Dr.Mazhar Naqvi
Among the martyrs of Karbala, Hazrat Ali Akbar represents
how the handsome looks of a youth should be matched by good deeds. His birthday
(10th /11th Shaban) is rightly celebrated as the Day of
Youth in Iran. He is indeed a role model for youths of all times because of his
bravery, sense of duty, noble character, generosity, geniality and love for
justice. Ali Akbar was born to Imam Hussain probably in 42 AH in Medina. He
bore striking resemblance to his great grand father Prophet Hazrat Mohammad. His
voice and eloquent manner of speech brought sweet memories of the Prophet to
the people. Imam Hussain was often heard to say “Whenever I remember the holy Prophet,
I look at the face of Ali Akbar”.
He learnt the art
of fencing from Hazrat Abbas whose very name is synonym of bravery. His character and face resembled Prophet but
he was like his grand father Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib in bravery. He had a beautiful
voice and used to recite azan. Ali Akbar was extremely popular among the youths
but his exemplary martyrdom on 10th Muharram in 61 AH (680 AD) made
him immortal. How duty bound he was on Ashura both as a son and savior of Islam
is reflected from his introduction to his foes “I am Ali, the son of
Husain, the son of Ali, By the House of God, we are those with the Prophet
righteously, By God, the son of a spurious son, will not judge us, "I will
strike with the blow of a Hashmi, a Quraishi. “ He fought so bravely despite hunger and thirst that no one dared to come close to him in single combat. Ali
Akbar killed many famous warriors with his sword. His repeated attacks with
matchless ferocity prompted Yazid’s commander, Umar-E-Saad to ask his soldiers
to refrain from single combat and surround the Hashemite prince from all sides
to kill him. Narrators have recorded him saying, "When he dies, Hussain
will not want to live! Ali Akbar is the life of Hussain."
How strong was
the bond of Imam Hussain with his son is demonstrated by his words while
sending Ali Akbar to Maidan-E-Kaarsaz(
Battle field).He held God as witness and said “I am now offering as sacrifice a person who is the carbon
copy of the Prophet. Whenever I missed seeing Your Prophet, I look at him”. Then,
Imam recited ayah 34 of Surah Aal-E- Imran of the holy Quran “Indeed Allah
chose Adam and Noah, and the progeny of Abraham and the progeny of Imran above
all the nations."
Agha Moosvi in his message delivered on Hazrat Ali Akbar’s birth day in the recent past was justified when he called the young son of Imam Hussain as moazzin (one who shouts the call to prayer)-e-Hussainiyat. His exacts word are “Hussainiyat is the name of Deen-O-Shariat while Deen-O-Shariat is commensurate with respect of mankind, safety of human beings and excellence of humanity. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) is the extract of all prophets (AS) while the message of Karbala is the essence of deen (faith) and shahzada Ali Akbar (AS) is moazzin of the message of Karbala.”
Agha Moosvi in his message delivered on Hazrat Ali Akbar’s birth day in the recent past was justified when he called the young son of Imam Hussain as moazzin (one who shouts the call to prayer)-e-Hussainiyat. His exacts word are “Hussainiyat is the name of Deen-O-Shariat while Deen-O-Shariat is commensurate with respect of mankind, safety of human beings and excellence of humanity. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) is the extract of all prophets (AS) while the message of Karbala is the essence of deen (faith) and shahzada Ali Akbar (AS) is moazzin of the message of Karbala.”
As yet another
birthday of Hashemite prince is being celebrated, each Imami must remember that
Hussaini Mission needs youths like Ali Akbar. They should not only held him in
the highest esteem but also treat him as their role model for overcoming the
worldly problems that usually leave them
stranded and stressed.(This article has
been written as a homage to Hazrat Ali Akbar on his birthday and reference is available
on request). Photo Courtesy- Google Images
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