Amir b. Muslim al-Abdi
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Amir b. Muslim al-Abdi | |
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Native name | عامِر بن مُسلِم العَبدی |
Full Name | Amir b. Muslim al-Abdi |
Companion of | Imam al-Hussain |
Lineage | Abd al-Qays Family |
Death/Martyrdom | 61/680 |
Cause ofDeath/Martyrdom | Martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala |
Burial Place | The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain |
Amir b. Muslim al-Abdi was a companions of Imam Hussain and was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. His name was included among those who were martyred in the first raid.
His Name and Lineage
Amir was son of Muslim from the families of Abd al-Qays[1]. According to Mamaqani, Muslim was martyred in the army of Imam Ali in the Battle of Siffin. [2]
Al-Shaykh al-Tusi has mentioned him among the companions of Imam al-Hussain and considers him unknown.[3]
In the Battle of Karbala
Amir was from Basra who joined Imam Hussain in Mecca[4] together with his servant Salim. On the Day of Ashura, he was martyred in the first attack.[5] His name has been mentioned in the Ziarat al-Shuhada and Ziarat Rajabiyya of Imam Hussain.[6]
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