18th Muharram: Wisaal of Imam Zainul Abideen Radi Allahu Anhu (Part 1)

Imam Zainul Abideen Radi Allahu Anhu is the son of Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Anhu. He was born on the 5th of shabaan 38 Hijri in Madinah Shareef. He was one of the greatest Aabids of his era. Hazrat ibn Abbas Radi Allahu Anhu used to look at Imam Zainul Abideen and refer to him as the "Beloved of the Beloved". He was the image of his grandfather Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu Anhu.

Imam Zainul Abideen was blessed with beautiful character and always assisted those in need. He would purchase many slaves and then set them free. He would also be kind to those who were his personal enemies. He was very generous and would send money to the poor leaving in Madinah Shareef in a way where none of them would know that the money was coming from him. Only after his Wisaal, it became known of his generosity. 

Imam Zaindul Abideen was very patient. After the battle of karbala, he was marched to Damascus in chains and shackles. However even in this condition he remained patient and made shukr. The great imam was then released on the request of Sayyiduna Zuhri Radi Allahu Anhu and taken to Madinah Shareef with great respect.