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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Al-Abbas Al-’Abbas in the Imams’ Sight The Immaculate Imams are the representatives of God, the successors of His Prophet and the leaders that God has assigned for people so as to make distinction between the right and the wrong. They, peace be upon them, praised many persons and also condemned many others - each according to their deeds.

On that account, they described Al-’Abbas, with the finest words of praise, appreciation, and commendation and showed their admiration for his heroic performance for defending Islam. He however, has occupied the hearts and feelings of the great personalities and has become melody of the free people all over history.

Let us now refer to some of the medals that the Immaculate Imams (a) conferred upon al-’Abbas: Imam ‘Ali We have already mentioned that Imam ‘Ali (a) foretold about the personality and future of al-’Abbas when he was one-day old. In many other situations, Imam ‘Ali (a) foretold that his son would shoulder the responsibility of protecting the harem of his brother and would sacrifice himself for his religion and belief.

These predictions are regarded as commendations for al- ‘Abbas whose mission was divinely identified and prepared. He did not disappoint his father when he accomplished his mission as completely as possible to the last spark of his life.

Imam al-Husayn Historians have narrated many reports showing the close, unique relation between al-’Abbas and his brother Imam al- Husayn (a), who addressed him so that the words showed great rank that al-’Abbas occupied in his brother’s mind: In one of the many situations in Karbala, Imam al-Husayn said to his brother al-’Abbas: “Ride on, may I be your sacrifice.” When al-’Abbas breathed his last breaths while his head was on the knees of Imam al-Husayn (a), the latter declared in a deeply sad tone, “Now, my spine is broken and I have become helpless, and my enemies are rejoicing at my misfortune.” These words express the real position that al-’Abbas was occupying for his brother.

Imam Zayn ul-Abidin Imam Zayn ul-Abidin is one of the founders of true piety and virtue in Islam. Historians have reported that he used to seek Allah’s mercy for his uncle al-’Abbas, and used to refer to him with the finest words of admiration and commendation. Listen to the following valuable words of the Imam (a): “May Allah have mercy upon my uncle, al-’Abbas.