The Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky delivered a speech on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Abul Fadl Abbas(AS) at Husainiyyah Baqiyyatullah, Zaria
on Thursday the 5th of Shaban 1434 (13/6/13). He described Young Abbas as vibrant, handsome and brave youth who sacrificed his life depending his Master Imam Husain( AS) at the plain of Karbala where he attained martyrdom. He was born in the year 26AH to the Commander of the faithful Imam Ali(AS) and Fatimah bint Hizam- an honest woman of the Quraish. He was martyred at youthful age in the year 61AH at the age of 34.
His mother was noble from a noble family of the Quraish. She loved Imam Husain(AS) more than her children, as her only concern was the life and safety of the Imam. Upon hearing the news that her four children were killed, she was not disturbed at all, as she only asked ‘what of my Master Husain(AS)?’
Among his titles are- the flag bearer of Imam Husain (AS) at Karbala, the provider of the water to thirsty, the Qamr of Hashimites ( Moon Light of the Banu Hasheem), signifying his glowing handsomeness.
Al-Albbas was the water provider to the family of Imam Husain in Karbala. His braveness was noticed when he crossed the infidels to reach the river which was occupied by Yazid’s armies. He alone retrieved the water from the river. His two arms were amputated by Yazid’s armies in the process, similar to the case of his brother Jafar Tayyar(AS). Before his martyrdom from the injuries, Abul Fadl bid farewell to the Imam while calling him his brother- the first time he addressed his master and Leader Imam Husain(AS) as such.
The highest sacrifice one can give to his Master is Protection with one‘s blood as did Abul Fadl in the protection of his Leader Imam Husain(AS) when the Imam was circled by 30,000 armies. Abul Fadl exhibited the highest sacrifice with his blood in depending Imam Husain(AS). No day as sad as the day the holy Imam was martryed at the Karbala; Abul Fadl is the flag bearer of Imam Husain(AS).
At the end of the lecture Ziyara of Imam Husain(AS), Imam Zainul Abidin(AS) and that of Abul Fadal were recited by Sheikh Zakzaky followed by closing prayer.