Title : Qamar-e-Bani Hashim (Moon of the Hashimites)
Kunyat : Abul Fazl
Birth : at Medina on 7th Rajab 26 A.H. (645 A.D.)
Father's Name : Hazrat Ali Ibne Abi Talib
Mother's Name : Fatima Binte Hazam Bin Khalid
Death : Martyred at Kerbala, aged 34 years, on Monday. 10th Moharram 61 A.H.(680 A. D.)
Buried : at Kerbala
ABBAS BIRTH
Hazrat Abbas was born at Medina on 7th Rajab 26 A.H.(645 A.D.). When the news of his birth reached Hazrat Ali, he prostrated himself on the ground as a token of his humble thanks to God. Imam Husain took the baby in his arms and recited the Azan and Eqamat (Calls for Prayers) in his right and left ears respectively.
Then the new born baby opened his eyes to see the beloved face of Imam Husain. On the seventh day of his birth the ceremony of Aqeeqa (which is one of the emphasised Sunnats) was performed and Hazrat Ali named the child 'Abbas'.
A similar incident took place at the time of the birth of Hazrat Ali. He only opened his eyes when the Holy Prophet took him in his arms.
ABBAS UP-BRINGING
It was the desire of Hazrat Ali that this son whom he named 'Abbas' (Meaning a Dauntless Lion) would accomplish the same deeds of valour and who would follow his teachings without fear of life and death. It was also his wish that Abbas would be a constant companion of Imam Husain and be his Standard Bearer at Kerbala.
Hazrat Ali who himself was known as 'The Lion of God' and the 'Gateway of Knowledge' brought up Hazrat Abbas and ably guided him till he was fourteen years old. The next ten years were spent under the careful eye of Imam Hasan and the last ten years with Imam Husain.
Thus it was not surprising that Hazrat Abbas acquired near perfection in so many spheres of life. His gallantry, boldness,
courageous outlook, and the art of combat and soldiery were inherited from Hazrat Ali, and this he proved very well in the battles of Jamal, Siffin and Nahrwan.
Imam Hasan taught him patience and tolerance. His Lion-hearted loyalty and self-sacrificing nature were the result of his association with Imam Husain and Janab-e-Zainab. Physically, mentally, morally and spiritually he was fully developed, besides, being an accomplished scholar.
He helped the poor and needy, and discharged his duties towards his fellow-beings according to the precepts of Islam. He was pure in his thoughts, words and deeds, lest any of these should displease God. He lived strictly in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the sayings of the Holy Prophet.
Just as Ali was taught and trained by the Holy Prophet, so was Abbas taught and trained by Hazrat Ali. Ali fully knew the mysteries of life and death, and Abbas had fully imbibed the true spirit of Islam. A man who was brought up, educated and trained by Hazrat Ali could on no account be attached to this worldly life nor fear death, and Abbas fully justified this by his actions.
Hazrat Abbas married Lubaba, daughter of Obaidullah Ibne Abbas Ibne Abdul Muttalib, and had two sons, Fazl and Muhammad. Some sources say that Lubaba was present at Kerbala and their son Muhammad was martyred there.
Hazrat Abbas were Among the people who tried to stop the Imam from going to Karbala, when he was that the Imam would not change his mind he became sad. He was among the first to know of Imam Hussain's death. On the day of Ashoora, he saw in his sleep that his perfume had changed to blood, so he knew that Imam Hussain had been killed.
Ibn Abbass was the Prophet (PBUH) and Imam Ali's cousin. He was a very big figure in history. He lost his vision at the end of his life. He died in Al Ta'ef in Saudi Arabia in 68 Hijreh at the age of 70. Mohammed Ibn Al Hanefya prayed on his body.
