of infallibility. Following the Prophet’s Guide Al-Shahd al-Thani used to take the holy Messenger (S) as his pattern, in his morals and conduct, the fact making his love to grow inside the pure hearts.

During his meeting ( majlis ), he behaved among his companions and disciples as if being one of them, seeing no superiority for himself over them; doing everything himself without asking anyone to perform any of the house services for him. He used to go shopping himself, purchasing all the family necessities, setting out to the desert or forest for cutting and gathering firewood, carrying it on his back.

He was doing all these practices while being at the climax of his scholastic and social glory, disdaining from all forms of haughtiness, and kinds of hypocrisy. This is true, as al-Shahid (may Allah be pleased with him) got his education at the school of (A) far from whom Allah removed uncleanness and cleansed with a thorough cleansing.

Others’ Views about Him Al-Shahid al-Thani’s character drew the attention of many great dignitaries throughout history, deserving veneration of the ‘ulama’ of all eras. In his regard, al-Shaykh al-Hurr al-’Amili, the author of Wasa’il al-Shi’ah , has said: “His attainment of fiqh , knowledge, honour, asceticism ( zuhd ), worship, righteousness, scrutiny, holiness, sublime position, and all other virtues and perfect attributes is so famous that needs no mention ...