Hazrat Abbas: The Lion of the Bridge - Sheikh Mohammed Abbas Panju [ENG SUBS]

Hazrat Abbas: The Lion of the Bridge - Sheikh Mohammed Abbas Panju with English Subtitles

السلام عليك يا مولاي يا سبع القنطرة يا أبا الفضل العباس ورحمة الله وبركاته

Hazrat Abbas was the son of Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib. His mother's name was Fatima, who was also known as "Ummul Banin". She was the daughter of Huzam Ibne Khalid, an illustrious person of the Kalb-a tribe, which was distinguished for it chivalry.

Hazrat Abbas was born in Medina on 4th Sha'baan 26 A.H. When the news of his birth reached Imam Ali, he prostrated himself on the ground as a token of his humble thanks to Allah. Imam Hussain took the baby in his arms and recited the Adhaan and Iqamaah (call for prayers) in his right and left ears respectively. Then the new-born baby opened his eyes to see the face of Imam Hussain, before looking at anyone else.

On the 7th day of his birth, the ceremony of Aqeeqa (which is one of the emphasised tradition) was performed and Imam Ali named him Abbas.
Hazrat Abbas was a towering and handsome personality. His dauntless courage, supreme confidence and unflinching loyalty earned him many titles. He was called "Qamar-e-Bani Hashim" (the moon of the Hashemites), because of his imposing appearance.

His remarkable horsemanship made him "Syed-ul-Forosan" (the chief of horseman). His ability to lead people resulted in his being called "Rais-ul-Shujan" (the leader of the valiant), and the manner in which he sacrificed his life earned him the title "Afzal-ul-Shohada" (the choicest of the martyrs) and "Saqqa" (water carrier), because he sacrificed his life in an effort to procure water for Imam Hussain's children in the tragic battle of Karbala. He fully lived up to his name Abbas, which in Arabic stands for Lion.

Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S) has said: "I bear witness, O Abbas, that you have reached the zenith of of perfection in the matter of self-resignation, loyalty and obedience.

Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (A.S) has said: "May Allah shower His blessings on my uncle Abbas. The manner in which he laid down his life for his brother, Imam Hussain, showed supreme self-sacrifice. He fought valiantly to protect Imam Hussain, and it was only after he lost both his arms that he fell. Allah re compensated him by conferring upon him in heaven, two wings to fly with. Verily, the place of Hazrat Abbas before Allah is so high, that all the martyrs will envy him on dooms-day"

Original video: KSIMC Stanmore, Wiladat Eve of Hazrat Abbas (AS) - 30th April 2017
https://youtu.be/iQr5T4E9hDc

Excerpt of videos are from:
العتبة العباسية المقدسة (alkafeel.net)