Jabala b. Ali al-Shaybani
Jabala b. Ali al-Shaybani (Arabic: جَبَلَة بن عَلی الشَیبانی) was martyred at the Battle of Karbala. He also supported Imam Ali in the Battle of Siffin and Muslim b. Aqil in his uprising in Kufa.
| Jabala b. Ali al-Shaybani | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jabala b. 'Ali al-Shaybani |
| Companion of | Imam Ali, Imam al-Hussain |
| Religious Affiliation | Shi'a |
| Lineage | Banu Shayban tribe |
| Place(s) of Residence | Kufa |
| Death/Martyrdom | 61/680 |
| Cause ofDeath/Martyrdom | Martyred in the Battle of Karbala |
| Burial Place | The Holy Shrine of Imam al-Hussain |
| Activities | Participated in the Battle of Siffin, the Uprising of Muslim b. 'Aqil, and Battle of Karbala |
Before Karbala
Jabala b. Ali was from Banu Shayban tribe (a branch of Bakr b. Wa'il). He was famous for his bravery. According to some sources, he was in Imam Ali's army in the Battle of Siffin. He also accompanied Muslim b. Aqil in his uprising in Kufa. Before Muslim was martyred, Jabala hid among his own tribe. Thus he escaped capture by ibn Ziyad.
During Karbala
When Imam Hussain reached Karbala, Jabala joined his army. He was then martyred in the first attack on the Day of Ashura.
Ziyarat al-Shuhada mentions him by name, saying,
Peace be upon Jabala b. 'Ali al-Shaybani