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0:00 Dear friends, this is an incident of one day. Imam Ali (A.S.) was giving sermon in the mosque. People were listening in silence with full attention when suddenly some people came running in, looking panicked. Imam Ali (A.S.) asked him the reason. He said Maula a lion is coming this way. It is very big. We are feeling scared. Imam Ali (A.S.) said there is no need to be afraid. He will not harm anyone. Meanwhile a big lion appeared in front of everyone. But he does not attack anyone, instead he comes straight to Imam Ali ( A.S.) and places his head at his feet. Then a little lion cub also follows him. The lion
0:46 that was actually a lioness. She says to Imam Ali (A.S.), Maula this is my child. His father is no longer in this world. I want it to be safe, for the moment to last. I have come to hand it over to you. Imam Ali (A.S.) said, go and do n't worry. I promise this child will never feel like an orphan. The lioness asked, "Maula who will take care of it?" Imam Ali (a.s.) replied, "My son Husain, Imam Husain (a.s.). No one takes care of orphans better than him. Then Imam Hussain (A.S.) was called. Imam Hussain (A.S.) came forward. He
1:32 took the child in his lap. He caressed his head lovingly and said, from today his name is Abbu Al Haris. This will stay with me. The lioness walked back leisurely. And that child started growing up with Imam Hussain (A.S.). Like he has found his home. The time kept passing. That lion cub which Imam Hussain ( A.S.) picked up in his lap. Now he had become young. Wherever Imam Hussain Alah Salam went, he would be with him. Now he was no longer just an animal. He had become the Imam's companion, friend and confidant. People knew him as Abbu al-Haris. He came from the forest. But his heart was softer and more understanding than humans. She had
2:21 deep love for Imam Hussain (A.S.). Be it day or night, travel or rest, Abbu Alharis remained connected to the footsteps of Imam Hussain (A.S.). But the person's health changes. Abbu Alharis had grown up. His body had become strong, his voice was resonant, and his gait had become dignified and impressive. Now whenever he passed through any street, people would shudder. A strange fear began to settle in our hearts. One day some Arab people appeared in the service of Imam Ali (A.S.) and requested: O Ali ( A.S.), the lion who lives with Hussain (A.S.). Now it has become bigger and more dangerous. We are afraid that some day some loss may occur. Upon
3:06 hearing this, Imam Ali (a.s.) became silent. He had in his heart the memories of the innocence and loyalty of Abbu al-Haris. But he also understood human nature and their fears very well. He came home. Imam Hussain (A.S.) was sitting quietly in a corner. Maula Ali (A.S.) came close to him and said politely, son Husain (A.S.) I am not saying anything. These Arab people are saying that Abu ul Haris has grown up now. People are scared of him. Son, this is my advice. Now set him free. Hearing this, Imam Hussain (A.S.) bowed his head. His eyes became moist. Remained silent for a while. Then he looked towards Maula Ali Alaihissalam. She
3:52 gave a slight smile and spoke in a soft tone. Yes Baba Jaan, as you wish. Baba Jaan, just let this day pass. You won't see it tomorrow. Imam Ali (a.s.) asked, son, what is so special about this day? Imam Hussain ( A.S.) looked outside and replied, Baba Jaan, it is evening. This is not the time to throw anyone out of the house. This is the time to provide shade. To protect from the sun and not to leave it in the sun. Imam Ali ( A.S.) hugged his son. No answer was given. There was only silence. That silence which contained all those things that are beyond words. The night passed. When it
4:39 was time for the city, Imam Hussain (A.S.) stood up. I prayed Tahajjud and as usual came out with food for Abbu Alharis. Abbu Al Haris looked at him with surprise and asked: Maula why did Imam Hussain ( A.S.) remain silent so early in the morning? After some time he sat down and very politely told the whole thing to Abbu Alharis. Upon hearing this, Abbu al-Haris fell silent. There was a silence in his eyes which directly affects the heart. Then after a few moments he bowed his head and said, okay Maula, I will go. But there is a condition. Imam Hussain (A.S.) asked, what is the condition Abu Alharis? Abu Alharis raised his head. There were
5:25 tears in his eyes and he said, please allow me to meet you just once in my life, just once, and on hearing this Imam Hussain (A.S.) remained silent for some time, then said, remember, it will be Abu Al Haris, the date will be 10th Muharram, the year 61 Hijri, the place will be Karbala, near a mound, you will hear a voice, that will be the time of our last meeting, come on that voice. I will miss you there. Abbu al-Haris softly asked a question. O Lord, when that day comes, who will call me back? Will you give me a voice? Imam Hussain (A.S.)
6:11 said. No, Abu al-Haris. Abu Alharis asked again. So will your brother Abbas (peace be upon him) call you? The eyes of Maula Hussain Alaihissalam became moist. His heart was filled with emotion and he said, No Abbu Alharis, Abbu Alharis became silent, then Imam Hussain ( A.S.) started crying and said, our mother Fiza will call you, it is mentioned in the narration that even today that place exists in Karbala where Bibi Fiza called Abbu Al Haris. When Imam Hussain (allah) bid farewell to Abbu Al Haris, he said, Abbu Al Haris, go to the country of Iraq, there is a forest near Nainawa, the lion king of that forest is dead now, you
6:59 go there and rule the king, Abbu Al Haris bowed his head, kissed the feet of Maula and left for Nainawa, then it was the evening of Ashura, there was silence in the field of Karbala, but a storm was hidden behind that silence. When Hazrat Imam Hussain Alaihissalam was martyred. Thereafter, Umar ibn Saad ordered that horses should be made to run over the dead body of Hussain (A.S.) and the sacred body should be desecrated. When this news reached Khamagah, there was an atmosphere of doom. At that very moment, Bibi Faiza came to Hazrat Zainab Alaihissalam and said, O my pious Sayyida, there was a companion of the Rasul of Khuda who was on a sea journey. His boat broke down
7:46 and he reached an island. There he met a lion. The companion said, do not trouble me, I am the companion of Mohammed. So, instead of harming him, the lion took him on the right path. Reminding him of this, Bibi Fiza said, O my pious Sayyida, there is a lion living in this area, Abbu Al Haris. This is the same lion that Maula Hussain Alaihissalam raised and loved in his childhood. If you give me permission, I will go to the forest and call him. I want to warn him about the intentions of these tyrants. Hazrat Zainab Alaihissalam silently nodded her head and gave permission. Bibi Fiza,
8:32 despite being old, quickly left the vicinity of the field of Karbala. There was only one name on his tongue: Abu al Haris. He turned towards the forest and called out in a loud voice. O Abbu Al Haris, your Lord had taken a promise from you. Today that day has come. The wife's voice echoed in the air. Hit by the winds of the forest. The trees trembled. After a few moments the ground began to shake. There was movement in the bushes. And then that lion, Abbu Al Haris, roaring and running like lightning, came in front of Bibi Fiza. There were tears in the eyes of Bibi Fiza. The voice was filled with emotion. O Abbu Al Haris, do you know
9:19 what the intentions of these tyrants are? They want to defile the pure body of your master Hazrat Imam Hussain Alaihissalam. Horses should be run over his body so that the corpse becomes so soft that it cannot be identified. On hearing this, Abbu Al Haris's eyes turned red. His footsteps hit the ground loudly. He roared towards the sky. Such a roar that sent shivers down the army of Yazidi. Abbu al-Harith was not just a lion. That pride of loyalty and love had become the answer to the fire and oppression of Hussain (A.S.). Bibi Fiza just said, now it is time Abbu Alharis, it is time to fulfill the promise. On one call of Bibi Fiza,
10:05 Sher Abbu Al Haris came to the field of Karbala along with his wife, the ground shaking and the atmosphere resonating. That moment when the body of Hussain ( A.S.) was lying unaware and helpless in the battlefield. The sky was silent, the earth was strong and the angels were crying. Abu al-Haris stepped forward slowly. The body of Imam Hussain (A.S.) was brought to Mubarak with gentleness. Sat on the ground. He bowed his head and sincerely colored his forehead with Maula's blood. As if he is putting the seal of loyalty on his forehead. It is said in the narration that when the soldiers of the Yazidi army rode on their horses and advanced with the intention of disposing of the dead body of Husain, they came across a strange sight.
10:52 A lion was sitting alone beside the dead body of Hussain. The horses were frightened after seeing that scene. He became uncontrollable and started running here and there. The soldiers started falling off their horses. Some turned back , some trembled in fear. No one had the courage to even go near the dead body of Maula Hussain Alaihissalam. This was no ordinary lion. This was Abbu al-Haris. The same childhood orphan whom Husain (A.S.) raised, loved and kept in his lap. Now, becoming the guardian of loyalty, he was safeguarding the honour of Husain (A.S.). When this news reached Umar bin Saad, his face turned pale. Eyes widened with fear. He
11:38 said swayingly, "Do not reveal this sentence to anyone. This is a fitna (mischief). He knew that if this secret spreads, the face of tyranny will be exposed forever. When Bibi Fiza Khayam returned to the harem, she informed Hazrat Zainab (AS). Sayyida, the body of Maula Hussain (AS) is safe. Abbu al-Haris is present there. As long as he is present, no tyrant can come close." And thus as long as Abbu al-Haris remained sitting on that ground, no rider, no dagger, no horse could harm the power of Imam Hussain (A.S.). Dear friends, Abu al- Harith sat for many hours, perhaps even for many days, at the same place
12:25 where his master Husain (peace be upon him) was resting in his shroud and sack. Then one night when the atmosphere of Karbala was silent and the caravan was getting ready for Asiri, Imam Zainul Abedin (A.S.) said to Bibi Zainab ( A.S.), Aunty Amma, tell Abbu Al Haris to return now, he has fulfilled his duty of loyalty. Then Bibi Fiza with the same courage again went to Abbu Al Haris and called out, Abbu Al Haris, it is Maula's order, now you go. Abbu Al Haris looked at Bibi Fiza, with moisture in his eyes, dirt on the forehead and a broken peace in his heart, then he got up, came
13:13 close to the blessed body of Imam Hussain Alaihissalam and prostrated for the last time. Bibi Fiza saw that tears were flowing from the eyes of the lion. Then Abbu al-Haris slowly walked away from Karbala. This was the loyalty of a lion who left humans behind, who became a wall in front of the oppressors and who said with determination that I belong to Hussain and he is my master. Dear friends, let me tell you that this incident is not recorded in the Quran or Hadith. Rather, it is a public tradition which is narrated as an expression of love and devotion towards Imam Hussain (A.S.). Our aim is to present it not as a history but as the spirit of love for Hussain.
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