Ashura

 

Imam Sadiq (A.S), the immaculate Imam and great scholar and unique figure of knowledge in the world, always appreciated his uncle, Hazrat Abbas (AS). He always remembered him by praising and admiring him. He was highly grateful to his heroic stances and sacrifices he made during the event of Ashura. In what follows, some of Imam Sadiq’s sayings about Hazrat Abbas also known as Ghamar-e-Bani Hashem are mentioned:
“My uncle, Abbas Ibn Ali (A.S), had a strong faith and profound insight. He fought for the sake of God along with his brother, Imam Hussein (A.S). He was able to successfully pass the test and was eventually martyred…”
Imam Sadiq (A.S) also names his uncle’s greatest characteristics which is an astonishing one as follows:

A. Acuity and sharp insight
Acuity is achieved due to firm determination and originality of thought which no one can get but after mental refinement, purity of intention, and driving away pride and sensual desires and self-control. Acuity was one of the most obvious characteristics of Abulfazl Al-Abbas (A.S). In fact, due to his acuity and profound insight, he followed Seyyed al-Shohada, Imam Hussein (A.S) and was able to reach the pinnacle of honor and dignity, which made him immortal and everlasting in the course of history. Thus, till human values do exist and are respected by human beings, the unique personality of Hazrat Abbas (A.S) who reached the peak of human perfection will be respectfully honored.

B. Strong Faith
In fact, Imam Hussein was the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s dear grandson; Hazrat Abbas accompanied his brother in order to win the almighty Allah’s pleasure and satisfaction. In his boasting on the day of Ashura, he said he didn’t have any material reason for his self-sacrifice which clearly represents his strong faith.

C. Jihad Alongside Imam Hussein (A.S)
Another virtue by which Imam Sadiq (AS) describes his uncle, Abbas (A.S), the hero of Karbala, was Jihad under the commandership of Lord of martyrs, grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the head of youth in heaven. Fighting for the sake of God and his brother’s goal was the greatest virtue of Hazrat Abulfazl (A.S); he successfully passed the test and on the day of Ashura, he acted so heroically that was unique and incomparable in the arena of braveness and courage.

Source: tebyan.net