Muharram Special - Part 2

CHARACTER AND GENEROSITY:

Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Anhu was very handsome. From his chest up to his blessed feet, he was the picture of the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم , whereas his elder brother Imam Hassan Radi Allahu Anhu was the image of the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم from his head up to his chest.

Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Anhu was very kind, gentle, merciful and Allah fearing personality. He always cared for the poor and oppressed and gave comfort to those in pain. There were times, when there was only enough food in his home to feed one person, but if a beggar came to his home, he would feed this to the beggar and would remain hungry himself. SubhanAllahl!

Once, Hazrat Imam Hussain Radi Allahu Anhu had joined some of his visitors to partake in a meal with them. One of his servants brought out a bowl of soup. As he walked into the room, he tripped and dropped the bowl. The bowl fell to the ground and broke and the soup spilled onto the blessed face of Hazrat Imam Hussain. The servant was very afraid that he had insulted the grandson of the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم by dropping the bowl. Hazrat Imam Hussain looked towards him and he trembled in fear and asked Imam Hussain not to be angry. Imam Hussain replied by saying, “I have consumed my anger.” The servant then spoke about forgiveness and Imam Hussain said, “I have forgiven you.” The servant then said, “Allah loves those who are kind” and Hazrat Imam Hussain said, “I have freed you for the pleasure of Allah.”
Subhan Allah!