Muqsit b. Zuhayr al-Taghlibi
Muqsit b. Zuhayr al-Taghlibi was a companion of Imam Hussain who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. He was also a companion of Imam Ali. According to some sources, he was martyred in the first attack of Umar b. Sa'd's army.
| Muqsit b. Zuhayr al-Taghlibi | |
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| Native name | مُقسِط بن زُهَیر بن حَرث التَغلِبی |
| Full Name | Muqsiṭ b. Zuhayr b. Ḥarth al-Taghlibi |
| Companion of | Imam al-Hussain |
| Lineage | Taghlib tribe |
| Death/Martyrdom | 61/680 |
| Cause ofDeath/Martyrdom | Martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala |
| Activities | Participating in the Battle of Karbala |
BiographyEdit
Muqsit accompanied Imam Ali in various battles including battles of Jamal, Siffin, and Nahrawan. [1]
He was also a member of Imam Hasan military forces in Kufa.[1]
In the Battle of KarbalaEdit
After Imam Hussain's caravan reached Karbala, he and his brothers, Kurdus and Qasit, joined the Imam's army overnight. He was martyred on the Day of Ashura.[2] According to historical sources, he was among those Martyrs of Karbala who were martyed in the first attack of Umar b. Sa'd's army.