Consequentially...

Consequentially, the Imam became the beacon of light for the freedom of all Muslims. His martyrdom shook the foundations of the Muslim nation and stirred the consciousness of the people. Numerous revolutions and revolts followed Imam Husayn's martyrdom until the empire of Bani Umayyad collapsed. Ashura still plays a very significant role in the life of Muslims today, in that the sacrifices of the martyrs symbolize the endeavor to fight injustice and deviation for all times and societies.

Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn. Father's name: Husayn ibn Ali. Mother's name: Lady Shah-Zanan, daughter of Yazdeger III, King of Persia. Birth: Madina, on the 15th of Jamada al-Awal, 36H (659CE). Death: Died at the age of fifty-eight. Poisoned by Walid ibn Abdil Malik ibn Marwan on the 25th of Muharram, 95H (713CE). Buried in Al-Baqi cemetery, Madina. He was known for his consistent worshipping and spiritual perfection in helping the needy.

He used to carry bags of flour and bread on his back for the poor and needy families in Madina. He left behind many legacies of spiritual guidance, prayers, and supplications. Collections of his edited prayers are known as “Az-Zabur*”* ( The Psalm of Al Muhammad ) . Whenever a needy person approached him for help the Imam would say, “Welcome to those who carry for my supplies to the next life.” Imam Muhammad al-Baqir. Father's name: Ali Zaynul Abidin. Mother's name: Lady Fatima bint Hassan.

Birth: Madina, on the 3rd of Safar 57H (676CE). Death: Died at the age of fifty-seven. Poisoned by the ruler Hisham ibn Abdel Malik ibn Marwan, on the 7th of Dhul al-Hijah, 124H (733CE). Buried in Al-Baqi cemetery, Madina. A man of great virtue and extensive knowledge, Imam al-Baqir established the foundation of a grand university in Islamic studies in Madina. His pupils compiled books on different branches of science, jurisprudence, and arts under his instruction and guidance.

A distinguished scholar from Makkah, ibn Ata, once described him by saying, “I never saw other scholars look as small as they did in the presence of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir.” One of his students, Muhammad ibn Muslim said, “I asked al-Baqir all the questions that came to my mind (30,000 questions over a period of time), and he competently answered them all.” Imam Jafar as-Sadiq. Father's name: Muhammad al-Baqir. Mother's name: Lady Fatima bint al-Qasim.

Birth: Madina, on the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal, 83H (702 CE). Death: Died at the age of sixty-five.