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| known for = Commander of | | known for = Commander of [[Umar b. Sa'd]]'s army | ||
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| Full Name = Shabath b. Rib'i b. Hussain al-Tamimi al-Yarbu'i | | Full Name = Shabath b. Rib'i b. Hussain al-Tamimi al-Yarbu'i | ||
| Teknonym = Abu | | Teknonym = Abu Abd al-Quddus | ||
| Epithet = | | Epithet = | ||
| Well Known As = | | Well Known As = | ||
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| Place of Birth = | | Place of Birth = | ||
| Places of Residence = <!--if there is more than one place of residence--> | | Places of Residence = <!--if there is more than one place of residence--> | ||
| Place of Residence = Kufa | | Place of Residence = [[Kufa]] | ||
| Death = 70/689-90 | | Death = 70/689-90 | ||
| Cause of Death = | | Cause of Death = | ||
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| Cause of Martyrdom = | | Cause of Martyrdom = | ||
| Burial Place = | | Burial Place = | ||
| Era = Umayyad | | Era = [[Umayyad]] | ||
| Known for = Betraying Muslim b. | | Known for = Betraying [[Muslim b. Aqil b. Abi Talib|Muslim b. Aqil]] and [[Hussain ibn Ali|Imam al-Hussain]] | ||
| Professors = | | Professors = | ||
| Students = | | Students = | ||
| Notable roles = Commander of Imam | | Notable roles = Commander of [[Ali ibn Abi Talib|Imam Ali]]'s army | ||
| Works = | | Works = | ||
| Activities = Opposing 'Uthman, Presence in the | | Activities = Opposing 'Uthman, Presence in the battle of Siffain, battle of Nahrawan, inviting [[Hussain ibn Ali|Imam al-Hussain]] to [[Kufa]], commander of [[Umar b. Sa'd]]'s army in the [[battle of Karbala]], opposing [[al-Mukhtar]] and supporting Mus'ab b. al-Zubayr | ||
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'''Shabath b. Rib'i''' (Arabic: شَبَث بن رِبعِی) (d. about 70/689-90) was a noble man from [[Kufa]] whose life was marked by constant vacillations between opposing camps. | '''Shabath b. Rib'i''' (Arabic: شَبَث بن رِبعِی) (d. about 70/689-90) was a noble man from [[Kufa]] whose life was marked by constant vacillations between opposing camps. | ||
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In the Uprising of [[Al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi|al-Mukhtar]] and the revolt of the nobles of Kufa, he stood against al-Mukhtar and played a role in provoking Mus'ab a. al-Zubayr and killing al-Mukhtar. | In the Uprising of [[Al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi|al-Mukhtar]] and the revolt of the nobles of Kufa, he stood against al-Mukhtar and played a role in provoking Mus'ab a. al-Zubayr and killing al-Mukhtar. | ||
== His Lineage and Kunya == | ==His Lineage and Kunya== | ||
His lineage reached Banu Yarbu' from Banu Hanzala tribe. Some of Banu Hanzala tribe joined the army of Aisha following the incitements of Talha and al-Zubayr. But all of Banu Yarbu' stood loyal to Imam Ali. In the Battle of Nahrawan, some of Banu Hanzala including Shabath b. Rib'i joined Khawarij. Some sources have mentioned his name as Shabath b. Rib'i al-Riyahi. | His lineage reached Banu Yarbu' from Banu Hanzala tribe. Some of Banu Hanzala tribe joined the army of Aisha following the incitements of Talha and al-Zubayr. But all of Banu Yarbu' stood loyal to Imam Ali. In the Battle of Nahrawan, some of Banu Hanzala including Shabath b. Rib'i joined Khawarij. Some sources have mentioned his name as Shabath b. Rib'i al-Riyahi. | ||
== His Life == | ==His Life== | ||
He was among those who saw the time of the [[Prophet Muhammad|Holy Prophet]]. For a while, he was Mu'adhdhin of Sajah (who claimed to be a prophet) but later returned to Islam. He was among dissidents of 'Uthman and in a letter to [[Mu'awiya]], he was mentioned to be involved in the murder of 'Uthman. | He was among those who saw the time of the [[Prophet Muhammad|Holy Prophet]]. For a while, he was Mu'adhdhin of Sajah (who claimed to be a prophet) but later returned to Islam. He was among dissidents of 'Uthman and in a letter to [[Mu'awiya]], he was mentioned to be involved in the murder of 'Uthman. | ||
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During the rule of Mu'awiya, in the uprising of Farwa b. Nufil which led to the death of Farwa, he was the leader of the army of al-Mughira. | During the rule of Mu'awiya, in the uprising of Farwa b. Nufil which led to the death of Farwa, he was the leader of the army of al-Mughira. | ||
== In the Battle of Karbala == | ==In the Battle of Karbala== | ||
Shabath was among those who wrote a letter to Imam al-Hussain and invited him to Kufa. However, because of Ibn Ziyad's dominance over Kufa, he changed his position and played a significant role in dispersing the people of Kufa from around Muslim b. 'Aqil. On the Day of 'Ashura, when Imam al-Hussain addressed the army of 'Umar b. Sa'd, addressed Shabath as one of the writers of the letters people of Kufa wrote to Imam. | Shabath was among those who wrote a letter to Imam al-Hussain and invited him to Kufa. However, because of Ibn Ziyad's dominance over Kufa, he changed his position and played a significant role in dispersing the people of Kufa from around Muslim b. 'Aqil. On the Day of 'Ashura, when Imam al-Hussain addressed the army of 'Umar b. Sa'd, addressed Shabath as one of the writers of the letters people of Kufa wrote to Imam. | ||
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On the day of 'Ashura, he was the commander of foot soldiers in the army of 'Umar b. Sa'd. When they were showing their happiness for the martyrdom of [[Muslim b. 'Awsaja|Muslim b. 'Awsaja]], Shabath admonished them. When [[Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan|Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan]] pierced his spear in the tent of Imam al-Hussain and shouted that, "Bring fire to burn this tent with the people therein.", Imam al-Hussain cursed him. Shabath b. Rib'i admonished him as well. | On the day of 'Ashura, he was the commander of foot soldiers in the army of 'Umar b. Sa'd. When they were showing their happiness for the martyrdom of [[Muslim b. 'Awsaja|Muslim b. 'Awsaja]], Shabath admonished them. When [[Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan|Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan]] pierced his spear in the tent of Imam al-Hussain and shouted that, "Bring fire to burn this tent with the people therein.", Imam al-Hussain cursed him. Shabath b. Rib'i admonished him as well. | ||
== After the Tragedy of 'Ashura == | ==After the Tragedy of 'Ashura== | ||
After the [[martyrdom]] of Imam al-Hussain, Shabath found an opportunity to reconstruct his mosque in Kufa (which previously Imam Ali had prohibited people from praying there). | After the [[martyrdom]] of Imam al-Hussain, Shabath found an opportunity to reconstruct his mosque in Kufa (which previously Imam Ali had prohibited people from praying there). | ||
Following the Uprising of al-Mukhtar, Shabath was appointed by 'Abd Allah b. Muti' to fight al-Mukhtar. He also had a role in the revolt of the chiefs of Kufa against al-Mukhtar. When the army of al-Mukhtar led by [[Ibrahim b. Malik al-Ashtar]] went to fight the army of Syria, chiefs of Kufa revolted against al-Mukhtar. Shabath b. Rib'i together with Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan and Muhammad b. Ash'ath b. Qays were among the chief leaders of the revolt. Al-Mukhtar sent someone to tell Ibrahim b. Malik al-Ashtar to bring back the army and suppress the revolt. Following the news of the return of Ibrahim b. Malik Ashtar, Shabath changed his position and sent a message to al-Mukhtar that, "We are from your tribe and your right hand. By God I swear that we will not fight you and you should be confident about this." Al-Mukhtar ignored his letter and sent Ibrahim b. Malik to fight him. | Following the Uprising of al-Mukhtar, Shabath was appointed by 'Abd Allah b. Muti' to fight al-Mukhtar. He also had a role in the revolt of the chiefs of Kufa against al-Mukhtar. When the army of al-Mukhtar led by [[Ibrahim b. Malik al-Ashtar]] went to fight the army of Syria, chiefs of Kufa revolted against al-Mukhtar. Shabath b. Rib'i together with Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan and Muhammad b. Ash'ath b. Qays were among the chief leaders of the revolt. Al-Mukhtar sent someone to tell Ibrahim b. Malik al-Ashtar to bring back the army and suppress the revolt. Following the news of the return of Ibrahim b. Malik Ashtar, Shabath changed his position and sent a message to al-Mukhtar that, "We are from your tribe and your right hand. By God I swear that we will not fight you and you should be confident about this." Al-Mukhtar ignored his letter and sent Ibrahim b. Malik to fight him. | ||
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He died about 70/689-670. | He died about 70/689-670. | ||
== Narrating Hadith == | ==Narrating Hadith== | ||
Shabath has narrated from Imam Ali and Hudhayfa. Muhammad b. Ka'b Qarzi, Sulayman al-Taymi, [[Anas b. Malik]] and others have narrated from him. Also, there is a [[hadith]] in Sunan Abi Dawud narrated from him. | Shabath has narrated from Imam Ali and Hudhayfa. Muhammad b. Ka'b Qarzi, Sulayman al-Taymi, [[Anas b. Malik]] and others have narrated from him. Also, there is a [[hadith]] in Sunan Abi Dawud narrated from him. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* [http://en.wikishia.net/view/Shabath_b._Rib%27i WikiShia, An online encyclopedia of the school of Ahl al-Bayt] | |||
*[http://en.wikishia.net/view/Shabath_b._Rib%27i 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 Enemies]] | [[category: Imam Hussain’s Enemies]] | ||
[[category: Murderers of Imam Hussain's army]] | [[category: Murderers of Imam Hussain's army]] | ||