STRAIGHTPATHMONTHLY December 2011
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Qamr Bani Hashim, Alamdar-e-Hussain a.s,
Abdul Fadhl Abbas Ibn Ali Ibn Abi Talib a.s.
By Akil Kanani
Abbas a.s was born in Medina in Shabaan 26 AH (645
AD). When the news of his birth reached Imam Ali a.s, he
prostrated himself on the ground as a token of his humble
thanks to God. Imam Hussain a.s took the baby in his arms
and recited the Adhan and Iqama (Calls for Prayers) in his right
and left ears respectively. Then the new born baby opened his
eyes to see the beloved face of Imam Hussain a.s. On the
seventh day of his birth the ceremony of Aqeeqa (which is one
of the emphasised traditions) was performed and Imam Ali a.s
named the child 'Abbas'.
A similar incident took place at the time of the birth of
Imam Ali a.s. He only opened his eyes when the Holy Prophet
s.a.wtook him in his arms.
His up-bringing
It was the desire of Imam Ali a.s that this son whom he
named 'Abbas' (Meaning a Dauntless Lion) would accomplish
the same deeds of valour and who would follow his teachings
without fear of life and death. It was