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''' 'Amr b. Qaraza''' (Arabic: عَمرو بن قَرَظَة) (martyrdom 61/680) was | ''' 'Amr b. Qaraza''' (Arabic: عَمرو بن قَرَظَة) (martyrdom 61/680) was one of the martyrs of the Battle of [[Karbala]]. His father was a prominent companion of [[Prophet Muhammad]] and [[ʿAli ibn Abi Talib|Imam Ali]]. Although Amr joined [[Hussain ibn Ali|Imam Hussain]]'s army, his brother fought for [[Omar Ibn Sa’d|'Umar b. Sa'd's]] side. | ||
== Lineage == | ==Lineage== | ||
His father, Qaraza b. Ka'b was a transmitter of [[hadith]]s. As a companion of the Prophet, Qaraza b. Ka'b fought in the Battle of Uhud and other battles | His father, Qaraza b. Ka'b was a transmitter of [[hadith]]s. As a companion of the Prophet, Qaraza b. Ka'b fought in the Battle of Uhud and other subsequent battles. During the rule of Imam Ali, he was appointed as the governor of [[Kufa]]. He also fought on the side of Imam Ali in several battles. | ||
== In Karbala == | ==In Karbala== | ||
Before | Before the day of [[Ashura]], Imam Hussain asked 'Amr b. Qaraza to deliver a message to 'Umar b. Sa'd to meet each other at night. | ||
Reports state that 'Amr stood in front of Imam Hussain as a shield from oncoming arrows. Before dying, he asked Imam, "Did I fulfill my promise?" The Imam answered: "Yes, you are in front of me in the paradise. Send my greetings to the Prophet." | |||
In | In [[Ziyarah al-Shuhada']], he is mentioned by name, when it says,<blockquote>Peace be upon 'Amr b. Qaraza al-Ansari</blockquote> | ||
=== Brother === | ===Brother=== | ||
'Amr's brother, named Ali ( | 'Amr's brother, named Ali (other sources name him as Zubayr), fought for the army of 'Umar b. Sa'd. When 'Amr was martyred, his brother addressed Imam Hussain,<blockquote>O liar! You deceived and fooled my brother and killed him!</blockquote>The Imam responded,<blockquote>God did not deceive your brother; but, He guided him and deceived you.</blockquote>His brother shouted back,<blockquote>May God kill me if I don't kill you!</blockquote>He then attacked the Imam, but Nafi' b. Hilal hit him with a spear and he fell on the ground. Some of Ibn Ziyad's forces then took him out of the battlefield. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* [http://en.wikishia.net/view/%27Amr_b._Qaraza WikiShia, An online encyclopedia of the school of Ahl al-Bayt] | |||
*[http://en.wikishia.net/view/%27Amr_b._Qaraza WikiShia, An online encyclopedia of the school of Ahl al-Bayt] | |||
[[Category: Individuals]] | [[Category: Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Historical Characters]] | [[Category:Historical Characters]] | ||
[[Category: Imam Hussain’s Companions]] | [[Category: Imam Hussain’s Companions]] | ||
[[Category:Martyrs of Karbala]] | [[Category:Martyrs of Karbala]] | ||