In some of those compositions...

In some of those compositions, His Eminence has quoted other poets to emphasize his points, even though in our view some of them may be forgeries. A few poems are quoted below: 1 – A Bedouin arrived at the Mosque of the Holy Prophet (s) and approached His Eminence, Husain Ibn Ali (‘a) and stood before him while he was surrounded by some people. Then he asked about him and was informed that it was Husain bin Ali.

He said, “My aim is also same; they speak and they have eloquence in their speech and I have passed through deserts, mountains and caves and have come here to speak to him and ask him about the intricacies of Arabic.” One of the Imam’s companions said, “If you have come for this you may pose your questions to this young man,” pointing towards His Eminence, Husain. He went towards His Eminence and stopped near him and saluted him. Imam (‘a) replied to his salutation and asked him what he wanted.

He replied, “I have come to you from Harqal, Ja’lal, Ainam and Hamham.” [1] The Imam smiled and said, “Except for the experts none knows about the meanings of the words you have spoken.” The Bedouin said, “I will tell more of these words, can you reply according to what they say?” His Eminence, Husain (‘a) said, “Say what you like, I would give you the appropriate reply.” He said, “I am a Bedouin and most of my speech consists of poetic couplets that are part of Arab collections.” His Eminence said, “You say whatever you like and I would reply you.

The Bedouin began to recite the couplets: “My heart is attracted towards vain pastimes while the time of my youth is over. While during the time of youth it (my heart) used to be extremely joyful. There were kids, pleasures and what a joyful time it was. And when old age has grayed the edges of my head And compelled me to use hair dye I have refrained myself from vain pastimes and given up all such things. There is surprise for the man who has seen both the periods.

If man who is intelligent in the true sense uses his intellect in that matter. [1] Words of tribal dialects He would gain a lesson that would be useful for him in life.” Imam Husain (‘a) recited the following couplets extempore: “All the signs, whose effects have been destroyed, do not aggrieve me. That is like the dust and sand is scattered by the wind to all sides. Winds that whistle, and cold winds that pile clothes upon clothes (to protect it).

And a cloud that moves towards the sky and comes near.